Ravens Training Camp: Day 3
by Bruce Raffel on Jul 30, 2011 7:00 PM EDT
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PrintToday was full pads and contact day at the Baltimore Ravens Training Camp. Under blue skies that gave the players (and media) a break with lower temperatures, much less humidity and a little breeze the players knocked helmets hard for the first time in camp.
Starting with drills at various locations around the fields, groups held walk-thru's, one-on-one passing drills and Special Teams formations simultaneously. In some of the passing drills, QB Joe Flacco set up with his first team receivers, which included Anquan Boldin, Torrey Smith, Ed Dickson and Ray Rice. Dennis Pitta or Brandon Jones came in on three-wide sets. Tandon Doss, James Hardy, Devon Drew, Anthony Allen formed the second team under QB Hunter Cantwell, with rookie QB Tyrod Taylor running the 3rd team with receivers Justin Harper, RB Damien Berry and some of the second teamers.
Offensive Coordinator Cam Cameron was calling out names and numbers of plays that would make anybody's head spin. There are obviously no dummies out here, as there is no way they could recall all the formations and assignments if they weren't in tuned with the team playbook.
On a one-on-one drill, the match-up we will see a lot in camp was between the two Smith rookies, Torrey and Jimmy. Jimmy marked Torrey closely on a sideline pattern, but the Maryland kid still hauled the pass in despite tight coverage. Rookie Chykie Brown picked off fellow rookie, QB Tyrod Taylor, prompting an observing Ed Reed to yell, "no one's beating Chykie today!" WR James Hardy jukes and beats Jimmy smith surprisingly easy. Meanwhile the "other" Terrapin wide receiver, LaQuan Williams makes a nice move resulting in a great catch.
In 11-on-11 drills, Ray Lewis is yapping at the offense after a play, but Flacco steps up after the play to yell at Ray, "you didn't make the tackle!" It's nice to see the two leaders of their side of the ball stepping up to take charge, even if it's just early in Training Camp.
In Red Zone Drills, Joe rifles a bullet to a cutting Torrey Smith, who makes a nice finger-tip catch of the rocket, prompting head coach John Harbaugh to yell, "That's a touchdown!"
Of all the hitting in the full-contact drills, the one player with the most solid hits is ILB Jason Phillips, who is playing with the first team in place of Ray on some rotations. Phillips stops two running backs on successive plays, knocking them backwards and flat.
Even thought he offense can move the ball, in short yardage situations, defense still rules in Baltimore, even in July.
More photos and interview notes to follow.
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I agree, thanks Bruce. This is good stuff.
Jason Phillips is someone to watch IMO. His problem last year was pass coverage. We’ll see…
by 60minuteassassin on Jul 31, 2011 7:46 AM EDT up reply actions
His problem last year was pass coverage.
That was a general problem for all the Ravens linebackers last year.
Water covers 2/3 of the Earth's surface. Ed Reed covers the rest.
State your case, back it up with facts and reasonable opinions ...
Bruce Raffel
All Phillipsw does and did on ST last year
is make hard , solid hits. He’s always around the ball and plays really intense. He was the LB leader at TCU, where the other two LB’s were 1st and 2nd round picks in 2010 (I think). He might be real good next to Jameel when, you know, HE retires.
aka 'Rexx'
by Bruce Raffel on Jul 31, 2011 10:17 AM EDT up reply actions
Love Reading this stuff..
I love the Jawing of Flacco to Lewis!(funny)… didnt like seeing on espn the free agency grading in the afc north …Only the Bungles graded out worse than the Ravens.. they had an “F” while the Ravens had a “D”. Of course They give the Squealers a “B”…but not sure why, they’ve done as much as us.
Who cares?
The only thing that matter is winning the games, not winning over ESPN.
You come at the king, you best not miss.
by organizedchaos52 on Jul 30, 2011 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions
ratings don't matter... they're just to make money for media
Ravens are in good shape… when do we play Philly so Joe can torch that weak secondary for a series or two?
I told you somewhere else, February.
The 5th, to be exact
You come at the king, you best not miss.
by organizedchaos52 on Jul 30, 2011 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
+1
Love it.
"I hate your sig…" -Mr MaLoR
by StuckInUtah on Jul 30, 2011 7:35 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
To be honest,
I’m skeptical. But I’m far more skeptical of the Eagles making it (hahaha Vince Young? I hope Vick doesn’t get hurt) than of the Ravens.
You come at the king, you best not miss.
by organizedchaos52 on Jul 30, 2011 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Ravens play Philly in first pre season game.
Would be sad, but interesting, if Vick gets slammed to the turf,…not wishing, but just saying…
aka 'Rexx'
by Bruce Raffel on Jul 31, 2011 10:18 AM EDT up reply actions
I suppose it's good for there SB chances that we don't have Adalius anymore.
You come at the king, you best not miss.
by organizedchaos52 on Jul 31, 2011 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Well done as always Bruce
After a long lockout, I’m having a mental orgasm reading these. So far it seems like Torrey may be more ready to start then Jimmy, which given the recent resigning of Carr and departure of Mason may be a good thing. Nonetheless, hopefully Jimmy can adapt quickly. Thanks Bruce!
"I hate your sig…" -Mr MaLoR
by StuckInUtah on Jul 30, 2011 7:34 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Appreciate the props
doing what I can for all the fans, and getting a farmer’s sunburn on the back of my neck.
aka 'Rexx'
by Bruce Raffel on Jul 31, 2011 10:18 AM EDT up reply actions
a lot of us wanted Oz to draft and ILB this spring, don’t forget J Phillips. He really showed up last year on special teams with P Burgess. He’s an animal, just youtube when he was at TCU. He attacks the ball carriers. I would like to see him run with the one in preseason and let Ray rest.
I agree and this year could be his year to shine
What happens to a dream deferred?
Does it dry up
Like a raisin in the sun?
Or fester like a sore--
And then run?
Does it stink like rotten meat?
Or crust and sugar over--
like a syrupy sweet?
Maybe it just sags
like a heavy load.
Or does it explode?-langton Hughes
yeah I agree with Jimmy and Cary shutting down the other teams WR’s, they’ll make anybody rushing the QB look good - Jaz
as long as he doesnt have to guard any tight ends in pass coverage..
from wat i remember last year he didnt perform too well in pass coverage…the qbs were picking on him whenever they saw his number
yeah but he could have improved in that area but I guess we will see once preseason starts
What happens to a dream deferred?
Does it dry up
Like a raisin in the sun?
Or fester like a sore--
And then run?
Does it stink like rotten meat?
Or crust and sugar over--
like a syrupy sweet?
Maybe it just sags
like a heavy load.
Or does it explode?-langton Hughes
yeah I agree with Jimmy and Cary shutting down the other teams WR’s, they’ll make anybody rushing the QB look good - Jaz
This.
You come at the king, you best not miss.
by organizedchaos52 on Jul 30, 2011 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
make sense
What happens to a dream deferred?
Does it dry up
Like a raisin in the sun?
Or fester like a sore--
And then run?
Does it stink like rotten meat?
Or crust and sugar over--
like a syrupy sweet?
Maybe it just sags
like a heavy load.
Or does it explode?-langton Hughes
yeah I agree with Jimmy and Cary shutting down the other teams WR’s, they’ll make anybody rushing the QB look good - Jaz
gaither failed a physical in oakland
maybe his career is done. injury seems real
maybe so I hope he gets healthy soon It would suck for him to not be able to get any work in the nfl
but he seems optimistic that things will be alright
What happens to a dream deferred?
Does it dry up
Like a raisin in the sun?
Or fester like a sore--
And then run?
Does it stink like rotten meat?
Or crust and sugar over--
like a syrupy sweet?
Maybe it just sags
like a heavy load.
Or does it explode?-langton Hughes
yeah I agree with Jimmy and Cary shutting down the other teams WR’s, they’ll make anybody rushing the QB look good - Jaz
Jazz if he isn’t healthy yet he won’t be for a long time
"Airborne, do not look at the ground. I promise you, it will be there. Unless the tectonic plates shift, and a chasm opens up on the drop zone, in which case we will surely let you know."
by jackmca on Jul 31, 2011 12:27 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
It sucks so much to have to read all this instead of being there. First time in my life I haven’t mad it to Westminster.
Lucky punk Bruce.
"'If there isn't a bone sticking out of my leg, I'm playing" - Marshall Yanda
by Mr MaLoR on Jul 30, 2011 9:31 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Go to satdium next Saturday
Free practice, but not the same as Westminster. (Coaches use a lot more foul language w/ no fans around. Cam was funny Saturday, but can’t and won’t print what he yelled.
aka 'Rexx'
by Bruce Raffel on Jul 31, 2011 10:20 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh I’ll be there, don’t worry bout that.
"'If there isn't a bone sticking out of my leg, I'm playing" - Marshall Yanda
Anyone know what time the practice starts?
by JoshuaStein on Jul 31, 2011 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions
The Bengals are officially done. Dead. Kaput. Finished. starting LB Roderick Muckelroy is out for the yr. hurt himself in drills and Keith Rivers might not return from injury until midseason. They could seriously go 0-16
How did Sergio do with tackling for the first time? I think we would all like to know that report.
"'If there isn't a bone sticking out of my leg, I'm playing" - Marshall Yanda
by Mr MaLoR on Jul 30, 2011 9:33 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
John Harbaugh said he looked good and Sergio said he felt good tackling players lol
What happens to a dream deferred?
Does it dry up
Like a raisin in the sun?
Or fester like a sore--
And then run?
Does it stink like rotten meat?
Or crust and sugar over--
like a syrupy sweet?
Maybe it just sags
like a heavy load.
Or does it explode?-langton Hughes
yeah I agree with Jimmy and Cary shutting down the other teams WR’s, they’ll make anybody rushing the QB look good - Jaz
I watched him intently
I did not see any head banging or even solo tackling from him. He always seemed to be trailing the play and rolled into the pile on tackles, making me think he was just trying to get some sort of contact, but nothing like Phillips meeting guys head on and body slaming them like he did twice.
aka 'Rexx'
by Bruce Raffel on Jul 31, 2011 10:21 AM EDT up reply actions
All im hearing is that jimmy keeps getting outplayed by our recievers
by zmmckay on Jul 30, 2011 9:35 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
atleast he's playing physical/aggressive but so far he just learning I think its best for him to get outplayed by wideouts now then any other time
What happens to a dream deferred?
Does it dry up
Like a raisin in the sun?
Or fester like a sore--
And then run?
Does it stink like rotten meat?
Or crust and sugar over--
like a syrupy sweet?
Maybe it just sags
like a heavy load.
Or does it explode?-langton Hughes
yeah I agree with Jimmy and Cary shutting down the other teams WR’s, they’ll make anybody rushing the QB look good - Jaz
I’m hearing differently. He has trouble playing off coverage, but he’s playing well when he plays tight on the line. Boldin was said to be having trouble shaking him.
The writer formerly known as This White Man Can Jump; Powah Stached; Bear Killer; Da Dude; The Other Bambino; TJ Dropped The Season; Harbaugh Is My Co-Pilot; Billick's Alter Ego; Mr. Poopy Pants.
True, he has been burnt
but her has made his share of lockdown plays as well. The skills are raw but he is an amazing athlete by what I’ve seen.
aka 'Rexx'
by Bruce Raffel on Jul 31, 2011 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions
Question
what happened to Marc Bulger?
I like Turtles!
nothing he still a free agent
What happens to a dream deferred?
Does it dry up
Like a raisin in the sun?
Or fester like a sore--
And then run?
Does it stink like rotten meat?
Or crust and sugar over--
like a syrupy sweet?
Maybe it just sags
like a heavy load.
Or does it explode?-langton Hughes
yeah I agree with Jimmy and Cary shutting down the other teams WR’s, they’ll make anybody rushing the QB look good - Jaz
James Hardy isn’t with the ones, torrey smith is starting for now. Hostler and Harbaugh seem pleased so far with what they see.
by Raven_all_day on Jul 31, 2011 6:57 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Torrey has looked pretty damn good to me
and made a couple real nice catches over the middle instead of just burning the sidelines.
aka 'Rexx'
by Bruce Raffel on Jul 31, 2011 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions
Hostler said he was very surprised by how far ahead he and tandon doss is. They haven’t had to slow anything down for them yet so that is a gd sign for those two.
by Raven_all_day on Jul 31, 2011 11:03 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
U guys do know doss wont see the field this year right Thats just not the way we do it
by zmmckay on Jul 31, 2011 12:08 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
If he is truly a talent, he will see the field.
by Raven_all_day on Jul 31, 2011 12:25 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Exactly. If yamon figurs saw limited action so can doss, since I’m faiirly sure he’s a lot better
"Airborne, do not look at the ground. I promise you, it will be there. Unless the tectonic plates shift, and a chasm opens up on the drop zone, in which case we will surely let you know."
by jackmca on Jul 31, 2011 12:29 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
If we have this group of WR’s going into the season I would be very surprised if Doss doesn’t see the field. I have heard his hands have been great and he’s also made a few really tough catches. He also is a very good route runner.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
As it stands Doss is either third or fourth. Which means he definitely will see playing time.
If Mason resigns and Reed gets ahead it might be a little difficult for him but I think he can do it.
I like doss alot and some think he can only play the underneath routes
but it was said that he can be a player that can be a vertical threat because he has good size and he has more speed than people think.
What happens to a dream deferred?
Does it dry up
Like a raisin in the sun?
Or fester like a sore--
And then run?
Does it stink like rotten meat?
Or crust and sugar over--
like a syrupy sweet?
Maybe it just sags
like a heavy load.
Or does it explode?-langton Hughes
yeah I agree with Jimmy and Cary shutting down the other teams WR’s, they’ll make anybody rushing the QB look good - Jaz
Doss was just getting over an injury when he ran his 40 time. He has many records at Indiana including all purpose yards. You have to have speed to do that I would think.
by Raven_all_day on Jul 31, 2011 5:37 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
naaaaaaaaaaahhhhh
"Airborne, do not look at the ground. I promise you, it will be there. Unless the tectonic plates shift, and a chasm opens up on the drop zone, in which case we will surely let you know."
by jackmca on Jul 31, 2011 8:45 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Nothing yet. No fullbacks have signed, though. I’m sure a lot of teams are interested in him.
by JoshuaStein on Jul 31, 2011 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions
LEACH JUST SIGNED WITH RAVENS!
My dad taught me how to make meat for sloppy joes and my mom let me turn over hot dogs on the grill.
by ChopMaster on Jun 25, 2011 7:25 PM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 28, 2011 9:50 PM EDT reply actions
by ChopMaster on Jul 3, 2011 3:52 PM EDT reply actions
Very nice!
any idea why theyre spending the money on leach but not mclain? probably cuz mclain wants to carry the ball too much huh?
that and Leach is the clear best blocking FB in the NFL. He doesn’t want the ball he just wants to hit somebody. I also heard MCclain lost weight trying to prepare himself to get more carries and that just shows he’s not fully dedicated to blocking.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
Him and Gaither must’ve been drinking the same cool aid
by Raven_all_day on Jul 31, 2011 5:38 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
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