tsylvester
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4 hours ago, papasmurfbell said:
So again a made up stat.
Not exactly, but carry on
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Every quarterback has picks that didn't happen, just like they all have great passes that are dropped.
What also isn't factored into the equations are the times a qb has to throw the ball away because of a lack of time or great coverage
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7 hours ago, oldno82 said:
Well they're both phenomenal. Why is Lamar's a 'made up stat' though?
It goes to the way the media is today with players & "history being made".
First player to do so & so on a Tuesday when it is 90 degrees out while wearing boxers instead of briefs
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Yes, things get testy at camp, especially when it is a joint practice. I applaud Nate for coming to his teammates side. However, throwing punches on a football field with helmets on, larger men, starting a brawl, is not the smart play. It is how fingers hands, wrists get broken..
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Per Jonas Shaffer, the offense picked up where it left off. Practice, Colts, but...
Ravens’ first-string offense scored on almost every play early in red-zone period. Zay Flowers (end-around), Mark Andrews (catch) and Justice Hill (screen) all found the EZ. Offense fell into a rut afterward. Penalty wiped out a run TD, and a blown block ruined a shot at the 4
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Per PFF. I doubt many of their stats, but this one stands out as true as we all say last year. Having a running qb helps a ton, add in a back like Henry, and quick, speedy wide outs = touchdown more times than not in the redzone.
The Ravens were clinical near the goal line: Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry powered the attack, but Rashod Bateman, Mark Andrews, Isaiah Likely and others were equally effective.
1. Baltimore Ravens (85.0)
Baltimore was efficient at every level in the red zone last season, ranking first in PFF passing (94.2) and receiving grades (77.6), and finishing second in PFF rushing grade (80.8).Lamar Jackson completed 50 of 73 red-zone passes for 447 yards (fourth most) and 36 touchdowns (most) while tossing only two interceptions. He ranked second in big-time throws (nine) and passer rating (112.8) from the red zone. Jackson was one of two qualifying quarterbacks to finish the season without a turnover-worthy play in the red zone (Caleb Williams).
Baltimore leaned on its tight ends in the red-zone passing game, with Mark Andrews (32.6%) and Isaiah Likely (27.9%) leading the team in adjusted target rate. Andrews caught 13 of 16 targets for 121 yards and 11 touchdowns. He ranked in the top five among tight ends in red-zone yards, catches and PFF receiving grade (88.9), and he was the only tight end to record double-digit red-zone touchdowns last season.
Rashod Bateman was the Ravens' most targeted wideout (12) in the red zone, bringing in nine passes for 109 yards and eight touchdowns.
Derrick Henry graded out as the second-best red-zone rusher in the NFL last season (80.6), with 61 carries for 189 yards (both top-five marks). He tied for first among running backs in touchdowns (15) and missed tackles forced (16) in that part of the field.
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Yes, Jeff watched the practices doesn't have an agenda. Preston likes to hawk around to talk with people to "prove" how smart he is.. he always has an agenda, a vendettaÂ
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Yep, a head ache, sore neck, back, what ever gets you out of practice will holding in
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Preston is a boob, I've been at camp years ago, every day and watched Preston and some other media members sit around talking to each other behind the stands, out of sight of the field for hours.Â
Only to then do a write up about how practice went.
Take what he says with a grain of salt, I'm sure he still operates the same way...
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Micah, why arent you practicing?
Micah" my back is tight"
Jerry, why haven't you signed Micah yet?
Jerry:"Micah has a bad back"
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There is a lot more at the link, on Urban, on how well Alexander, 2 picks, is doing learning the defense, in his own words: "Alexander had another strong practice and said he's about 90% of the way there with learning the defense.
"It's becoming muscle memory now," Alexander said.
On battling, wantingly, willingly, to battle with Hopkins
"He's a GOAT, man. He's a legend in this league," Alexander said. "I always want to go against D-Hop. It's good on good."
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Andrew Vorhees hadn't heard Head Coach John Harbaugh's comments that he's leading the left guard competition, which was also reflected in the team’s first depth chart of 2025, until someone told him a day later.
Vorhees approached Sunday's stadium practice the same way he had gone about all the others this summer.
"It really doesn't mean a whole lot. There's the old saying, 'Rent is due every day,'" Vorhees said. "Just having that approach knowing that it could be lost at any given time motivates me and gives me fuel to the fire to push myself to be the best I player I can become."
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As the Ravens' holder, Jordan Stout has a front-row seat watching Tyler Loop every day.
During Sunday's open practice at M&T Bank Stadium, 26,052 fans saw what Stout sees – a talented rookie kicker who seems to be gaining confidence each day.
"You guys saw him today, right," Stout said. "He's pretty good, huh?"
Loop was 11-for-11 on field goal attempts, including a 60-yarder that drew a loud ovation from the crowd. Afterward, Loop found himself surrounded by media in the Ravens' locker room, being asked about having a day in front of Ravens'Â fans.
"Beautiful stadium, beautiful environment, I love the purple," Loop said. "The fans are great. It's such a passionate city for football."
As the first kicker drafted in franchise history, and the Ravens' first new kicker since 2012, Loop knows he's being thrust into a pressure situation on a Super Bowl contender. However, he's simply focusing on getting better each day and not comparing himself to Justin Tucker or any other kicker.
"Tuck is incredible, I would say he is the greatest of all time at this position and he got there by being process-oriented, picking his targets, hitting his targets," Loop said. "That's something [Special Teams Coach] Randy [Brown] and I talked a lot about. We're going to build your process, and we're going to stick to it."
The Ravens waived undrafted kicker John Hoyland on Saturday, leaving Loop as the only kicker remaining in camp. Loop said Hoyland definitely made him a better kicker, and he anticipates seeing him have success in the NFL. But on Sunday, Loop took center stage and kicked lights out at the stadium.
"He's going to be good. [His confidence] has got to skyrocket, right?" Stout said. "Overall, he's a pretty confident guy in the first place. I think he's confident now in the best way possible."
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He has 1 or 2 more good years left, especially if Stewart works out. That will help him go against tightends, much easier to beat when pass rushing.
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I agree about the cap. But how many times have we seen a player get paid top dollar one year, then watch another player get more, only to have player A comeback a year later, 2 years later and want more?
Maybe Jerry just wants to make sure his player is the highest at a position.
I do agree, that team is soft, so much talent and even when healthy they cant win anything. Been that way for decades, since their last super bowl.Â
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Just typical plays by the players to get their money. Like a certain Browns' player who "wanted out" until he got his money... Jerry is playing this smart.
Had he signed Mincah last year, Parsons would still hold out to get more money this year after the other ends got paid more
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He went back to camp, guess he didn't want to get fined....
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On paper, this may just be their best total team they have ever fielded. Now, can they stay healthy and play together, up to their potential? 4 weeks until the real season begins
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Yeah, Loop has clearly out kicked him both in close, save for a day of left bubbles, and especially in distance. I'm sure they will bring in another leg, no sense wearing him out.
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Brent Urban is back, good guy, may be on his last legs, but the guy never quits.
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With Rush at qb, a much, much better passer than any of the previous backups the Ravens have had, I expect some real good plays from the wide outs. He throws excellent deep passes
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One on how Starks is making a big impact and impressing everyone
Colts vs Ravens preseason
in Baltimore Ravens
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Formerly kniw as the exhibition games...
No starters unless they are rookies & or need the work to prove that they belong.
Here is to health and productivity.