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The 2007 Baltimore Ravens will showcase a suffocating defense (again) and a new-look offense. This is an aging team. Nine of the 22 starters are 30 or older Maurice Richard Canada Jersey , including stars Ray Lewis, Steve McNair, Derrick Mason, Samari Rolle and Trevor Pryce. It may be now or never for the Ravens.
OFFENSE
Steve McNair played well last season. The Ravens intend to utilize multiple formations this season Matt Duchene Canada Jersey , which should suit McNair, who is good at improvising and reading defenses. McNair likes to check down, so expect the backs and tight ends to catch a lot of passes.

Willis McGahee replaces Jamal Lewis at running back. McGahee is younger, more versatile and will be the lone back in three- and four-receiver sets most of the time Martin St. Louis Canada Jersey , as the Ravens spread things out. Expect less downhill running plays and more tosses, sweeps, traps and misdirection plays with McGahee toting the rock.

With WR's Derrick Mason, Mark Clayton and Demetrius Williams to go along with TE Todd Heap Mark Messier Canada Jersey , the Ravens have four solid receiving options to utilize on the field at the same time. OC Rick Neuheisel will be able to exploit many mismatches with this quartet.

The offensive line will be missing Tony Pashos and Edwin Mulitalo from last year's starting cast. They still have huge Jonathan Ogden at left tackle. Adam Terry takes over for Pashos at right tackle. Terry is more versatile than Pashos, but not as strong. Jason Brown should replace Mulitalo at left guard. First-round draft pick Ben Grubbs (guard, Auburn) won't start right away, but expect him to find his way into the starting lineup before too long.
DEFENSE
You have to love this defense Mario Lemieux Canada Jersey , unless you're a fan of their AFC North foes. DC Rex Ryan loves to blitz. The Ravens will blitz at least 70% of the time and from all areas of the field. They move players around a lot, making it difficult to prepare to play against this unit.

The line is solid with Trevor Pryce at one end and the huge 340-pound Haloti Ngata at the other end. Pryce possesses a good combination of power and speed. Ngata routinely fights through double-teams and is amazingly quick for someone his size. Kelly Gregg anchors the middle and excels at stopping the run.

The loss of Adalius Thomas won't be as significant as some may think. They still have Ray Lewis, who can play strong or weak side in a 4-3 alignment and also inside in a 3-4 scheme. Bart Scott plays inside with Lewis in 3-4 alignments. Scott is coming off a breakout season and may be asked to assume some of Thomas' roles. Jarrett Johnson may then be asked to take over much of Scott's blitzing responsibility. Then there's Terrell Suggs. Suggs is a pass-rushing demon, who just happens to be playing for a new contract. Opponents beware.

The Ravens are solid at corner Marc-Edouard Vlasic Canada Jersey , with veterans Samari Rolle and Chris McAlister. Rolle gave up too many big plays last season, but played better as the season wore on. Free safety Ed Reed is a playmaking machine in the secondary. Strong safety Dawan Landry is a big hitter with good size and a muscular build.
SPECIAL TEAMS
Kicker Matt Stover is one of the best clutch kickers in the game. Punter Sam Koch pinned opponents inside the 20 on a regular basis last season. The coverage units are solid. B.J. Sams is returning from a broken ankle and must prove he's healthy. The Ravens drafted Yamon Figurs in the third round as insurance. The super-speedy Figurs is a threat to score any time he touches the ball.
PREDICTION
If McGahee and the o-line come together, it'll be another double-digit win total for the Ravens this season. They'll battle the Bengals and Steelers for the AFC North title and a playoff spot. I see them finishing 10-6 and earning a Wildcard playoff spot.
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U.S. prosecutors told a judge Friday they will seek the death penalty for a 28-year-old man charged with the kidnapping and killing of a University of Illinois scholar from China.


During the same proceedings, prosecutors took the opportunity to raise new allegations that the suspect choked and sexually assaulted someone five years ago.


Federal prosecutors filed a notice Friday with the U.S. District Court in central Illinois. It cites, among other factors, that Brendt Christensen's alleged killing of 26-year-old Yingying Zhang involved torture.


In a new revelation John Tavares Canada Jersey , the filing accuses Christensen of other serious acts of violence in the past, saying he 'choked and sexually assaulted' someone in central Illinois in 2013. The filing adds that he 'expressed (a) desire to be known as a killer.'


Christensen is charged in the kidnapping and death of Zhang, who disappeared June 9 on her way to sign an apartment lease.


Federal prosecutors claim that Zhang, who arrived on campus last April Joe Thornton Canada Jersey , had missed a bus when Christensen lured her into his car.

Suspect Brendt Christensen

Prosecutors also took the opportunity to raise new allegations that the suspect choked and sexually assaulted someone five years ago


Christensen also allegedly tried to lure another student into his car on the day Zhang went missing


Surveillance video showed her getting into the front seat of a black Saturn Astra the FBI alleges was cleaned in a way to conceal evidence.


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