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Mike makes a lot of sense. If I were the Ravens I'd hold off on a contract for now until he gets the message. He has to show he's an adult now and still not a kid. Throwing him a ton of money right now would just be enabling behavior on the part of the team. You don't reward behavior like this. Unfortunately, I don't think there's any other recourse.

The only thing I can say here is what I keep muttering to myself: "Stupid, stupid, stupid!"

"TE Nick Boyle could be sidelined for part of training camp Ravens tight end Nick Boyle, who did not participate in the team’s offseason workout program as he continues to rehab from a severe knee injury suffered last November, had a cleanup procedure that could sideline him for a portion of training camp and the preseason, a source said." ---from The Sun. Oh, Gus Edwards is out for at least the first 10 days after testing positive for Covid. It's getting harder to find good news about the Ravens lately.

More from Preston: "There has been plenty of talk within the organization about Jackson getting a new contract, but the Ravens need to be careful and this deal has to be structured where a lot of money isn’t guaranteed until Jackson can prove this offense won’t fall asleep in the playoffs." I agree with this. We should know by January, the end of the regular season, if Lamar has 'it' on the outside throws. If he has learned it, they should be able to make a real playoff run. Well, as Preston also says, they need some type of pass rush that scares opposing offenses too and right now they haven't got that either. I've been a big defender of Lamar for the first two years and kind of feel that I'm 'piling on' here, but lets give these questions this coming season and see what happens before we give him the big contract.

Agree with Papa on this one. The Ravens go in as a wildcard this year. The Steelers begin their journey to become the Stumblebums.

Yup...one thing we don't have to worry about is Lamar's motivation and leadership.

Here's a deep dive into Lamar's passing stats. I thought he did well but there is room for improvement as we all know. The data has some video clips too in way of explanation: https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-film-study-lamar-jackson-throws-20210722-kn7j22gfpzearph4vfbtsxkga4-story.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Baltimore Ravens Insider&utm_content=1971626974424&smtrctid=#nws=true

I think it's more Greg Roman than talent supply. The guy is a run game genius but I'm not sure how much he cares about being ranked so low in the passing statistics.

Thanks, Tsyl! And I'll feel even better when I see him report for camp.

I'm only worried about Stanley...no news on him since November.

All of them! No, seriously...Chiefs, Steelers, Browns at a minimum. And congrats!

Yep and it never is an issue after that.

I agree with it being too early to throw in the towel. He's rehabbed through a lot of pain. Give him another chance.

lots of good reading provided by Mikey: https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/analysis/preston/bs-prem-sp-preston-ravens-offseason-things-to-watch-20210619-u7uhhq5kbve4xf3d64ijcjlgai-story.html

not worried about when Cleveland signs...some guys don't sign until just before camp starts in late July. Line does look good on paper but Max, you're right, it takes time for an offensive line to move in sync.

I predict they'll be on the list next time.

Some upside notes, for the most part, from Mikey: https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/analysis/preston/bs-prem-sp-ravens-preston-observations-june8-20210609-rqwh2x77njbqrppdl3bcglih2m-story.html

Yep, we're lucky to have him. Was it Billick or him they offered the head coaching job to second after they were turned down by Jason Garrett who went to the Cowboys?

If they can get some edge pressure on passers they have a great shot to win it all.

Agree all the way. I don't know who's going to be putting relentless pressure on qbs. I don't see a player here. The rest of the defense is really good.

That's good news for Lamar and many others.

Lamar looks buffed up real well.

Cool!

Thanks for posting that, Max. Every year I try to find those dates and it was nice to come here and see them posted.

Eisenberg Nails It: https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/eisenberg-ravens-have-put-the-pieces-around-lamar-jackson