A prime-time season opener that features two of the NFL's hardest-hitting defenses — both built by New York Jets coach Rex Ryan, right, — escalated into something else this week when Ryan and Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis exchanged barbs. Under Ryan, the Jets have become the most talked-about — and talkative — team in the NFL. Ryan and the Jets speak openly about winning the Super Bowl. Still, Ryan was revered for those same qualities in Baltimore, although he was less public in his statements as coordinator. Several Ravens say they owe Ryan a debt of gratitude for helping their careers in Baltimore.

Junior safety had breakout game vs. Navy, hopes to continue strong play vs. MorganAs the Terps prepared to face Morgan State Saturday for the first time, defensive coordinator Don Brown said his players, including safety Kenny Tate, who hit Navy quarterback Ricky Dobbs on the goal line in the final minutes of Monday's game to seal the win for Maryland, had committed the defense to muscle memory.

Kevin Millwood (3-15, 5.38), right, faces Detroit and starter Armando Galarraga (4-5, 3.89) tonight

Suggs said he is anticipating a spirited exchange with Ferguson.Terrell Suggs' road to redemption begins with one of his toughest matchups of the season: against New York Jets left tackle D'Brickashaw Ferguson. "I think he's a really good, solid left tackle," Suggs said of Ferguson. "He's very athletic, and defending the pass rush is definitely his No. 1 area of expertise, being that he is so athletic. So it's going to be a good matchup, I think."

Ravens quarterback has confidence up, receivers to throw to, and no injuries to speak ofWhen Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti issued the challenge to Joe Flacco at the end of last season to step up his game in 2010, some thought this would put extra pressure on the young quarterback. They forgot about Joe Cool. Few things unnerve Flacco, not even the man who signs his paychecks. "Well, actually, I think I've been playing pretty good, but I don't like to talk about that," said Flacco, matter-of-factly.

Players from Super Bowl team aren't looking in mirror when watching 2010 RavensTen seasons after the Ravens hoisted up the Vince Lombardi Trophy, members of that Super Bowl team believe the team is primed to do it again.

Since being berated by Scott, outfielder has turned things around on field and in clubhouseSince being berated by Scott, outfielder has turned things around on field and in clubhouse

— Orioles infielder Jake Fox spent Thursday's off day back on the campus of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, where he once received first-team All-Big Ten conference honors.

News item: The Orioles won back-to-back series against the top two teams in the American League East, another sign that they might be only a couple of big acquisitions away from being a legitimate contender in baseball's toughest division.

Here's a look at what other media are saying about the Ravens.