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Ravens Training Camp - Wednesday AM Edition


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The Ravens started off their second day of Training Camp this morning with a couple of additions and some deletions. With overcast skies and an occasional drizzle, I set up in the end zone, watching the QB's throwing deep passes to the corners of the end zone, each one pretty much putting it dead on every time, although Flacco's longer arm looks stronger than than the other two. In Special Teams' "Gunner" drills. Rookie CB Lardarius Webb went up against both Fabian Washington and Chris Carr - now that's some of our best speed on the field! Webb split the two of them and went up the middle rather than trying to beat them outside.

More notes and photos after the "Jump."

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Center Robby Felix and OL Bryan Mattison were still going at it, squaring off in one-on-one drills as they were last seen doing yesterday afternoon. Perhaps they were out here all night long?

Rookie TE Davon Drew participated in non-contact offensive drills, while L.J. Smith reportedly tweaked a hamstring yesterday and was just a observer this morning. I saw him limping off the field yesterday afternoon and thought something was up, although Harbaugh said it was not anything to worry about. Flacco's "1st team" receiving corp included Drew, D-Will, Clayton, FB Jason Cook and both RB's, Cedric Peerman and Matt Lawrence. Peerman fumbled a handoff from John Beck, prompting yells from the coaches. The QB's took turns practicing the "kneel-down" play. Here's hoping we have reason to run it often at the end of the game!

The practice seemed to be run at a much slower pace today than yesterday, which was boring from a fan's perspective with gaps of time between drills and reps.

Later in the practice session the tempo was upped and Flacco's long pass completion to Justin Harper earned applause and cheers from the fans in attendance. In 11-on-11 drills, Harper was knocked to the ground by CB Frank Walker, perhaps the first real hit of the camp. LB Prescott Burgess also put FB Jason Cook on the turf after he caught a short pass over the middle.

J. Harper faked Frank Walker off his feet for a completion on the sideline from Smith. Flacco rolled right then threw long left to D. Will, but the pass and Williams were knocked down by a leaping Lardarius Webb. Troy Smith hit Justin Harper on a bullet pass on a crossing pattern that Harper took to the house, outrunning Dawan Landry. Harper also made the best play of the morning when he grabbbed a pass out of Webb's hands at the last second and outran DB K.J. Gerard to the end zone amid the loudest cheers and applause from those in attendance, prompting Smith to run upfield to congratulate him on the play. When I spoke to Harper after practice, talking about that play, he said, "all we can do as receivers is go out and make plays," referring to negative comments being made about the so-called weakness of our receiving corps.

John Beck overthrew D. Will and just does not look anywhere as sharp as even Troy, much less Joe.

Fourth round draft pick, LB Jason Phillips was doing conditioning drills while Willis McGahee was seen running lengths of the other field over and over.

Tavares Gooden was overheard during an interview saying, "...Friday will be fun to put the pads on and get it done."

Podium interviews with Coach Harbaugh, Paul Kruger and Lardarius Webb were held and their comments will be posted shortly.

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Is that Brett Favre on the tractor? I knew he couldn’t stay away from the game.

Water covers 2/3 of the Earth's surface. Ed Reed covers the rest.

by Ampallang on Jul 29, 2009 1:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh man, that was too funny.

You have to hate losing more than you love winning.

by Mr MaLoR on Jul 29, 2009 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Justin Harper seems to be tearing it up

We heard so much of how good Marcus Smith was doing in OTA’s and now with pads on, Justin Harper is doing very well. He is fairly big guy at like 6’5". Maybe he could be a Plaxico Burress type of WR, just without the bullet wound.

You have to hate losing more than you love winning.

by Mr MaLoR on Jul 29, 2009 1:30 PM EDT reply actions  

whatever

this stuff is cool to follow, but tons of guys “tear it up” at training camp and proceed to get bitched when the regular season starts.

I’m not saying it will or won’t be Harper, I’m just saying let’s wait and see before we make too much of his performance in practice. Everybody is supposed to look good in practice—that’s why it’s practice. If you don’t look good in practice, well, you’re REALLY not gonna look good in a real game.

So I’m glad to hear that Flacco is developing a rapport with the young receivers, I’m just keeping the optimism cautious and waiting to see who steps up during the regular season, since I know I won’t be the one to predict it.

by jackmca on Jul 29, 2009 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

…since I know I won’t be the one to predict it.

Not with that attitude you won’t.

Water covers 2/3 of the Earth's surface. Ed Reed covers the rest.

by Ampallang on Jul 29, 2009 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Look, Harper is looking really good

and is obviously Flacco main long guy, with Clayton assuming the “Mason” role. But as much as I’m impressed as well, let’s wait to see what he does compared to the other wideouts (M. Smith) against the rest of the defense when the vets report on Friday. If he continues to tear it up after that, then I’ll be convinced he’s the real deal. Right now, while I think he can definitely do it in the NFL (look at his former teammate at Va. Tech, Eddie Royal!), the jury’s still out.

aka 'Rexx'

by Bruce Raffel on Jul 29, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

who wears number 83 now?

by ello on Jul 29, 2009 1:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Rookie TE Davon Drew.

You have to hate losing more than you love winning.

by Mr MaLoR on Jul 29, 2009 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well done, Bruce!

The Beatdown has officially become one of the best sources on the internet for Raven’s information. In fact, it gives the other SBN blogs much to live up too. Those morons from the other blogs don’t have anything to pick on anymore… not that they ever did. Anyway, I’m proud of what you’ve done here recently.

by BAL_Hawk on Jul 29, 2009 2:20 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

Yea, Cleveland always speaks of how we have boring posts and how great their blog is. Where is their access to training camp?

You have to hate losing more than you love winning.

by Mr MaLoR on Jul 29, 2009 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cleveland always speaks of how we have boring posts…

I’ll have to agree with Cleveland on this one. It got so tedious having to read through the posts about all eleven of our wins last season.

Water covers 2/3 of the Earth's surface. Ed Reed covers the rest.

by Ampallang on Jul 29, 2009 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

I am humbled by your props!

But will not rest on my laurels. MaLoR, look for me Friday am on the field in my new Baltimore Beatdown white polo shirt! I’ll be the tall good looking guy around the rest of the fat out of shape press. Actually, the most fit of all the guys is Mark Viviano, who runs and recently completed a marathon in Seattle with a pretty decent time to boot. Gerry Sandusky is still in decent shape but the rest have dined at the Ravens cafe’ way too often!

aka 'Rexx'

by Bruce Raffel on Jul 29, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

I will be reporting Friday’s morning practice.

You have to hate losing more than you love winning.

by Mr MaLoR on Jul 29, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

NOW TAKING BETS

Braylon Edwards is on the non-football injury list with an unspecified injury. As some of you may recall, Cleveland has had major problems with Staph infections in recent years. Anybody want to bet that Braylon HAS A STAPH INFECTION!

note: this is pure speculation. There has been no report whatsoever that Edwards has a staph infection. But I hope he does.

by jackmca on Jul 29, 2009 4:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Definitely does

You have to hate losing more than you love winning.

by Mr MaLoR on Jul 29, 2009 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

I just heard that he was out of shape

and Man-genius wants to make a point about his not so happy receiver being ready to play rather than just complain.

aka 'Rexx'

by Bruce Raffel on Jul 29, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

bruce- your energy and love for the team jumps off the page. it’s the first person information and the unique camera shots that are a breath of fresh air. your covering everything i wanted to know about training camp. from the food to the most obscure rookies. i watched anita and scott today and was bored out of my mind. scott is a wet noodle and i’m waiting for anita to headlock his droopy dog ass with her pipes. thanks for changing it up. i predict a few guest appearances for you on TV soon…and a tour bus with Beatdown and a Fathead of you on the side.

by raven on Jul 29, 2009 10:34 PM EDT reply actions  

i’ll be there friday too. i’m going to show streak across the field so i can get posted on the Beatdown. bruce- take the picture as I run by Flacco in mid release. i’ll make it look like i’m running a slant.

by raven on Jul 29, 2009 10:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Find me!

If it’s not raining, I’ll be in a white polo with the Beatdown logo on it. Oh wait, you’ll only be able to see my back. Uh,…I’ll be the one with the less than professional looking camera.

Wow, raven, you actually sound normal. Want me to bring you the t-shirt I promised? Thanks for the kudos.

PS- I want to reach thru the radio when I hear Anita whine about wanting Marshall or Boldin and her comments that our receivers are “crap!” Wonder how the players feel about THAT comment!?

aka 'Rexx'

by Bruce Raffel on Jul 30, 2009 9:20 AM EDT up reply actions  

Could you tell me when

So I could take a picture and add it as my Profile ID?

Ravens...who else?

by The Instigator on Jul 30, 2009 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

only i can say that..yeah, bring the shirt if you get this. i think anita reads my posts and spews it on air.

by raven on Jul 30, 2009 10:46 PM EDT reply actions  

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