Jul 30, 2015; Owings Mills, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Justin Forsett (29) carries the ball during drills on day one of training camp at Under Armour Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Usually the weekend is a relatively quiet time while training camp is carrying on, but we have lots of interesting tidbits to share this week. Not to mention another round of injuries to discuss.
Even though no one in the Ravens’ organization has expressed any concern about the installation of yet another new offense, we still have to see it work before all doubts can be erased. New offensive coordinator Marc Trestman has about 6 weeks to get his players ready, and he is happy with how things have gone so far.
Trestman told The Baltimore Sun that the Ravens are ‘right on schedule’ and expressed his desire to retain the run heavy offense that Gary Kubiak deployed with great success last season. Trestman reiterated that Ravens football is ‘run first,’ and that the team will use the ground game to set up the passing game.
Saturday’s camp session, the third day of training camp, didn’t disappoint either. Wide receiver Kamar Aiken took advantage of the absence of Breshad Perriman (knee bruise) by making several acrobatic catches. Aiken isn’t going away in this wide receiver competition, even if he faces an uphill battle against the Ravens’ first round draft pick.
The Ravens also brought in another wide receiver to add to the mix, former Army quarterback Trent Steelman. Steelman’s story is an interesting one, as he tried out two years ago for the Ravens and was offered a contract, but wound up having to serve his military commitment first. Steelman holds the school record for rushing touchdowns with 45.
Hope you enjoy today’s Ravens links!
Baltimore Ravens news and notes from around the FanSided network
Joe Flacco, Ravens’ camp first step towards Super Bowl? – Joe Wedra, NFL Mocks
Lardarius Webb passes conditioning test, but concerns remain – Joe Serpico, The Baltimore Wire
Baltimore Ravens news and notes from around the rest of the interwebs
Ravens offensive coordinator Marc Trestman says offense is ‘right on schedule’ – Aaron Wilson, The Baltimore Sun
Ravens’ wide receiver Kamar Aiken delivers strong performance with several acrobatic catches – Aaron Wilson, The Baltimore Sun
Ravens safety Matt Elam ‘very excited’ about this season, in better shape – Aaron Wilson, The Baltimore Sun
Former Army quarterback Trent Steelman hoping to stick with Ravens after long journey to the NFL – Aaron Wilson, The Baltimore Sun
Defensive line shuts down running game – Brian Bower, Russell Street Report
More training camp observations via Twitter:
In first padded practice, #Ravens LB Courtney Upshaw gave a couple of shots to TE Nick Boyle. But Boyle didn't back down. Showed toughness.
— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) August 1, 2015
Marc Trestman didn't provide a medical update on wide receiver Marlon Brown, who didn't practice today. Unclear why
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 1, 2015
Matt Elam left field with trainer didn't return walked off under his own power
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 1, 2015
#Ravens' John Urschel filled in at center with first team after Jeremy Zuttah got banged up
— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) August 1, 2015
#Ravens CB Lardarius Webb is with the 1st team. He celebrated breaking up a pass to DeAndre Carter but then got beat by Carter on next play.
— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) August 1, 2015
Quinton Pointer, a three-year journeyman CB, got some reps with the first team. He could be passing Asa Jackson on the depth chart.
— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) August 1, 2015
#Ravens not practicing: LB Elvis Dumervil (tendinitis), WR Breshad Perriman (knee), WR Marlon Brown and LB ILB Andrew Bose
— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) August 1, 2015
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