08/04 Practice Updates

[Bullrush]

[b]8:38:45 am[/b]
The Ravens are taking the field for the first of two practices today. It's 89 degrees and there's not a cloud in the sky. It's going to be a sweltering morning in Westminster, Md.
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9:08:40 am[/b]
The Ravens are practicing in full pads. TE L.J. Smith is practicing after being sidelined with an injured hamstring.

[b]9:09:46 am[/b]
KR Yamon Figurs is practicing, as he has recovered from his foot injury.

[J-man]

Good thing L.J is back. Hopefully he can stay healthy.

[Bullrush]

[b]9:28:03 am[/b]
LB Antwan Barnes in not practicing. Two days ago, he suffered a mild concussion. He practiced yesterday, but he's just watching today.

[ravenrooter]

Thanks for all the updates. I hope you continue through-out training camp. BTW how are you so fortunate to be at every practice, lol?

[Ed_Reed20]

I really hope Smith and Davon Drew can push Heap for the TE spot. I have nothing against Heap but competition brings out the best in players.

[Bullrush]

[b]9:43:33 am[/b]
WR Demetrius Williams caught a 55-yard touchdown pass from QB Troy Smith. DB Frank Walker was defending on the play.

[Ed_Reed20]

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[b]9:43:33 am[/b]
WR Demetrius Williams caught a 55-yard touchdown pass from QB Troy Smith. DB Frank Walker was defending on the play.
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The practice All-Pro strikes again!

[Bullrush]

[b]9:47:02 am[/b]
WR Derrick Mason just missed catching a touchdown pass in the corner of the end zone. He was running full speed and his momentum carried him into the fans lining the field. He knocked down a little boy, but the kid wasn't hurt.

[b]9:48:15 am[/b]
WR Kelley Washington just made a fantastic touchdown catch. He celebrated by perfoming Ray Lewis' dance, much to the fans' delight.

[b]9:49:34 am[/b]
FB Le'Ron McClain just cleared the way for RB Ray Rice to score on a 5-yard run.

[ravenrooter]

[quote name='Ed_Reed20' date='04 August 2009 - 09:47 AM' timestamp='1249393670' post='214781']
The practice All-Pro strikes again!
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LOL...for real. If he keeps this up during the season we will be in good shape!

[Bullrush]

[b]9:53:30 am[/b]
This is why QB Troy Smith may be relegated to third team: He had WR Justin Harper over the middle, but threw it right to DB Frank Walker for an easy interception.

[b]9:54:57 am[/b]
Right now, one of the best position battles at camp is between QBs Troy Smith and John Beck to be the No.2 QB. They are both flawed and neither has outplayed the other.

[Ed_Reed20]

Yep. Kelly Washington has some serious moves.

[Skaught]

[quote name='Bullrush' date='04 August 2009 - 09:58 AM' timestamp='1249394286' post='214784']
[b]9:54:57 am[/b]
Right now, one of the best position battles at camp is between QBs Troy Smith and John Beck to be the No.2 QB. They are both flawed and neither has outplayed the other.
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How about Flacco? Havn't heard much about him other than Preston's report which I'm sure is exaggerated.

[Bullrush]

[b]10:00:13 am[/b]
The Ravens are running a "last play of the game" drill from the 3, 5 and 10-yard lines. The team scored from the 3, but QB Joe Flacco failed to complete a pass in the end zone during the final two plays. Now, it is QB Troy Smith's turn.

[Bullrush]

[b]10:06:01 am[/b]
QB Troy Smith followed his TD pass to WR Justin Harper during "last play of the game" drills with two incompletions.

[b]10:06:41 am[/b]
WR Derrick Mason is lying on the ground with a cramp in his left leg. He's being attended to by a trainer.

[Ed_Reed20]

Great stuff Bullrush! Were Harper, Williams or Washington on the field when Flacco ran the drill?

[Bullrush]

[quote name='Skaught' date='04 August 2009 - 04:01 PM' timestamp='1249394504' post='214786']
How about Flacco? Havn't heard much about him other than Preston's report which I'm sure is exaggerated.
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Ross Tucker was there at camp and he's raving about Flacco. I posted the link in the TC 2009 section if you scroll down a little. He's looked great. Throwing interceptions is part of training camp. Every QB does it. The past couple of days he actually looked terrific, so whatever. Just ignore Preston. Just like Fox News he's entertaining, but what he reports has very little to do with reality. He has his own theories and loves to make things up in order to get people to read his articles.

[Bullrush]

[b]10:13:14 am[/b]
WR Derrick Mason has returned to the field and is running routes.
[b]
10:16:10 am[/b]
WR Justin Harper just beat CB Derrick Martin and FS Haruki Nakamura to catch a 15-yard TD pass from QB Troy Smith.

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='Bullrush' date='04 August 2009 - 10:19 AM' timestamp='1249395544' post='214795']
[b]10:13:14 am[/b]
WR Derrick Mason has returned to the field and is running routes.[b]
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Warrior...

[Bullrush]

[b]10:57:12 am[/b]
John Harbaugh said that OT Adam Terry likely will be out for the season because he's still hampered by an injury he sustained to his right knee last year.[b] [/b]OT Adam Terry will have more surgeries on his right knee.

[b]11:00:44 am[/b]
John Harbaugh said neither K Graham Gano or K Steve Hauschka has the edge for the starting job. He said they've both been good and have made most of their kicks.

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='Bullrush' date='04 August 2009 - 11:12 AM' timestamp='1249398747' post='214816']
[b]11:00:44 am[/b]
John Harbaugh said neither K Graham Gano or K Steve Hauschka has the edge for the starting job. He said they've both been good and have made most of their kicks.
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The pre-season games should separate them.

[af16]

Keep these up, man, good stuff!

[ZIBBY28]

i really love reading the updates from a fan.. thanks a lot bullrush.. see you there Saturday

[FerrariFan87]

Are you posting Tweets from the Ravens or are these your own observations?

[H8R]

I think they are Ravens Tweets.

[Guest jasonIPS2]

Wish I could be there to watch. I've never made it out even though I'm always near by.

[ravenrooter]

[quote name='jasonIPS2' date='04 August 2009 - 03:57 PM' timestamp='1249415870' post='214979']
Wish I could be there to watch. I've never made it out even though I'm always near by.
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I know what you mean...I finally got out of work at a descent time today and went over to watch the final 45 minutes or so, but they decided to end practice early today, how convenient. I guess I'll try again tomorrow

[graffex]

I just got home from camp a little while ago. My third one so far this pre-season. I'll be heading out there again tommarow for the whole day. Guys are looking good, can't wait for the pre-season games to begin.