The Unheralded Big Man Earns Some Flowers

Player Photos Courtesy of Shawn Hubbard, Baltimore RavensHe took a step back this year, claiming that it was Travis Jones’ turn to step up. He’s recently returned from a calf injury and all 355+ pounds of him willingly absorbs the bodies to allow others to come in, clean up and add to their stats while he takes a back seat. And if you’ve ever watched Ravens Wired, you know that he brings a boyish enthusiasm to the sidelines that obviously endears him to his teammates. Of course I’m describing Michael Pierce.

Pierce is one of those great foot soldiers that each team needs. He brings his lunch pale and goes to work, does what he’s told to do. Most will never notice the dirty work. The same…