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It's a physical game and sometimes emotions win out in a practice with another team. Wiggins learned a lesson here, I'm sure.

On a side note, Jackson threw 40 TD passes last year as against being intercepted only 4 times! That is a phenomenal ratio. In fact, it's the NFL all time season record.

I've been hot and cold about him over the years. Sometimes I agree with him and sometimes I don't. I like to follow Jeff Zreibac more than him. He seems more factual.

That'll do!

Yeah it was really satisfying to hear about Loop's perfect day. I'm sure it boosted his confidence. It did mine in him for sure. Can't wait to see him Thursday night. If Alexander stays healthy, the rest of the AFC better watch out. Our secondary is loaded. I don't know if Vorhees is the answer or not. I will be watching him closely against the Colts. The analysis I read of him and Cleveland is that they both run block well but have some trouble in pass protection. At least that was Preston's take on them last week.

Current status of competitive positions: https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/tyler-loop-john-hoyland-waived-andrew-vorhees-left-guard-leader-ben-cleveland-chidobe-awuzie-versatilty-chuck-pagano

Will be interesting watching kick against the Colts on Thursday...hopefully he gets a couple of opportunities.

Just found out they released Loop's kicking competition, Hoyland. Seems like odd timing. I wonder if they're going to bring in somebody else or if they're totally sticking with Loop now.

He has helped us out so many times in the past. It's good to see him get another chance to add bulk/height to our D-line.

Agree about Rush. I'm pulling for him. Yeah, I saw the Starks /Mosley article. Actually, I'm hoping Starks is better than Mosely.

It all sounds great and I have just one thing to comment on. I think Dez Walker deserves the depth slot that Tylan currently has unless Dez craps out in the pre-season. I'm hyped about the game with the Colts next week...it's just pre-season but it will be real football. Keeping my fingers crossed that we don't have any more multi-week injuries.

Good article!

If I'm Likely, I wouldn't sign until I'm healthy again.

The estimate is he will be out 6 weeks.

Likely was just carted off the field with some type of leg injury. Harbaugh says he'll probably be out of practice for about 3 weeks.

Hope the Likely rumors are true. That's one of several contract questions that needs answering before the season starts.

I agree...if he plays well sign him to a low cap impact deal. Meanwhile, I wonder how our other guard is doing so far.

Hard to believe now that just a few years ago we had no home grown receivers to get excited about. "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." Now we have Bateman, Flowers, and Walker on the roster!

And the good vibes just keep on flowing! Let's keep it going!

I'm impressed with all the good vibes being generated by what the players themselves are saying. You expect the coaches to be fired up every year at this time, but the players are indicating that they have a really good chemistry building throughout this team and chemistry is probably more important in football than any other sport. So yes, it is only the early days of practice, but I'd rather have our team than any other in the AFC North right now. Look at all the messiness in Cincinnati, for example. Of course, we have yet to hear any of the players or team management talk about necessary extensions and re-negotiations of contracts, but I am very happy at this moment.

The 63 yarder was witnessed by the press. The team also reported he hit one from 68 yards later on another field that wasn't open to the media. Yes it's only practice but it shows his potential.

And a little more from Jeff Zebreic: "The Ravens’ notoriously difficult conditioning test has delayed the training camp debuts of many players over the years. However, it didn’t hold anyone out of action this year. Eighty-eight of the team’s 91 players participated in the first practice. The only exceptions were third-round offensive tackle Emery Jones Jr. (shoulder), defensive back Ar’Darius Washington (Achilles) and inside linebacker Jake Hummel (hand). Jones is on the non-football injury list and is expected to miss the first couple of weeks of camp. Washington will miss most, if not all, of the regular season after tearing his Achilles during an offseason workout. Hummel cut his hand in a non-football accident and will likely miss at least the first week of camp."

This sums it up: https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/jaire-alexander-ravens-standouts-training-camp-day-1-practice-report

Well, Day One is over...takeaways included all members of the O & D lines coming to camp already in shape, Flowers tweaking something in leg but returning to play at full-go (hopefully OK tomorrow with no swelling), and in general, just good vibes from the team about how and where they want to go.

I know I'm really looking forward to it. I'm ready for some football!