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Ravens' Leach: 'It's really just another game'
http://www.baltimoresun.com/videogallery/67311116/Sports/Ravens-Leach-It-s-really-just-another-game
Preston: Leach best free-agent acquisition in Ravens history
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/bs-sp-preston-column-0113-20120112,0,5711901.column
I always liked Vonta.
http://www.baltimoresun.com/videogallery/67311116/Sports/Ravens-Leach-It-s-really-just-another-game
Preston: Leach best free-agent acquisition in Ravens history
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/bs-sp-preston-column-0113-20120112,0,5711901.column
Ravens fullback Vonta Leach has several nicknames like "The Hammer," "Coke Machine" and "Sweet Feet," but he already has made a name for himself as one of the best free-agent acquisitions in team history.
Only tight end Shannon Sharpe in 2000 made such an immediate impact as a free-agent signee on a Ravens list that includes safety Rod Woodson, receiver Derrick Mason, defensive tackle Sam Adams and defensive end Michael McCrary, who is in the team’s Ring of Honor.
But old "Sweet Feet" has brought instant success and helped running back Ray Rice, who tweeted on the day the Ravens signed Leach, "Let the fun begin," have one of his best seasons.
Since the off season when Leach signed a three-year deal worth $11 million, the Ravens have rushed for 1,996 yards with Rice gaining 1,364 on 291 carries. During the first half of this season, offensive coordinator Cam Cameron toyed with the idea of trying to make quarterback Joe Flacco the centerpiece of the offense.
But in the second half , the Ravens turned to Rice, who then turned to his 6-foot, 255-pound body guard, Mr. Leach.
I always liked Vonta.
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