Baltimore Ravens safety Eric Weddle likened Panthers quarterback Cam Newton

Muscular and big Authentic Tony Jefferson Jersey ," Weddle said. "He's a very unique quarterback in the league, the only one really like him."The Ravens' defense ranks first in the league overall, but they've not faced a dual-threat quarterback such as Newton, which adds some intrigue to what should be a physical game Sunday between two teams that pride themselves on playing great defense and ball-control offense.Weddle said when Newton gets loose, bringing him down calls for a player to proceed at his own risk. He chose the Triceratops as the kind of dinosaur that best represents Newton."The big one with horns," Weddle said.Newton is the NFL's all-time leader in touchdowns rushing by a quarterback and is third all-time in yards rushing with 4,577. He needs 352 yards to pass Randall Cunningham for second place. Mike Vick is No. 1 with 6,109 yards."Amazing player, extremely difficult in the open field," Weddle said of Newton.Newton laughed at Weddell's compliment, saying it's not the first time someone has called him that. The 2015 league MVP said Trooper Taylor, a former assistant at Auburn, used to call him that when he was playing for the Tigers."I always asked him http://www.ravenscheapstores.com/nick-boyle-jersey-cheap , 'Why do you call me a dinosaur?'" Newton said. "He said, 'Your talent is extinct. They don't make them like you no more.'"I always laughed, but if you look around this league 鈥?and I've tried to warn a lot of people prior, too 鈥?it not cocky, it's not confidence, it's just self-belief in yourself knowing that the talents that you possess, a lot of people can't say that they have."Newton has run for 252 yards and a team-high three touchdowns this season while averaging 4.9 yards per carry for Carolina (4-2). He's also thrown for 11 TDs.Things to watch in Sunday's game between the Ravens and Panthers:RUNNING ROOKIENewton won't be the only quarterback on the field to be a threat to run.Rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson has proven effective as an occasional replacement for Joe Flacco in short-yardage situations for the Ravens (4-3). The former Heisman Trophy winner and first-round draft pick scored his first NFL touchdown last week and ranks second on the team with 103 yards rushing.Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly said Jackson "is a playmaker who creates problems because of his speed and athleticism" and that "it's important to know where he is on the field."Harbaugh often wrestles with finding the right time to use Jackson because Flacco is having such a good season with 11 touchdown passes and four interceptions."It's more an art than science," Harbaugh said. "Joe is playing at a very high level. We don't want to lose sight of that. We try to do the best we can to put both those guys in there in ways that help us score points and move the ball."COVERING TIGHT ENDSThe Ravens drafted Hayden Hurst in the first round figuring he would play a major role on the offense, but a foot injury has limited him to one catch for 7 yards. Now rounding back into good health, he may have an opportunity to break out this week against a Carolina defense that has struggled covering tight ends.Carolina has allowed the sixth-most passing yards to tight ends in the NFL at 79.6 per game. Last week, Philadelphia's Zach Ertz and Dallas Goedert combined for eight receptions for 138 yards and a touchdown.Coach Ron Rivera said he was unconcerned with those numbers, adding that he feels as if the Panthers have done a good job against opposing wide receivers this year, which has been their focus. Rivera added that "I don't think for the most part you're going to get killed by tight ends."STELLAR PASS RUSHERSSunday's matchup features two stellar pass rushers with Carolina's Julius Peppers and Baltimore's Terrell Suggs. Peppers has 156陆 sacks http://www.ravensauthorizedshops.com/authentic-john-brown-jersey , which is fourth all-time and the most among active players. Suggs is 15th all-time with 131 sacks."Those kinds of guys are just on a different level athletically," Harbaugh said. "There aren't very many of those types of human beings walking around on the planet."CLOSE CALLSTwo of the Ravens' losses this season have come by a combined four points. Cleveland won with a field goal in overtime, and the Saints prevailed when Justin Tucker misfired on a conversion with 24 seconds last week.So what's it take to win those kinds of games?"You have to make a closing play somewhere along the way," Harbaugh said.The Panthers seem to have that skill. Their past two wins were 33-31 over the Giants and 21-17 last week.EXTRA POINTSTucker's extra point miss last week was big for the Ravens, but he's not the only one struggling with the point after.Carolina's Graham Gano has missed extra points in back-to-back weeks. Strangely enough, Gano is 8 of 8 on field-goal attempts, including a game-winner from 63 yards against the Giants.AP Sports Writer Dave Ginsburg in Baltimore, Maryland, contributed to this report.Five players the Ravens can trade after the preseason In late July, I wrote an article suggesting three players the Ravens could trade following the preseason. With one game remaining, Baltimore’s roster outlook has changed significantly. Several of the burning questions surrounding the team have been answered, which has given the coaching staff more clarity. Below are five potential trade options for the Ravens. 1. QB Robert Griffin IIICompetent backup quarterbacks are a necessity in the NFL, and Griffin III has put together enough impressive performances that could make him worth acquiring. The Seattle Seahawks traded a sixth-round pick for Brett Hundley on Wednesday morning Tavon Young Jersey , but there are still several other teams with a need at backup quarterback. He has shown that his arm is still lively, while also staying healthy. Griffin III would be a significant upgrade for several teams at the backup quarterback position.Compensation: Sixth-round pick2. DE Bronson Kaufusi/Carl DavisKaufusi and Davis are grouped together because the reasoning and compensation for both players would be similar. The Ravens are loaded along the defensive line, and neither player has a high chance to make the roster. With Patrick Ricard and Zach Sieler emerging, Davis and Kaufusi have become dispensable. Davis has struggled to make much of an impact since being drafted in the third round of the 2015 NFL Draft. He appeared in 13 games his rookie season yet only made three starts. Davis has only recorded a half of a sack and three pass deflections throughout his entire NFL career. He was placed on the injured reserve in 2016 with an ankle injury, and the following season was far from ideal as he only played 301 defensive snaps, which was approximately 27.54% of plays, per pro-football-reference.Kaufusi has flashed throughout the preseason, but he has still failed to develop into the player Baltimore had hoped. Some of his production has come from the edge, which is a position the Ravens are loaded with talent. His athleticism is enticing, but it may be time for Baltimore to move on. Compensation: Seventh-round pick3. LB Za’Darius Smith Smith is a talented edge-rusher, and he will generate plenty of interest from several teams. However, the Ravens would need to get great compensation for him because if they kept him for the final year of his contract and he signs elsewhere in the offseason, they would likely receive a high compensatory selection. Given the emergence of Tim Williams Terrell Suggs Jersey , Smith is a luxury. If a team offers a fourth or fifth-round selection, the Ravens should pounce on that deal.Compensation: Fifth-round pick4. TE Maxx Williams The tight end room took a hit when Hayden Hurst suffered a stress fracture in his foot that required surgery. He was emerging as the starting tight end and was poised to make a significant impact. With Mark Andrews struggling in the preseason and Nick Boyle’s lack of ability to contribute in the passing game, Baltimore desperately needs another tight end that can create mismatches. Williams has not been that player since being drafted in the second round of the 2015 NFL Draft, but several other tight end needy teams could make an offer for him. The Ravens need to keep a fourth tight end, and it would be a risky decision, but they could rely on Darren Waller, who has proven in a small sample size that he can make an impact in the passing game. The safe decision is to keep Williams on the 53-man roster and stash Waller on the practice squad, but Baltimore could take a chance that has the potential to pay dividends. Compensation: Sixth-round pick