[News] 6/18: News And Notes: Ravens Conclude Successful Minicamp

[BR News]

Maxx Williams leaves practice early. Zuttah, Wagner ‘on schedule.’ Orr impressive. Koch boots field goals.

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[hen826957]

This team is sharp man sharp. Terrell could be a little more in shape and he's ready to go. This team is going to be amazing. We are well ahead of other teams in the NFL including right now and the future we are stacked its scary.

[Ravensfan23]

Sounds like the team got some good work in and came out healthy. Now the offseason practice portion is over, the most important part is that those who stay in Baltimore continue to have a strong presence at the Castle everyday. For those that are going back to their hometowns or vacation spots, please STAY OUT OF TROUBLE!!!!!

[Postapocalypse Raven]

Sure hope Suggs doesn't hurt himself trying to get into shape at the last minute.

[edreed2o]

I truely think the only reason Suggs hasnt retired this season is because he thinks we have an extremely good chance to a super bowl this year. That weight he packed on shows carelessness that I've never seen from him before. Kinda sad and dissapointing. I see this being his last season.

[hen826957]

@edreed2o Hope not. Suggs can still play at a high level he is just being a little lazy during the offseason a little more in shape would do the trick for Suggs.

[Purple Dawg 96]

This team was one very very very bad pass away from winning it all! Not too much to improve on! 1st drive will be a TOUCHDOWN! BET!!!

[Cillmatic]

This team was one very very very bad pass away from winning it all! Not too much to improve on! 1st drive will be a TOUCHDOWN! BET!!!

What pass are you talking about? I hope you not talking about Joe to Torrey because that was Torrey's fault.

[ALSKAN RAVEN FAN]

What pass are you talking about? I hope you not talking about Joe to Torrey because that was Torrey's fault.

Good point. I am in the camp of thinking T.Smith could have adjusted better to the ball and at very least became a defender.

[stixfix69]

This was a successful set of OTA's this year, no major injuries, none of the rookies from what i have heard of was totally lost out there, so that tells me they were paying attention, and studied their playbooks....Players with rough years last year, came into these OTA's getting props from the coaches...Next stop....Pads and some serious contact.....

[BmoreFan15]

For some reason I feel that Flacco is going to put up BIG numbers this season...

[ravens4life86]

Hope Williams is ok. ... Perriman and Waller Twin Towers.. Thats the dynamic duo WRs cant wait...

[Cillmatic]

Hope Williams is ok. ... Perriman and Waller Twin Towers.. Thats the dynamic duo WRs cant wait...

Seems like Aiken and Butler are way ahead of Waller.

[The Mom Gene]

For some reason I feel that Flacco is going to put up BIG numbers this season...

Me too Bmore...  Me too.

He just has a certain confidence about him this year.  Really looks like he's having fun.  There's just something different.

[cobrajet]

Butler seems to be pass catching machine.

[BmoreFan15]

Me too Bmore...  Me too.

He just has a certain confidence about him this year.  Really looks like he's having fun.  There's just something different.

Exactly! I'm glad I'm not the only one that feels that way.

[ellicottraven]

You know which other Ravens D tackle was able to run 15 yards to stop a play? The recently traded Haloti Ngata! So you are doing great Timmy! Keep it up!

[ellicottraven]

For some reason I feel that Flacco is going to put up BIG numbers this season...

Agreed! In recent pressers there's almost a quiet confidence about him. I can't put my finger on it, but to sum it up he seems supremely confident and really loose!

[bryangraham013@gmail.ocm]

beside old Smitty the wr group are unknown it will be interesting to watch this young cast react to the spotlight for real just imagine the likes of Aiken, Brown, Perriman, and Campy and Butler go to work for Flacco I really believe these kids will it all on the field.

[RRRRRavens]

Me too Bmore...  Me too.

He just has a certain confidence about him this year.  Really looks like he's having fun.  There's just something different.

He looks more mature to me.  Although there are other players older than him he is starting to look a little like a father figure to the team.  He looks comfortably self-assured without looking smug and trying to tell everyone else how to do their business.

Edited June 19, 2015 by RRRRRavens

[ravenstrong]

Anyone else feeling like we could have a couple Anquan Boldin type receivers in Aiken and Butler? If Kamar improves on last year and Butler can live up to the hype that's rising on him, I feel very confident on our group. Throw in Perriman, Smith Sr still gettin after along with Marlon Brown, Campanaro if he can stay healthy, Waller, Carter..

Add in Crockett who I believe will put up numbers close to that or around Owen Daniels numbers last year and Maxx/Boyle subbing in with Pitta a potentia to add in, we are looking damn fine. Now let's get through training camp without any big injuries.

[bryangraham013@gmail.ocm]

seriously Marlon and Kamar are coming in to their own and Butler is not far behind if and when Campy gets healthy Perriman is getting off of press coverage when have we heard a raven wr handling press coverage and what about big Waller I don't see the ravens putting waller on the practice squad for Pittsburgh or Cleveland to pluck him this is a good young core believe me.

[bryangraham013@gmail.ocm]

I think Butler reminds me of Bolden just faster he and Aiken are showing the hands they both are sure handed like Bolden was here if Campy stays healthy he can be the our Edlman the were going after Edlman last yr but Decosta decided in drafting Campanaro which was cheaper

[The Negotiator]

I think this year the Ravens are going to have a top 5 offense if everyone stays healthy!

[whobilly]

No news on Arthur Brown is not good news. Orr stepping up...Brown is on the brink.

[trevorsteadman]

I think this year the Ravens are going to have a top 5 offense if everyone stays healthy!

I don't think it will reach 5th just because of the new pieces.. I do agree they have a chance to improve on the 12/13th ranked offense from last year but I think top 10 would be a good goal. It's very hard to sneak into the top 5 offenses of the NFL because Flacco would be competing against players like Rodgers, Manning, Brees, etc. who have had their pieces set in place for quite a few years now and they run a more aggressive offense than the Ravens do. Honestly as long as they hang out around where they did last year or a little improvement, plus around a 10th ranked defense will get them deep into the play offs. Ravens, Patriots, and Seahawks were the most complete teams last year, and I see the Patriots dropping off losing their 3 starting cornerbacks. And in 2013 the Ravens proved that the most complete team wins Super Bowls and it doesn't have to be a top offense or top defense to win. They don't need anything flashy, just 10-11 wins and consistency in moving the chains for the young defense to get off the field and I will be happy.

[trevorsteadman]

Maxx Williams already injured concernes me. At least with the offensive line injuries we have Hurst and Urschel getting 1st team reps while Zuttah and Wagner rest. But the Ravens already have a lot of inexperienced play makers and the injuries to both Campanaro and Williams hurts the team because then the team will not be able to see what everyone can do and will have to make tough decisions come time of preseason. With the Ravens inexperienced offense they need to find those players who will step up and play at a young age and still come up with big plays against veteran cornerbacks. On paper this team looks better than last year but the inexperience at the skill positions on offense, along with Suggs and Dumervil one year older with no clear back up pass rusher concerns me. This year it may be the secondary pulling the weight of the front 7 and if that is the case the Ravens may get ran right over and that is frightening with Bell and Hill in the division.

[Grapple Raven]

" Rookie tight end Maxx Williams did not finish practice after he “tweaked something,” Harbaugh said, but the injury does not appear serious." 

 

Every time Harbs says "tweaked" and it doesn't appear to be serious, honestly that unsettles me a little, knowing Harbs injury talk by now.  I wish Harbs would have been a little more specific. Just tweaked "something" kinda leaves ya hanging out there on a limb, (no pun intended).   And, yes I am a worrier, it is in my female DNA, lol  . 

[FastEddie]

For some reason I feel that Flacco is going to put up BIG numbers this season...

 

Absolutely agree. Flacco has the most experience out of any of our play makers besides SSS which I'm sure drives him to stand out and make plays.

 

I also think he would like another Disney World trip......

[alexbayrobin]

I agree with everything said about Joe. I think with Joe leading the way this offense will be the best it's ever been.