Camp Updates

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"Here's a few links to get some news...Day 2

 

 

SPELLING DOOM: Outside linebacker Elvis Dumervil was one of the camp standouts on Friday. He showed great burst off the line of scrimmage and seemed to be in the backfield on every other play, sometimes splitting a double team to get there. At one point, he abused rookie Rick Wagner, who was subbing in with the first-team offense at left tackle, on consecutive plays. He dusted rookie tackle David Mims on another. With Dumervil, fellow outside linebacker Terrell Suggs and defensive linemen Haloti Ngata and Chris Canty rushing against an offensive line that was missing three regulars, quarterback Joe Flacco hardly had time to take a three-step drop by the time the pocket collapsed around him. We have a long way to go until the sacks count, but Dumervil and Suggs appear to be as good as advertised.

Read more: http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-ravens-training-camp-highlights-friday-20130726,0,5899842.story#ixzz2aChNHgtI

 

 

 

1. Courtney Upshaw shows up in shape

( Lloyd Fox, Baltimore Sun / July 24, 2013 )

If second-year player Courtney Upshaw (on right) continues to get his weight under control and improve from last season, the outside linebacker position will become a major strength for the Ravens. The Ravens already have two outstanding pass rushers at that position in Terrell Suggs and Elvis Dumervil, but 5-11 Dumervil is considered small and weighs only 250 pounds.

With Upshaw, the Ravens have the option of playing him on first down situations against the run and Upshaw could allow either Dumervil or Suggs to get rest at times during games. On Thursday, Upshaw looked fit and more agile after shedding a lot of the extra weight he had gained during the off season.

Read more: http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-mike-prestons-training-camp-observations-20130725,0,1165024.photogallery#ixzz2aCiKW4xy

 

 

 

- The defensive backs had an aggressive practice. While lining up in press coverage, cornerback Jimmy Smith jumped offsides, and safety Omar Brown was called for holding Dennis Pitta. But cornerback Corey Graham broke up a couple of passes over the middle and cornerback Chykie Brown -- battling Chris Johnson for the fourth corner spot -- blanketed wide receiver Torrey Smith on the sideline.

- Also, Levine and Gilman School graduate Brandon Copeland registered interceptions during the full-team period and only a spectacular leaping catch from seventh-round pick Aaron Mellette prevented a Chykie Brown pickoff.

- Defensive end Marcus Spears showed good backside penetration on several running plays, and despite Bernard Pierce's improved speed and bulk, Chris Canty stretched him out to the sideline before forcing him out of bounds.

http://www.pressboxonline.com/blog/6176/A-Super-Bowl-Repeat-Or-One-In-A-Row

 

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Suggs sets the tone...

 

 

"I’ve been watching, listening and reading what people say about us. I know critics are supposed to have their opinions, but I’m getting pumped to prove them wrong. This isn’t just on me, but the entire team. This is going to be a good year, not for myself, but for this team and for this city.

“We can’t be concerned about what happened last year. It’s time to start playing football again,” Suggs told the large media group. “In February, there will be another Super Bowl played, and our purpose is to get there. I love this new group, and there is opportunity to do amazing things.”

http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Byrne-Identity-Were-Hungry-And-Driven/ace8db21-aa44-4f59-bb3d-d921c6c5eb53

Edited July 27, 2013 by vmax

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And people questioned who our new leader was going to be

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And people questioned who our new leader was going to be

 

On this who's the leader thing....

 

The media keeps trying to drop that cloak on Joe.

Joe is a huge leader and camp reports say this is a much more comfortable, demanding and aggressive Joe this year. And more confident. The whole team is confident, relaxed damn glad that he's their QB.

He's got swagger.

 

The truth is: Joe is The Face of this Franchise.

That doesn't necessarily mean he's "The Leader".

As you can see Suggs is a huge leader. There's a guy that you definitely want in your corner. The team will listen to and rally around him.

Ray Rice is a leader. Torry Smith is an emerging leader.

All 4 are "Faces of the Franchise".

 

Quietly...behind the scenes, Dummervil is leading by example.