The Facts: Following up on the ongoing story. ... The Ravens and Flacco's agent, Joe Linta, are scheduled to begin talks on a contract extension next week at the 2012 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, a league source said Tuesday.
Diehards Line:The Ravens are committed to keeping the 2008 first-round draft pick, whose contract expires after the 2012 season, and Flacco hopes to sign a long-term extension this offseason. Flacco led the Ravens to the AFC Championship Game this past season -- a last-second 23-20 loss to the New England Patriots -- and he threw for 3,610 yards, 20 touchdowns and 12 interceptions during the regular season. ... Stay tuned.