Training Camp Notes 7/25
By Brett Foote
Jul 24, 2014; Owings Mills, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens team president Richard W. Cass speaks with running back Ray Rice (27) after practice at Under Armour Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Welcome to training camp notes for today’s practice (7/25). Lots of good stuff went on today in camp, and thankfully we didn’t have another catastrophic injury. There was a big scare when Lardarius Webb went in for some treatment, but thankfully it doesn’t appear to be anything serious.
Ravens cornerback Lardarius Webb went inside for treatment early in practice and hasn't been back since. Ran off, didn't appear serious
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) July 25, 2014
Lardarius Webb leaving practice early wasn't serious, minor back issue
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) July 25, 2014
Timmy Jernigan is already making his presence felt on the field. We predicted this guy would steal some snaps and help the Raven’s pass rush out of the gate, and so far he is doing just that.
Another guy looking good was Jimmy Smith, who had an interception of Joe Flacco today. In spite of his off field incident, Smith is on track to becoming a shut down corner.
Jimmy Smith has had a strong start to camp, intercepted Joe Flacco and did a little dance that Flacco didn't appreciate watching at all
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) July 25, 2014
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Speaking of Smith, he doesn’t have much confidence that a contract extension will get done this offseason. Can’t blame him. The team likely has some reservations after his recent run in with the law, plus his value certainly took a hit.
Jimmy Smith on if he'll get a new contract: 'I've got two years left, and I'm pretty sure I'll probably go all two years. That's my mindset'
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) July 25, 2014
jimmy smith said he'll address his disorderly conduct case once it's been resolved
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) July 25, 2014
Dominique Franks still isn’t practicing after showing up to camp out of shape. He needs to pass his conditioning test soon or he risks getting axed.
Dominique Franks remains on the non-football injury list until he passes the conditioning test
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) July 25, 2014
Another guy that risks getting the axe is Tyrod Taylor, who continues to make mistakes on the field.
Backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor has hung passes too long in the air many times today, disrupting timing with open receivers DBs recovered
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) July 25, 2014
The big news of the day was the Ravens signing suspended safety Will Hill. Hill is a Pro Bowl talent at the position, but is getting ready to serve his third NFL suspension. It’s a no risk signing for the Ravens, who only had to cough up the veteran minimum with no guaranteed money. They can cut him at any time and not lose a dime. Call this one a savvy signing for Ozzie Newsome that could potentially pay massive dividends if Hill gets his head on straight.
Will hill told me he's learned from his mistakes says marijuana usage is behind him and he's assured the ravens of that decision as well
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) July 25, 2014
steve spagnuolo on will hill 'he looks like a linebacker' says he knows a lot about him from discussions in past with giants coaches
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) July 25, 2014
No guaranteed money included in 1-year, $570,000 deal for safety Will Hill. View of team: they've made no real investment, low to no risk
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) July 25, 2014
That’s all for today, stay tuned for all the latest updates!