the hiring of jim's frankl and has jumped started this transition. franklin was introduced at a press conference in a while giving crops to maryland, taking a head coaching job with the group is something that he could not pass up. >> i did not have to take a job. i had a pretty good situation. it was when to take something really special to jump on board. i was blown away. >> two-thirds of the ravens backfield missed practice today. they are listed with the flu. todd heat has been officially ruled out with a pulled hamstring. after guiding the sense to their first-ever super bowl title, the ravens will certainly have their hands full with freeze. the ravens could easily say the things they will do to stop him. but he is a clear that the ravens cannot help but admire. >> just watching him play the game, you can tell that he understands the game, inside and out. and he loves to play the game. it is always good to see. i have always been a fan. i have great respect for him. >> it looks like to be donovan mcnabb verot in washington will be one and done.