tsylvester

Harden is a regular season hero, but disappears in the playoffs...

Still not sure what he said, don't have the snap chat nor any of the other social media garbage

https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/ravens-otas-kickers-go-perfect-tyler-loop-john-hoyland-lamar-jackson The Ravens kicked off their second week of organized team activities without quarterback Lamar Jackson on the field, which left the start of the rookie kicker competition stealing the spotlight. Rookie kickers Tyler Loop and John Hoyland went a combined 6 for 6 on live kicks during Tuesday's practice session. Loop hit from 28, 30, and 32 yards. Then Hoyland connected from 34, 36, and 42 yards. Loop and Hoyland traded days kicking last week during OTAs, but that changed this week as the competition to replace Justin Tucker heats up. With Jackson not present, new backup quarterback Cooper Rush took the action with the starters and continued his process of getting up to speed with the offense. He made some nice throws down the sideline. Offensive Coordinator Todd Monken said he's not worried about Jackson's absence. "I always feel good about Lamar. He always comes in ready," Monken said. "He loves to play football. He loves his teammates. He loves the Ravens. … He'll be ready to, and we'll be ready to go against Buffalo come Sunday night." Here are other notes from Tuesday's OTAs practice: Andrew Vorhees ran with the starting offense with Ben Cleveland not present. Left tackle Ronnie Stanley was also not in attendance, which meant new veteran offensive tackle Joe Noteboom stepped into his spot. Outside linebacker Odafe Oweh showed that he's still moving well at his increased weight, sniffing out and stuffing a screen to running back Keaton Mitchell at the line of scrimmage. Offensive lineman turned undrafted rookie fullback Lucas Scott caught a pass in the flat during 11-on-11 drills. Undrafted inside linebacker Chandler Martin nearly came up with a pick for the second time during OTAs thus far. Tight end Isaiah Likely made two long receptions down the sideline from Rush. Cornerback Jalyn Armour-Davis made a nice play at the end zone pylon breaking up a pass intended for DeAndre Hopkins. Armour-Davis continued to see a lot of action with the starters with Chidobe Awuzie out again (he was sick last week).

The way Hill has been running, and picking up blitzes, the past 2 seasons, Mitchell will have to improve his blitz pick up to get a lot of playing time. I know he is a coaching favorite, but blitz pick up is serious business

Also, Owe put on 20 lbs, muscle, let's see if it makes a difference in the contract year. Good to hear about Mitchell

https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/john-harbaugh-i-want-to-see-isaiah-likely-be-an-all-pro Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely is entering the final year of his rookie deal, recently noting that he’s focused on making plays happen rather than his contract. But if his head coach’s vision comes to fruition, Likely will be in line for a big payday moving forward. “I want to see [Likely] be an All-Pro,” John Harbaugh said in his press conference this week. “That’d be my goal for him, and he’s capable of it.” Likely has flashed his potential throughout his first three seasons. A fourth-round pick in 2022, he’s been the second tight end to Mark Andrews for much of his career. In last year’s season opener, he caught nine passes for 111 yards with a touchdown — and nearly had a second at the end of the game. But Likely didn’t have another 100-yard game for the rest of the season. His top output was four catches for 75 yards in a Week 11 loss to the Steelers. He ended the year with 42 receptions for 477 yards with six touchdowns. Entering 2025, Likely said this week that he sees himself as a versatile piece for the offensive unit. “I feel like in the offense, whether I’m out wide, in-line, in the backfield, anywhere, really just understanding [my job] and making plays where the plays really aren’t there to be made,” Likely said of his expectations for the upcoming season. “Just always trying to go the distance. Whether I catch a pass, whether I’m blocking down the field, always trying to make an explosive play happen while I’m on the field.” In 49 total games with 19 starts, Likely has 108 catches.

Yep, unless he wants to test the waters, but I doubt any team would give him much more

A side from being tall, I am not sure what all of the fuss is about Kolar? Has he shown any run after the catch ability, escapability? He should be easy to keep if they want him. Likely has earned the top the spot, improved his blocking, defiant in challenged catches, it's his ball. And yes, play making oozes out of his pores. Sure, would have been nice to get something for Andrews who has done nothing but be a true Raven, one of the best tightends in the game for many years, one of the best ever team wise and that is saying something, Ozzie, Heap, Shannon, Andrews, wow... And now Likely, what a run.... But Andrews has to be let go after the season, unless he wants a vet min deal to stay and retire a Raven.

Eldest daughter will take control https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/carlie-irsay-gordon-is-expected-to-assume-control-of-the-colts

His two daughters, according to the report, were both very involved in the team business, one or both of them I suppose

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/45259729/indianapolis-colts-owner-ceo-jim-irsay-dies-65

Lions pulled their playoff plan Though there's a desire among NFL executives to make late-season games more exciting and incentivize teams to play their starters in Week 18, there wasn't enough support from league owners to approve Detroit's proposal, so the Lions withdrew it before a formal vote. It could be revisited in the future, especially as the NFL pushes to expand to an 18-game schedule. https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/45252578/lions-withdraw-proposal-change-nfl-playoff-seeding

It's cowardly leaving it up to the owners to reneg on contracts, high dollar, if a player gets hurt in the Olympics

Owners, absurdity, allowing, approve players to play in Olympic flag football...(equally absurd) No way would I want my star players, runningbacks, corners, safeties, wide outs, quarterbacks for the shifty, speedy ones, playing, no freaking way

I'm on the fence to be honest. I do agree about winning a division, but there is something to be said for a team that goes 14-3, comes in 2nd in their strong division and has to go on the road to play a team that won their weak division at 7-9. Granted, this doesn't happen very often, but it seems to be happening more & more lately.

Yeah, Brent has been a solid Raven player, works hard, does what ever they ask.

He is just likely waiting until camp to sign. Jenkins is a space eater, in the right rotation he might provide a little more, if he makes the team. Just a 1 year deal

They signed 35 year old John Jenkins yesterday to compete, add depth to the nose guard position. https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/45184227/baltimore-ravens-sign-veteran-nose-tackle-john-jenkins

A system qb, no doubt, enjoyed watching him grow as a qb at Iowa St, but he seemed to level out. But what else could they do? They have the system According to multiple reports, Purdy and San Francisco have agreed to a five-year, $265 million extension, making the final pick of the 2022 draft one of the highest-paid players in league history. NFL Media reports Purdy will receive $181 million in total guarantees, including $165.05 million in the first three years of a contract that runs through the 2030 season. Purdy’s average annual value of $53 million puts him just above Justin Herbert’s $52.5 million, ties him with Jared Goff, and is just behind Tua Tagovailoa’s $53.1 million. https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/brock-purdy-49ers-agree-to-five-year-contract-extension

Way too early, 11 wins with 2 others that could go either way... Sweep the Browns? Yes Sweep Cinci again? Ack, not sure Sweep the Stillers? It's about time ya think?

Preseason games Colts August 7th Cowboys August 16th Comandos tbd

Not playing the Steelere till the back end should have them treading water by that time

Week 1: Sept. 7 at Buffalo Bills, 8:20 p.m. (SNF) Week 2: Sept. 14 vs. Cleveland Browns, 1 p.m. Week 3: Sept. 22 vs. Detroit Lions, 8:15 p.m. (MNF) Week 4: Sept. 28 at Kansas City Chiefs, 4:25 p.m. Week 5: Oct. 5 vs. Houston Texans, 1 p.m. Week 6: Oct. 12 vs. Los Angeles Rams, 1 p.m. Week 7: BYE Week 8: Oct. 26 vs. Chicago Bears, 1 p.m. Week 9: Oct. 30 at Miami Dolphins, 8:15 p.m. (TNF) Week 10: Nov. 9 at Minnesota Vikings, 1 p.m. Week 11: Nov. 16 at Cleveland Browns, 4:25 p.m. Week 12: Nov. 23 vs. New York Jets, 1 p.m. Week 13: Nov. 27 vs. Cincinnati Bengals, 8:20 p.m. (TNF) Week 14: Dec. 7 vs. Pittsburgh Steelers, 1 p.m. Week 15: Dec. 14 at Cincinnati Bengals, 1 p.m. Week 16: Dec. 21 vs. New England Patriots, 1 p.m. Week 17: TBD at Green Bay Packers* Week 18: TBD at Pittsburgh Steelers*

Im just about there now, watch far less NFL games now than I used to......