tsylvester Posted Tuesday at 05:29 PM Posted Tuesday at 05:29 PM Also, Owe put on 20 lbs, muscle, let's see if it makes a difference in the contract year. Good to hear about Mitchell Running back Keaton Mitchell made an immediate impact on the Ravens after his 2023 debut, but it proved to be short-lived when he tore his ACL in a November game during his rookie year. Mitchell was able to return late in the 2024 season, but there wasn’t much opportunity for snaps in a backfield with Derrick Henry and Justice Hill leading the way. Before the injury, Mitchell was averaging 8.7 yards per touch as part of the team’s running back rotation. Mitchell said that the team was “just holding me back and telling me to chill” once he got back on the field. He’s hopeful he can do more this year because he feels like he’s even stronger than he was before he hurt his knee. “I feel like I’m back better than when I first got here,” Mitchell said, via the team’s website. “It’s going to be a movie for sure.” There are plenty of other places for the Ravens to go for offense, but the big-play threat that Mitchell provided as a rookie would be a welcome addition to their bid for another AFC North title this year. https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/ravens-rb-keaton-mitchell-feels-better-than-he-was-before-2023-knee-injury Quote
oldno82 Posted Tuesday at 06:37 PM Posted Tuesday at 06:37 PM Yep...Mitchell is reported to be moving fast and cutting sharply, as he did when he was a rookie. He was a sensation back then, averaging over 8 yards per carry! He'd be a terrific change of pace back to supplement Henry and Justice. I just hope he can stay healthy. He had moves like I haven't seen since Gayle Sayers. Quote
papasmurfbell Posted Tuesday at 07:45 PM Posted Tuesday at 07:45 PM I think I will grab him late in ff. Quote
tsylvester Posted Tuesday at 11:39 PM Author Posted Tuesday at 11:39 PM The way Hill has been running, and picking up blitzes, the past 2 seasons, Mitchell will have to improve his blitz pick up to get a lot of playing time. I know he is a coaching favorite, but blitz pick up is serious business Quote
oldno82 Posted Wednesday at 04:05 AM Posted Wednesday at 04:05 AM He can be used in situations where he is gonna be the guy with the ball until he learns better blocking. It took Hill some time to learn it too. Although, to be honest, I'm not sure that Keaton has enough bulk to stop a blitzer. Quote
papasmurfbell Posted Wednesday at 05:41 AM Posted Wednesday at 05:41 AM He can be in on run downs. Quote
oldno82 Posted Wednesday at 06:01 PM Posted Wednesday at 06:01 PM And swing passes and screens. Quote
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