Monday Ravens links: Timmy Jernigan showing aggression, players with something to prove

Some Ravens fans were taken aback a bit when the organization drafted Florida State defensive tackle Timmy Jernigan with its second-round pick.

After all, the Ravens already had plenty of numbers up front and it wasn't seen as a perceived need. But Jernigan has gotten off to a fast start in organized team activities, impressing the coaching staff.

The Baltimore Sun's Aaron Wilson writes that Jernigan has "shown an aggressive personality on the practice field."

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Only Ryan Tannehill was sacked more times than Joe Flacco a year ago. Flacco also threw a 22 interceptions in 2013, the most in a single season in his career.

Purple Reign Show's Phil Gentile lists Flacco among four other Ravens players as guys with something to prove this year.

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Though Chris Canty is the favorite to once again start as Baltimore's five-technique defensive end, Russell Street Report's MIke Fast writes that the starting spot should be up for grabs heading into 2014.