Backup quarterback Ryan Mallett used an interesting choice of words when addressing the media Aug. 9.
"I'm excited," he said. "Football's back, and it's time to get started."
Mallett likely said that because it appears he will be the starter at quarterback when the Ravens open the preseason against the Carolina Panthers Aug. 11.
Head coach John Harbaugh would not tip his hand on whether the first snaps would be taken by Flacco, who has not played in a regulation game since incurring a season-ending knee ligament tear last Nov. 22.
