Before we talk about football, we're going to talk about a legend. John Eisenberg informed readers yesterday that he's retiring after 38 years covering Baltimore sports and more than a decade as our columnist. John is an artist with his words, painting with unmatched beauty, clarity, and nuance.
Now I will absorb John's role here for the Ravens. It reminds me of when Ray Lewis retired. Nobody could fill those shoes; you just hope that some of his magic rubbed off. I'm not half the columnist John was, but I'll keep working at it. Please be patient.
Re-signing Calais Campbell and Josh Bynes are key moves, but they don't alter the Ravens' draft checklist much.