Jul 24, 2014; Owings Mills, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Steve Smith (89) signs autographs for fans after practice at Under Armour Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Training Camp Notes 7/26
Today was the first day of practice that featured contact, and the action on the field certainly reflected the heat outside. We saw quite a few plays being made on the ball, on both sides of the ball. Newly signed safety Will Hill made an immediate presence on the field.
New safety Will Hill intercepted rookie quarterback Keith Wenning today
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) July 26, 2014
Seventh round pick Michael Campanaro seems to be doing what he needs to do to seize a roster spot at the crowded wide receiver position.
Michael Campanaro had a first down on a sideline pass from backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor, quick cuts from the rookie from Wake Forest
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) July 26, 2014
There were some nice plays in the running game as well.
Kelechi Osemele threw a big block to knock down safety Darian Stewart in the open field on a long Ray Rice reception off a swing pass
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) July 26, 2014
And Chykie Brown continues to get burned by everybody. The guy has had about as bad a camp so far as you could possibly have.
Steve Smith made a long leaping catch down the right sideline with Chykie Brown covering him
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) July 26, 2014
Play of the Day: Smith Sr. gave Chykie Brown the ball spin following a sweet catch. http://t.co/z3SAaAFgi5 #RavensCamp
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) July 26, 2014
Jacoby Jones beat Chykie Brown for a long touchdown catch
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) July 26, 2014
Lardarius Webb missed another practice due to his back spasms, but the team maintains that they are not serious. Can’t blame them for being overly cautious here, as the team lacks quality depth at the cornerback position. Dominique Franks still hasn’t passed his conditioning test and missed his third straight practice.
Not practicing: Dominique Franks (conditioning), Lardarius Webb (back), Will Rackley, Parker Graham (undisclosed) and Terrence Cody (hip)
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) July 26, 2014
Speaking of cornerback depth, Aaron Ross is officially out for the season.
CB Aaron Ross (Achilles) has been officially placed on Injured Reserve.
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) July 26, 2014
There were a couple of close injury calls today as well. There are always kinks to be worked out, so we are holding our breath through this summer work.
RB Bernard Pierce left practice early and walked off with a team doctor. Kubiak didn't have an information after practice.
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) July 26, 2014
Joe Flacco got stretched out by a trainer, seems like his lower back is a bit tight. Hasn't missed any reps, though
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) July 26, 2014
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Gary Kubiak also announced he would be calling plays from the field this season. There really isn’t any evidence that the field is better or worse than the booth, but we like seeing our coaches on the sideline, personally.
Offensive Coordinator Gary Kubiak said he will call plays from the sideline this year. #RavensCamp
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) July 26, 2014
Gary Kubiak: 'I’ll be down there with Joe [Flacco] so that I know I’m there when he comes off the field so we can talk.'
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) July 26, 2014
Kubiak had praise for impressive fullback Kyle Juszczyk, and some praise/criticism for the uneven Jah Reid.
Gary kubiak on kyle juszczyk 'he's very athletic he's got good hands'
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) July 26, 2014
gary kubiak says Jah reid has lost weight moving better 'it would be nice to see Jah stay healthy'
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) July 26, 2014
Kubiak revealed that Ryan Jensen is no longer part of the right tackle competition, so it does look like they are counting on Reid to improve.
gary kubiak said ryan Jensen will remain inside at guard not going to play tackle anymore
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) July 26, 2014
Dean Pees was most definitely not pleased with his defense on day 3. They have been giving up some big plays, but Pees attributes that more to lack of physicality than speed.
Dean Pees: 'I feel like we've got a faster defensive football team. We need to be more physical.'
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) July 26, 2014
That wraps up another day of training camp! Stay tuned for all the latest updates as we move through the summer and onward to real football.