oldno82

You're right. My mistake.

I can remember WAY back when it was played as a 'normal' game. Back in the late 50's it was considered an honor and a source of income. Hard to believe now.

Boxers do get CTE...look what happened to Ali.

Yep...I remember that too. And look what happens to boxers too.

Well, I think there has been at least some desire to lessen concussions in the league and to take the players out of playing until there's a recovery. That's better than it used to be where they would just say 'well, he just got his bell rung. Put him back in the game'. But the nature of the game makes it a hazard still. As long as there is contact, there will be CTEs. I can see a day when they're just going to play flag football, maybe.

Agree.

It's been done before. Just last year, in fact, with Cooper Rush.

If Nano plays well again Friday, they've got to keep him at least on the 53. If he goes to the practice squad, we'll lose him to another team. I want him here where he can provide some type of insurance if Lamar gets injured---or decides he won't sign an extension. I want to see more of Austin Reed too. His UFL stats were other-worldly. The 850k hit is acceptable if it comes to that.

Interesting stat from yesterday's game: Lane only played 17 snaps, Sarratt 6 while Tez Walker played 30.

Sounds good to me.

I'd like to see both Nano start and Austin get more playing time next week. Lets find out if we have better talent than Snoop.

Plus they can successfully rotate in and out to give the one's a break.

I would like to see Fagnano become #2. He's got all the accuracy and poise you need in a QB and while he's not as mobile as Tyler, he's nowhere near a statue. It may be time to move on from Huntley. As for the defense, no worries there. They are playing like a shutdown D. I too would like to see the offensive line get their act together. Maybe they will when all the number one's are playing. I did notice that they seemed to play better as a unit when Pocic came in and when Fagnano played. But there's also no doubt that Minnesota's defense is special. Maybe the offense will look better the more they play together with the number one's in there. Eckley and Loop played flawlessly in this game.

Ravens website says Bullock to get reps at Center too against Minnesota in game tomorrow.

Look for Bullock to resume some reps at C and even play some this Saturday. At this point, though, I think Gwynn has the inside track depending on how he plays in the game.

Yes...it's possible the kid could become a star, if he can keep this up in the regular season.

Ja'Kobi Lane is making these outstanding catches look routine: https://www.baltimoreravens.com/video/joint-practice-highlight-ja-kobi-lane-stretches-out-for-touchdown-catch. I think he's outplaying Bateman at this point for WR2.

Damn! Just as his career might have been taking off.

Some good stuff, some not so good. O-line a work in progress. Lane looks good again. D can give pressure but just misses on 'sacks'.

Minter said Tuesday that Gwyn played well against the Eagles, and he scored the second-highest Pro Football Focus grade of any Ravens offensive player. The next two weeks will be key in deciding on the center competition. On the next play after Pinter went down, Gwyn helped open up a huge hole in the middle of the Vikings defense and tossed Vikings rookie defensive tackle Domonique Orange to the turf.

That's real shame as he getting most of the reps. A loss for him personally and the team for sure. Time for Pocic and the other guy to step up. Maybe an opportunity for Bullock who has been playing guard as well.

Pinter, the center who has been taking most of the reps this camp, was carted off the field for an injury during the Ravens-Vikings practice. No word yet on what the injury is.

Kind of makes signing him to a 'contract' meaningless.

Ouch! First four picks injured on a losing team...that sucks!

He was an inspiration. I admired the way he still lived his life while having such a debilitating disease.