Week 2 of OTA

[tsylvester]

https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/ravens-otas-kickers-go-perfect-tyler-loop-john-hoyland-lamar-jackson

The Ravens kicked off their second week of organized team activities without quarterback Lamar Jackson on the field, which left the start of the rookie kicker competition stealing the spotlight.

Rookie kickers Tyler Loop and John Hoyland went a combined 6 for 6 on live kicks during Tuesday's practice session. Loop hit from 28, 30, and 32 yards. Then Hoyland connected from 34, 36, and 42 yards.

Loop and Hoyland traded days kicking last week during OTAs, but that changed this week as the competition to replace Justin Tucker heats up.

With Jackson not present, new backup quarterback Cooper Rush took the action with the starters and continued his process of getting up to speed with the offense. He made some nice throws down the sideline.

Offensive Coordinator Todd Monken said he's not worried about Jackson's absence.

"I always feel good about Lamar. He always comes in ready," Monken said. "He loves to play football. He loves his teammates. He loves the Ravens. … He'll be ready to, and we'll be ready to go against Buffalo come Sunday night."

Here are other notes from Tuesday's OTAs practice:

Andrew Vorhees ran with the starting offense with Ben Cleveland not present. Left tackle Ronnie Stanley was also not in attendance, which meant new veteran offensive tackle Joe Noteboom stepped into his spot.
Outside linebacker Odafe Oweh showed that he's still moving well at his increased weight, sniffing out and stuffing a screen to running back Keaton Mitchell at the line of scrimmage.

Offensive lineman turned undrafted rookie fullback Lucas Scott caught a pass in the flat during 11-on-11 drills.
Undrafted inside linebacker Chandler Martin nearly came up with a pick for the second time during OTAs thus far.
Tight end Isaiah Likely made two long receptions down the sideline from Rush.
Cornerback Jalyn Armour-Davis made a nice play at the end zone pylon breaking up a pass intended for DeAndre Hopkins. Armour-Davis continued to see a lot of action with the starters with Chidobe Awuzie out again (he was sick last week).

 

 

[oldno82]

Good stuff so far.

[tsylvester]

Good to hear about Walker, I'm really pulling for this kid

 

https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/ravens-otas-week-2-devontez-walker-nate-wiggins-tyler-loop-practice-report

The Ravens concluded their second week of organized team activities Friday, and while there were several starters not present, other players who stepped in made the most of the opportunity.

No one took advantage of the extra reps more than wide receiver Devontez Walker. The second-year pass-catcher made several impressive grabs as the Ravens worked in the red zone most of the afternoon. He beat a defender to the ball for a toe-dragging TD catch in 11-on-11 drills and later made an over-the-shoulder grab in the end zone.

Walker has continued to make plays throughout the first two weeks of OTAs and will look to compete for offensive snaps in a crowded wide receiver room led by Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, and DeAndre Hopkins.

The Ravens will have their final four OTAs practices Monday-Thursday next week.

Here are other notes from Friday's practice:

Defensive tackle Travis Jones made his best Michael Pierce impression on the first 11-on-11 play of the day, coming up with an interception after batting the ball up in the air near the line of scrimmage.

Malaki Starks nabbed an interception in the flat during 7-on-7 red zone drills.
Nate Wiggins joined in on the takeaway party with an interception of his own during the last period of the day.

Rookie kicker Tyler Loop was perfect on live kicks, converting on a 60-yard attempt and finishing 6 for 6 on field goal attempts.
Running back Keaton Mitchell showed off his receiver skills on an over-the-shoulder catch near the back of the end zone on a well-placed ball from Devin Leary.

Safety Beau Brade broke up a pass intended for Charlie Kolar near the goal line.
Undrafted rookie cornerback Reuben Lowery had an interception for the second day in a row

 

[oldno82]

Well, it's early days now but the initial reports are good. Good to hear about Loop too.