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  1. I agree, he may he the best reason for inking the Goldman, very similar body styles and play profiles. A very good teacher I see the Bungles inked Stewart, both sides caving in a bit. He didn't get the language in the contract changed but got a larger signing bonus
  2. Really excited to hear about Tez, had/have high hopes for the kid.
  3. Saturday practice Devontez Walker, More Backups Earn the Spotlight to Conclude Week 1 of Camp | Practice Report https://share.google/0CE1AdYiU3jgnRZ9V With a roster as loaded as the Ravens have, every day of training camp provides an excellent opportunity for ascending players to make their mark. Several did so in the final practice of the week on Saturday. Second-year wide receiver Devontez Walker had a strong showing in OTAs and minicamp, and he has continued to flash during training camp. Walker was a magnet when it came to finding the football Saturday, hauling in multiple grabs from different quarterbacks. He and Lamar Jackson had the play of the day early in 11-on-11 work, when Jackson heaved a pass down the middle of the field as Walker separated from Nate Wiggins and ran under the ball for an explosive play. In a one-on-one battle with Jaire Alexander, Walker made a nice play on a comeback route when he undercut Alexander to complete a catch from Jackson. Walker also had a few other sideline grabs, including a sliding catch, throughout the day. Here are other notes from Saturday's practice: Second-year players Sanoussi Kane and Beau Brade each had impressive plays as they compete for the No. 3 safety spot. Kane leapt and tipped a Cooper Rush pass intended for Malik Cunningham, allowing Jalyn Armour-Davis to secure the interception off the deflection. Brade followed that play up in seven-on-seven drills with an athletic pass breakup on tight end Charlie Kolar downfield, swiping the ball out of Kolar's hands. Jackson tried to extend the play and lob a pass over the top to his big-bodied tight end, but Brade remained plastered on Kolar. Rush threw his best pass of training camp thus far. The backup signal-caller dropped the ball into a bucket to running back Rasheen Ali deep down the left sideline between Mike Green and Kane. Ali caught the ball in stride and cut past Kane for what would've been a touchdown. Rookie kickers Tyler Loop and John Hoyland shared kicking duties. Loop went 7-for-7 while Hoyland went 3-for-4 on field goals for the afternoon. Loop's longest make was 42 yards as the two continue to compete for the starting spot. Jackson and DeAndre Hopkins have continued to establish rapport with each other and connected for several sideline grabs throughout Saturday's practice. Alexander continues to practice at a high level. He was tested several times with deep passes, but none were completed. Nnamdi Madubuike swatted down a pass after Jackson pump faked in his own end zone during 11-on-11 drills.
  4. Players reported in tip-top shape, practices have been crisp, and injuries have been few. Optimism rules at this time of year when every NFL team is undefeated. However, the early impressions of training camp have done nothing to change popular opinion that Baltimore has ample talent to win a Super Bowl. Here are some early thoughts on training camp, all in 50 words or less: Keaton Mitchell is leaving people with his acceleration and looks poised to be a homerun threat again as a running back/kick returner. Mitchell's ability to catch the ball out of the backfield makes him even more dangerous. His 2023 knee injury is clearly behind him. The 20 pounds of muscle that Odafe Oweh added seems to be helping his power rush moves. More will be revealed once the pads come on, but it wouldn't be shocking to see Oweh top his career-high 10.0 sacks of last season. Jaire Alexander has already raised the energy level in practice. A fresh face can add positive energy to a veteran group that's been together. "I think we probably needed some of that," Kyle Hamilton said. "I'm more even-keeled, so I need to have that brought out of me a little bit, and Jaire does that." Alexander said during his press conference that he's willing to play any role. The Ravens have enough secondary talent that Alexander doesn't have to start or play every defensive snap. That could help Alexander stay healthy after playing just seven games each of the last two seasons. Chidobe Awuzie is another cornerback who has looked impressive early. Awuzie isn't one of the five former first-round picks in Baltimore's secondary. But he's tracking like someone who's going to have a role in the cornerback rotation. Any talk about impressive corners wouldn't be complete without Nate Wiggins and Marlon Humphrey. Both have looked very good, and Humphrey is leading the "Breakfast Club's" 6 a.m. workouts. "Marlon is in a great place," Head Coach John Harbaugh said. "I mean, he's setting a really high standard." Zay Flowers looks ready to build off his first 1,000-yard season. He gave people a brief scare Wednesday when he limped to the sideline, but he returned quickly and kept cooking. Rookie Malaki Starks is learning that Flowers may zig when you expect him to zag. Tyler Loop's 63- and 68-yard field goals Friday were another sign of his potential, as his competition with John Hoyland continues. Loop was hitting them high and far, like a golfer in a groove at the driving range. It figures a kicker from Arizona would love a 100-degree afternoon. Defensive tackle Travis Jones was having his best season in 2024 until an ankle injury in Week 7 hampered him. Jones looks healthy and stronger than ever and could join Nnamdi Madubuike to form a wrecking crew up front. Jones will be a player to watch during Monday's first padded practice. Hamilton is setting a high bar, wanting the Ravens' defense to look like the 2000 Ravens' defense. "We're nowhere close to that right now, but I wouldn't say that if I didn't think we had the potential," Hamilton said. "That's the ultimate top of the mountain. They obviously won the Super Bowl." https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/ravens-training-camp-start-in-shape-sync-keaton-mitchell-odafe-oweh-jaire-alexander-nate-wiggins-marlon-humphrey
  5. According to some dude on the X, Fruit Loop went 10 for 10 including a 63 yarder that had plenty of height and depth left. Yep, just practice and game pressure is real, but practice makes perfect and prepares one for the pressure.
  6. Ah, its practice, they are told to make tough throws to challenge dbs, to see if wrs can make challenging catches
  7. Not the big toe according to reports, but they did have him in a cart to get to the locker room. Ah the start of turf toe? Well, certainly arthritis once he reaches old age (it sucks). Not a big deal right now unless he needs surgery later in the season, and for a running qb, knee, ankle, foot/toe are huge injuries to them. Many players had to retire because of a toe injury, Sanders, Dieon, had to have his chronic bad toe amputated... stay tuned, maybe it will be a lucky on and be one of the middle toes...
  8. Desmond Watson, Tampa, the real big fella in the draft, 464 pounds, has been put on the non football illness list as a precaution, to help him get down to a healthier weight
  9. A lot of plays on both sides of the ball, no real injuries, and perhaps the best news of the day
  10. According to Shefty, Bengals offered only a 1 year guarenteed, 3 year total contract. Hendrickson wants fully as he posts a picture of a highway as the sunsets in Fla
  11. Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday! Rookies in camp, vets tomorrow, then the fun really begins! https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/mike-green-jaire-alexander-deandre-hopkins-lamar-jackson-players-to-watch-training-camp-2025
  12. Kelly Gregg was small too, huh? They have a couple undrafted and late rounders 6-3 300+ pounds
  13. Travis Jones made some big strides last year, he could be, nay, should be a key piece in run stopping. Jenkins also another big body, albeit long in the tooth. Revenell may be a good sleeper in the rotation along with Okoye, both young and a little inexperienced, but with this group, should add very good depth in the middle. "If" these very large young men pan out, teams will not be able to run. Jones and Madds have shown a great ability to collapse pockets, this year they should be even better.
  14. This kid has the potential, yes, why not go there, to be Peter Boulware level good. I see, in his college play, similarities; let us hope With this secondary and the ability of the interior linemen to collapse a pocket, qbs will have to either throw early, leading to pick potential or hold for a step longer giving the edge rushers that half second to get home. This will be key to slow down the Bengals
  15. He gets hurt every year, when does he make the most plays? When he is unblocked or blocked by a smaller tight end; waste of money
  16. Draw a line in the sand and don't move, sometimes it works. It did for Watt, 3 years, $123 mil. https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/45764664/steelers-tj-watt-agree-3-year-123m-extension
  17. I've heard rumors that they, front office and Lamar, are close. However true, who knows, but from the same guy who gave out the Likely numbers
  18. It cant top $7 mil, so it should be easy
  19. To the Comandos, 1 year deal, good.. Niners inked their 2nd round pick, he got most, though not all of his $10 mil contract guaranteed Ravens placed Emery Jones on the non football injury list...
  20. Yeah, I agree, Clowney would be better than Miller here.
  21. Just read an article in the post about Von Miller. Named 3 teams that showed interest in bringing him in. His agent mentioned the Ravens, though he did not say they were one of the 3 teams. I certainly hope not, 6 sacks last year, none the year before and suspended, though never charged for 4 games because he hit his pregnant baby momma
  22. Right! They should be screaming this from the roof tops
  23. Green is 1 of 30 2nd round picks not to be signed, and likely to hold out of camp. They all want their contracts guaranteed. Sorry, while you are likely to make the team as a 2nd rounder, you are not a first..
  24. Wowza, they want their contracts guaranteed, or else.This includes Mike Green who wants his guaranteed..... That backfired on one of the Browns 2nd round picks who has been arrested for domestic abuse.
  25. His record of non losing seasons is a farce, no playoff wins in how many years? Winning games with a few touchdowns, mostly field goals the past couple of years. Yes, I would say if they cant win in the post season, score real points with Roger's, or even with him should I say, Tomlin would have to go
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