Sep 27, 2014; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans wide receiver Keith Mumphery (25) is tripped up by Wyoming Cowboys cornerback DeAndre Jones (4) during the 1st half of a game at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Welcome to the Daily Caw, where we round up all the latest Baltimore Ravens news from around the web. As we celebrate moms around the globe today, we are also taking a look at some rookie minicamp highlights and one particular player who has stood out thus far. Plus, don’t expect John Harbaugh to address deflategate anytime soon.
Highlights from rookie minicamp – Garrett Downing, BaltimoreRavens.com
"The Ravens held their three-day rookie minicamp over the weekend, giving coaches, scouts and media members a chance to see the incoming rookie class in action. In addition to the team’s nine draft picks and 15 undrafted rookie signings, the Ravens also had a number of players participating on a tryout basis to give them more than 40 players for minicamp."
Breshad Perriman seeks to quietly make his own name – Jeff Zrebiec, The Baltimore Sun
"Breshad Perriman had always wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps and make it to the NFL. Now that he had, he set a new goal.“I want to make my own name,” he said. “You want to be successful so you won’t be labeled as Brett Perriman’s son. They’ll just know you as Breshad Perriman.”"
Ravens leaning toward staying on west coast after opener – Jamison Hensley, ESPN.com
"The Ravens would cut down on one of the four long flights this year if they remained out west after their season opener in Denver and before their game at Oakland. Baltimore would need to find a hotel, practice fields and workout facilities for an entire week."
John Harbaugh passes on commenting on Deflategate – Jamison Hensley, ESPN.com
"Asked if he had a reaction to the Wells report, coach John Harbaugh said Saturday, “Not that I would share, but thanks for asking. Our business is right here. We’ll take care of our business.”"
Za’Darius Smith embraces the comparisons to Pernell McPhee – Jamison Hensley, ESPN.com
"Before his first practice with the Baltimore Ravens on Friday, rookie linebacker Za’Darius Smith watched film of Pernell McPhee and instantly realized why he’s been repeatedly compared to him ever since he was drafted in the fourth round last week."
Ravens host slew of players for auditions at rookie minicamp – Aaron Wilson, The Baltimore Sun
"The Ravens currently have the maximum of 90 players on their roster, so they would have to cut a player to create a spot for Monroe. The Ravens also tried out Maryland center Sal Conaboy, Maine defensive back Khari Al-Mateen (Poly), Eastern Kentucky fullback Channing Fugate, Rhode Island linebacker Andrew Bose, Purdue cornerback Antoine Lewis, Wyoming defensive tackle Patrick Mertens, Harvard defensive back Norman Hayes, James Madison wide receiver Daniel Brown, Thomas More running back Domonique Hayden, USC safety Gerald Bowman and Delaware wide receiver Andrew Opoku. Brown caught the football well."
Ravens, Eagles to hold joint training camp practices – Garrett Downing, BaltimoreRavens.com
"Joint training camp practices are back for another year.Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh announced Saturday that the Ravens will travel to Philadelphia for a series of joint training camp practices with the Eagles leading up to their Week 2 preseason game.“[Eagles Head] Coach [Chip] Kelly and I are working on the practice schedules right now, so we’re excited about that,” Harbaugh said."
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