AFC reports.(NFL)(American Football Conference, National Football League)

BALTIMORE RAVENS FB Alan Ricard has developed into one of the league's best blockers, helping clear a path for RB Jamal Lewis. Ricard delivers the tough inside block and is fast enough to turn defenders away at the perimeter. He isn't asked to carry the ball much, but the team does like to use him on quick blasts up the middle.... TE Trent Smith missed last season with a broken leg, and he still has a rod in it. The team was high on him during training camp last season, but he could miss most of this year's camp. At best, be will be limited. TIGHT ENDS ANALYSIS: Starter Todd Heap is one of the league's elite tight ends. He runs crisp routes and has great hands and good ...