Ravens aware of Steelers rookie's text message sent to Rice

[CrimsonWhite]

This guy is probably going to die.

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie running back Rashard Mendenhall has been fairly subdued in front of the media this week, but a little trash-talking among friends made its way to division rival Baltimore.


Not a good thing.

The first-round pick from Illinois, whose first career start will come against the Ravens on "Monday Night Football," recently sent a text message to friend and Ravens rookie tailback Ray Rice saying he's going to have a big game against the NFL's top-ranked defense.


Obviously, Rice, who often praises the Ravens' defense as "scary," passed the text message along to his teammates, who are not taking Mendenhall's proclamation lightly.

"He said later that he was just joking, but it's too late,'' Ravens linebacker Bart Scott said. "Thanks for the bulletin-board material, rookie."

A tailback having a big game against Baltimore, by the way, is a rarity.

ESPN - Ravens aware of Steelers rookie's text message sent to Rice - NFL

 

[random3434]

Still, my money's on the Steelers.

 

[JimH52]

Who cares

 

[ZFProductions]

Looks like the Steelers got the last laugh

 

[JimH52]

Yup, but the Ravens look like they may have a decent QB for the first time in years. They played a tough game. The Steelers suffered some major injuries. I hope they can overcome them. They are my choice to win the AFC North.