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Zay Flowers Has Shown Very Strong Ambition This Offseason

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Zay Flowers worked hard in the offseason ahead of Baltimore Ravens training camp. And he's doing so in a manner befitting Jerry Rice or Walter Payton, by running uphill. In Arlington Heights, Illinois, a northwest suburb of Chicago, there is a plaque reading "Payton's Hill" with an image of Sweetness, and a list of many of his accomplishments. Perhaps one day, if Flowers can … [Read more...] about Zay Flowers Has Shown Very Strong Ambition This Offseason

30 of 32 NFL Teams Set to Hold Joint Practices This Preseason  

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Happy football everyone! With the Hall of Fame Game last week in Canton, Ohio, the preseason has now officially begun. Now we're in that sweet spot where we still have some summer weather to enjoy and actual football (of sorts) to watch. It has been a really fun talking season though. The franchise quarterback contract arms race has never been more intense. Records are broken … [Read more...] about 30 of 32 NFL Teams Set to Hold Joint Practices This Preseason  

Devontez Walker Says Teaming with Lamar Jackson is a Dream Come True

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North Carolina wide receiver Devontez Walker had to wait until day three to hear his name called during the 2024 NFL Draft. Then, in the midst of round four, at pick 113, Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta rang his phone "How would you feel about catching passes from Lamar Jackson?" DeCosta asked. … [Read more...] about Devontez Walker Says Teaming with Lamar Jackson is a Dream Come True

Lamar Jackson Wants a Pre-Camp Throwing Session with the WRs

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Both Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken and quarterbacks coach Tee Martin have told quarterback Lamar Jackson that they want him to have even more pre-snap responsibility this upcoming season. Jackson will be entering year two in Monken's system, so he will no doubt feel more comfortable and familiar with the playbook. … [Read more...] about Lamar Jackson Wants a Pre-Camp Throwing Session with the WRs

Baltimore Ravens: What Should they do at Pick No. 16?

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Coming off of a beyond disappointing 8-8 season, the Baltimore Ravens have some serious work to do in the 2017 NFL draft. Perhaps the biggest hole the team has to fill is at the wide receiver position. After all, quarterback Joe Flacco is going to need some better weapons to help him move the offense down the field. The Ravens don't exactly have many at this point, and they … [Read more...] about Baltimore Ravens: What Should they do at Pick No. 16?

Baltimore Ravens Should Pursue a Joe Flacco Back-up/Successor

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The Baltimore Ravens found a reliable signal-caller in Joe Flacco when they took him in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft. However, this was roughly 9 years ago, and Flacco obviously isn't going to last forever. As Flacco enters his twilight years, should the Ravens begin looking for a successor that they can begin developing while they still have ample time? … [Read more...] about Baltimore Ravens Should Pursue a Joe Flacco Back-up/Successor

Have the Baltimore Ravens improved their offense enough?

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The Baltimore Ravens rode Joe Flacco’s big arm and a strong defense led by Ray Lewis to a magical Super Bowl victory over the San Francisco 49ers. That was the 2012-2013 season. The 2013-2014 season was much different. Gone were future Hall-of-Famers Lewis and Ed Reed. Also gone was Flacco’s favorite target Anquan Boldin. To make matters worse, another one of his other … [Read more...] about Have the Baltimore Ravens improved their offense enough?

Chicago Bears Hindsight Draft

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Imagine, if you will, Troy Polamalu returning a fumble he forced himself for a touchdown; Aaron Rodgers lofting up 50-yard bombs with pinpoint accuracy; and Maurice Jones-Drew dissecting a defense with his explosive speed. Now, imagine all of those things happening… with those players wearing Bears jerseys. Call it crazy if you’d like, but the draft records show that former … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears Hindsight Draft