Monday Ravens links: Joe Flacco toning down trash talk, Asa Jackson getting shot at punt returner

Joe Flacco has toned down trash talk

The Ravens' quarterback isn't sparring with the defense as much as he did a year ago, and the reason is because there's more for the offense to focus on this preseason, writes The Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec.

Rick Dennison praises Joe Flacco's footwork thus far

The Baltimore Sun's Aaron Wilson writes that Ravens quarterbacks coach Rick Dennison has been happy with the improvements Flacco has made on his footwork.

Asa Jackson will get shot at punt returner

Even though Jacoby Jones will get first dibs, the Ravens' cornerback will also get a chance to return punts this season, writes BaltimoreRavens.com's Ryan Mink.

How does Bernard Pierce fit in zone-blocking scheme?

Purple Reign Show's Dan Bryden takes a look at last year's film to see how Bernard Pierce fits in a zone-blocking scheme.

Ravens practicing at Navy tonight

CSNBaltimore.com's Clifton Brown writes that the Ravens begin preparations for this Thursday's preseason game against the 49ers with an open practice at Navy tonight.

Anyone stepping up at corner?

Russell Street Report's Dev Panchwagh breaks down the competition between Chykie Brown and Asa Jackson, and whether either has a leg up in the competition.