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QB Kyle Boller, Baltimore Ravens

HT: 6-3, WT: 225, Born: 6-17-1981, College: California, Drafted: Round 1, Pick 19

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Week 1 Injury Status and Other News

He was not listed on Friday's official injury report.

[Thu Sep 4, 0:16 AM] Kyle Boller was placed on injured reserve by the Ravens on Wednesday, ending his season and perhaps his stay with the team. Boller hurt his shoulder in Baltimore's second preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings and has not played since. HC John Harbaugh described the injury as either a torn labrum or other damage that would render Boller unable to play this year. To fill Boller's place on the roster, the Ravens on Wednesday signed journeyman quarterback Todd Bouman.

Week 1 Matchup Info

vs Cincinnati Bengals (Good matchup) - The Ravens' QB depth chart is still unsettled as of September 1st. Kyle Boller has a serious shoulder injury and appears out of the running; Troy Smith was hospitalized last Thursday due to his ongoing infection in the tonsils (but he hasn't had them removed) and has reportedly lost 15 pounds (and has not practiced in 2 weeks); Joe Flacco is a raw rookie who has started the last 2 preseason games. The team is vigorously pursuing a veteran backup QB (Joey Harrington's name features prominently) which may indicate that Boller's injury has knocked him out for the season. Coach John Harbaugh said on August 31st: "We're confident we can win with whoever we put back there. Whoever lines up back there, we expect him to win." That may be the case, but with Willis McGahee very shaky to play in the opener (the latest news on his recovery from arthroscopic left knee surgery is that he practiced on Monday but didn't look 100%) the Ravens' offense is a shambles. Flacco says he wants to start under center, and the team decided to grant his wish on Tuesday, naming him the week 1 starter. Hopefully, he won't suffer the sort of implosion that Kyle Boller did in similar circumstances. There isn't much reason to be optimistic about Derrick Mason or Todd Heap (or any Ravens' receiver) under these conditions, folks.

However, the Bengals handed over 313 yards, 1 TD and 1 interception to the Saints in the 3rd preseason game, allowing 14/22 for 199 yards, 1 TD and 0 interceptions to Drew Brees and the first team. Cincy was a bottom-tier pass D last year, giving up an average of 230.4 passing yards per contest (26th in the NFL) with 29 passing TDs allowed (29th in the NFL). The Bengals generated only 22 sacks last year - dead last in the NFL. It looks like the 2008 club is picking up right were the 2007 club sputtered out - which is not good news for Cincinnati fans.

As ugly as things are for the Ravens right now, they have a decent match-up against one of the NFL's softest pass defenses on tap. The question is, will the Flacco be able to exploit this opportunity? Stay tuned...