The Baltimore Ravens May Have Broken a Rule…
According to a report by ESPN’s Jamison Hensley, the Ravens could be investigated for violating a rule of the NFL CBA. Hensley’s source says that the Ravens may have used full pads in their rookie mini-camps.
Full pads and contact are not allowed yet. This should not be the biggest deal in the world. Don’t expect the Ravens to lose a draft pick or anything like this.
Hensley pointed towards 2010 when the Ravens had a couple practice violations. All they lost in that case was some practice time.
This is a new age in football. The CBA has so many restrictions that it is hard to keep up. Honestly it would not be surprising if the Ravens did sneak in some contact. John Harbaugh preaches toughness and physical football, more than any coach in football. After the onslaught of injuries in 2015 however, avoiding contact before it is called for, seems like a good idea.
There was a day when this would not even be news. NFL teams could do whatever they wanted with their rookies. In the player safety movement and the power of the players union, this becomes a factor. It may not be the end of the world, but generally investigations are not a good thing.
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Its the off season and this is news. That being said I would not get all worked up about this. It’s so easy to fall into these kinds of situations. Just the thought that the Ravens are getting ready for the season is exciting. Can it just be football season?