Camp Notes and Updates

[vmax]

Tucker hit a 69 yard FG.

 

 

 

Wide receiver Mike Wallace caught multiple touchdowns and was hit in the middle of the field several times. Wallace had a drop at the start of practice, but got encouragement from Harbaugh and bounced back with his strongest practice yet.

Rookie undrafted linebacker Patrick Onwuasor continued his physical ways. Onwuasor first decked fellow undrafted rookie defensive tackle Trevon Coley on a special teams drill. Then he clobbered fullback Kyle Juszczyk on 11-on-11 red zone work. Juszczyk didn’t appreciate it and got in his face as the two were quickly separated. Onwuasor has now hit rookie Kenneth Dixon, run over Buck Allen and crushed Juszczyk.

Wide receiver Kamar Aiken just keeps going about his business being one of the best offensive players on the field. He and Flacco connected on one of the prettiest plays of the day with a back-shoulder touchdown with Jimmy Smith in tight coverage....http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/News-And-Notes-Justin-Tucker-Crushes-69-Yard-Field-Goal/16bf3a9b-e639-4c30-9664-2a66834e89b6

 

 

-The running backs have not shown very good pass-protection skills to this point in camp; middle linebacker C.J. Mosley easily shoved back Buck Allen. But Boyle was able to hold off Albert McClellan.

-Outside linebacker Brennan Beyer, a practice-squad player last year, knocked running back Justin Forsett's helmet off as he came through the hole.

-Quarterback Joe Flacco continued to show more accuracy than his backups, placing a beautiful ball over Kamar Aiken's right shoulder early in practice, resulting in a long gain. -The first long stretch of practices concludes Aug. 1 with the first of two M&T Bank Stadium workouts at 7 p.m. (gates open at 5:30). The stadium practice will be Military Appreciation Day, and all military personnel can enter at Gate B with valid military ID. The first day off from camp follows Aug. 2. The team will then practice four straight days, culminating in the second stadium workout Aug. 6...https://www.pressboxonline.com/2016/07/31/ravens-training-camp-day-4-harbs-wants-people-to-come-together

 

[oldno82]

Not too pleased with the lack of pass protection by our backs. We don't want Joe getting hurt again this year. Juice especially should do better.

[tsylvester]

Not too pleased with the lack of pass protection by our backs. We don't want Joe getting hurt again this year. Juice especially should do better.

It is early, they all did very well last year, especially Allen. This is likely just a case of someone looking to make rhe roster, a name for him self, vs some one already on the team and looking to take things slow at first.

 

Could also be that the backer in question is a beast... Time will tell.

[Robjr83]

I doubt the DBs are going %100 on the WRs. My guess is you wont be able to tell till mid preseason how soft they are.

[tsylvester]

Tucker made a 69.5 yard field goal today, from the snap, with a holder... No rush though so who knows if it could have been blocked..

[vmax]

New field kogo,s and design....

 

 

I like it.

i like seeing Baltimore there.

[tsylvester]

Yippie, it sill last for a few weeks then be gone because grass cannot be grown on that field.... Brilliant idiots...

[vmax]

Yippie, it sill last for a few weeks then be gone because grass cannot be grown on that field.... Brilliant idiots...

 

I think they added special lighting so it could grow in November and December when the sun barely hits it.

That could make the difference.

[tsylvester]

 

I think they added special lighting so it could grow in November and December when the sun barely hits it.

That could make the difference.

It does not get enough sun light in spring nor summer because they built the stadium facing the wrong way.

 

The "special lighting" is a hoax to appease the tax payers who paid for the idiots and the stadium to "look right" with the city scape,...

[Tornado700]

It does not get enough sun light in spring nor summer because they built the stadium facing the wrong way.

 

The "special lighting" is a hoax to appease the tax payers who paid for the idiots and the stadium to "look right" with the city scape,...

 

I just love a great attitude, don't you?

[vmax]

 

 

 

- Backup guard/center Ryan Jensen has gotten even stronger this offseason, accomplishing something offensive linemen on other teams only wish they could do: turning nose guard Brandon Williams and nearly putting him on the ground.

- Apparently, Williams doesn't hold grudges. He absolutely pile-drove guard Jarell Broxton to the ground while getting penetration on a running play, then helped him back to his feet.

- Cornerback Will Davis took a big gamble on a Waller slant route, going for the interception. But the pass arrived an instant before he got there, and Waller ran all alone after the catch.

- During the one-on-one coverage drill, Butler perfectly gathered in a back-shoulder throw that seemed to leave Jimmy Smith flummoxed.

- Keenan Reynolds seemed ready to gather in a short pass, but Powers climbed over the top and knocked the ball away....https://www.pressboxonline.com/2016/08/08/ravens-training-camp-day-10-more-pass-catching-targets-absent

 

 

 

1. Tight end Ben Watson does not look 35 years old.

Watson made a couple of catches over the middle, and is clearly building chemistry with quarterback Joe Flacco.

Tight ends Crockett Gillmore and Dennis Pitta missed Monday’s practice, and tight end Maxx Williams left practice early. But Watson keeps rolling along, and looks more and more like the starting tight end Week 1.http://www.csnmidatlantic.com/baltimore-ravens/five-observations-day-10-ravens-training-camp

 

Come on Thursday night!

 

 

- Another day, another big play from wide receiver Mike Wallace. The free-agent addition is having a standout camp and caught another perfect pass from Flacco in the corner of the end zone despite tight double coverage. Wallace was jacked up about it and spiked the ball into a fence and celebrated with a member of the grounds crew. Even the defensive coaches gave Wallace props as he went back to the huddle...http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/News-And-Notes-88-Biggest-Hit-Of-Camp-Is-Scary-Moment/f14e56a3-1724-43e8-98cc-449e894a312d

Edited August 8, 2016 by vmax

[oldno82]

Thanks for these, Max!

 

Well, Thursday is the preseason opener and I'm getting pumped about watching our rookies and second year guys.

 

Haven't heard many (any?) good reports on Mallett, have you?

[GrubberRaven]

Thanks for these, Max!

 

Well, Thursday is the preseason opener and I'm getting pumped about watching our rookies and second year guys.

 

Haven't heard many (any?) good reports on Mallett, have you?

 

No Crav, and I've heard Josh Johnson is actually doing better than him.

[oldno82]

I don't think Mallet cuts it. We need a better solution. Have to compare him vs. Josh this Thursday.

[tsylvester]

Kiss of death warning... Harbs said he expects all five players on PUP list to be ready for the season, regular, this year's, opening, including he who shall not be named.....

[vmax]

I don't think Mallet cuts it. We need a better solution. Have to compare him vs. Josh this Thursday.

 

What do you mean? he's a hometown hero. He beat the Stealers.

[oldno82]

Yeah, forgot about that but he's had plenty of problems in camp according to our illustrious reporters. We'll see. I'm not ready yet to completely write him off.

[vmax]

Yeah, forgot about that but he's had plenty of problems in camp according to our illustrious reporters. We'll see. I'm not ready yet to completely write him off.

 

yea...he's having camp problems...

 

 

 

5. QB Ryan Mallett

With starter Joe Flacco not likely to play, Mallett -- entering the second and final season of his contract -- needs game-situation repetitions to develop a consistent rhythm and timing with the receivers. In camp, his accuracy has been spotty, and he has been easily flustered when things have gone wrong. Mallett has to develop some veteran-like composure to show he can be trusted if he needs to be called upon again...https://www.pressboxonline.com/2016/08/10/ten-ravens-to-watch-in-preseason-opener-against-panthers

 

But when you wave black and gold in front of him, then he's a different man!

 

Here's a good article by Joe Platania on 10 Ravens to watch Thursday night...

https://www.pressboxonline.com/2016/08/10/ten-ravens-to-watch-in-preseason-opener-against-panthers

[tsylvester]

He has always been that way. Now, he is pressing, knowing this could be his last shot at being a career back up.

[oldno82]

I hope Stanley is well enough to play. We need him to play like a Raven. Or, at least like they used to.

[tsylvester]

I hope Stanley is well enough to play. We need him to play like a Raven. Or, at least like they used to.

 

 

One of my biggest questions about him, how tough is he really?

[oldno82]

We'll find out.

[oldno82]

Stanley looked like the real deal. He was really good on sealing off corridors on the running plays.

 

I DVR-Ed the game. I'll have to look at his pass blocking.

[vmax]

Thank you Ham Newton....

 

 

 

The Panthers' celebrations need their preseason reps, too. Their lack of sharpness cost them a touchdown Thursday night.

Not surprisingly, it was because of quarterback Cam Newton...........http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/cam-newtons-celebration-steals-touchdown-from-own-teammate/ar-BBvwwLB?li=BBnbfcL

[tsylvester]

Stanley looked like the real deal. He was really good on sealing off corridors on the running plays.

 

I DVR-Ed the game. I'll have to look at his pass blocking.

Yes, he looked good for the most part. He did give up big ground to bull rushers, almost gave up a sack a few times. Great quickness and speed getting to the second level and blocking his man(key). But he gives away a running or pass play by his stance. Easy to clean up.