Feb 3, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Dean Pees hugs linebacker Ray Lewis after defeating the San Francisco 49ers 34-31 in Super Bowl XLVII at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
The Ravens got a well deserved day off today, and instead attended a “team building” event that consisted of going to the movies.
Ravens have canceled today's practice for a team-building activity
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 20, 2014
ravens are going to the movies to reward the players today for hard work on practice field
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 20, 2014
Movie day for #Ravens. They're seeing "Lucy" at a local theater.
— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) August 20, 2014
The movie choice was made by the Raven’s leadership council. Humorously, John Harbaugh was asked if the players are Scarlett Johannson fans.
Not surprising, #Ravens coach John Harbaugh said the movie "Lucy" was a unanimous pick by the team's leadership council.
— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) August 20, 2014
As far as team-building activities go, the #Ravens went from visiting Gettysburg last year to seeing ScarJo this year.
— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) August 20, 2014
John Harbaugh said the leadership council picked the movie, "Lucy," said it was a unanimous selection
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 20, 2014
John Harbaugh was asked if this means the Ravens are Scarlett Johannson fans:
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 20, 2014
'I'm not going to go down that road for you, well-played'
There were some interesting tidbits that didn’t involve popcorn and giant sodas. While John Harbaugh has expressed his happiness with the run game, Gary Kubiak explained that it is critical in his scheme and is why their red zone success has improved.
Gary kubiak 'we need to run the ball well to be effective in the red zone'
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 20, 2014
Finally, while most of us are a bit worried about the defense (particularly the secondary), it appears that Dean Pees doesn’t share our concerns. Pees thinks that this unit will be a top five or better group this season.
dean pees says he thinks defense can be even better than top five says 'the sky's the limit'
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 20, 2014
We hope he’s right, of course. But it’s really contingent on the health of Lardarius Webb and Jimmy Smith. If they can stay upright this season, we have a feeling his prediction will come true.