2012 DRAFT GUIDE
 #77 Matt Birk
 Pos: Offensive Line
NFL Team: BAL
Injury: Probable
Injury Type: thigh
 Experience: 15
College: Harvard
Height: 76
Weight: 310
Born: 7/23/1976

Summary

The Ravens continue to boast a top defense, ranking third overall last season while finishing fourth in fantasy points. They continue to do a very good job of limiting points and yards, causing turnovers and getting sacks. Baltimore remains the complete package although the loss of linebacker Terrell Suggs for likely the entire season is a big loss for the team. This could impact the defense for the '12 season. Not only do the Ravens have a solid defense but their special teams do pretty well with Lardarius Webb serving as both punt and kick returner. He is capable of the big play and has done well in this role in recent seasons.
FANTASY OUTLOOK
The Ravens have to slow down at some point as some of their key players get older but for now, expect more of the same. They are a top-10 fantasy defense. The Ravens won't get you a ton of sacks compared to some of the other top teams but do a great job of causing turnovers and scoring touchdowns. Baltimore also will be among the best when it comes to points and yards allowed.

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Notes

Feb 22 08:22 am
Baltimore Ravens C Matt Birk has retired. He played 15 seasons in the league and was a six-time Pro Bowler. His retirement saves the Ravens $2.05 million against the salary cap.
Source: KFFL.com
Feb 17 11:33 pm
The Baltimore Ravens need to create space under the salary cap, and more can be created if C Matt Birk, who is set to earn $2.75 million), elects to retire or is released.
Source: KFFL.com
Feb 05 03:53 pm
Baltimore Ravens C Matt Birk has yet to decide if he will retire this offseason.
Source: KFFL.com
Feb 02 02:02 pm
The Baltimore Ravens would gain $2.05 million in salary cap space if C Matt Birk retires or is released this offseason.
Source: KFFL.com
Feb 01 11:42 am
Baltimore Ravens C Matt Birk said he's willing to donate his brain post-mortem for research on chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
Source: KFFL.com
Jan 27 10:12 pm
Baltimore Ravens C Matt Birk has not decided whether or not he'll retire after Super Bowl XLVI against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Feb. 3. He said all of his attention is focused on the big game. 'I don't think like that, you know,' Birk said. 'I'm just trying to live in the moment. That's just kind of my mindset. I don't think about the future, if this could be it. It drives my wife nuts, but that's not how I operate.' Birk is under contract through the 2014 season.
Source: KFFL.com
Oct 14 08:42 pm
Baltimore Ravens C Matt Birk played in his 200th career game in Week 6 against the Dallas Cowboys.
Source: KFFL.com
Sep 13 03:12 pm
Baltimore Ravens C Matt Birk (thigh) is participating in practice Thursday, Sept. 13, and expects to play Week 2.
Source: KFFL.com
Sep 12 06:03 pm
Baltimore Ravens C Matt Birk (thigh), LB Paul Kruger (back) and DE Pernell McPhee (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Sept. 12.
Source: KFFL.com
Sep 01 10:03 am
The Baltimore Ravens are third in terms of having the oldest starters in the NFL. They have the oldest starting offense in the NFL, with an average age of 28.7 years old. Baltimore starts five players on offense who are 30 years or older: FB Vonta Leach (30), OT Bryant McKinnie (32), C Matt Birk (36), OG Bobbie Williams (35) and WR Anquan Boldin (31).
Source: KFFL.com

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