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Total domination looms.
So, is Z'Darius Smith at least decent? As in, I know he's not boss-level Matthews, GOAT Mack and shit levels but if there's another guy supplying pressure as well will he at least get home some?
Like I get system plays a huge role for pass rushers I'm just curious how him paired with the Smith from Washington along with Kenny Clark and the Gary pick will at least pressure QBs.He's good. Pretty significant loss for the Ravens, TBH.
Like I get system plays a huge role for pass rushers I'm just curious how him paired with the Smith from Washington along with Kenny Clark and the Gary pick will at least pressure QBs.
No idea about those other guys but you should expect quality play from Za'Darius Smith.
These answers please the Green Bay Packer fan in me.Yeah, Smith was one of the toughest losses of the offseason. Not a superstar, but definitely quality player.
And the biggest news:
5) Lamar Jackson appears much-improved
All eyes have been on Lamar Jackson thus far during training camp and the early returns have been positive. Jackson hasn’t been perfect, but based on everything we’ve seen from him through four practices, he looks sharper as a passer. Jackson’s mechanics appear to be more fluid and consistent, his spiral has tightened up, and he’s delivering accurate passes to his targets. Jackson’s development may be the most important factor to the team’s success, so these are definitely good signs.
Will he continue to go through some ups and downs? Surely, but there’s no denying Jackson looks good - much better than he did at this time last season. Something else Jackson is doing well isn’t related to his quarterback ability - handling pressure and embracing leadership. Jackson hasn’t let the immense pressure and critique surrounding him in the public eye affect him, and he seems to be improving as a leader, too.
Watch here as he drops a dime to Willie Snead IV:
"Lamar Jackson lays one in perfectly to Willie Snead deep downfield pic.twitter.com/aKmkPxtPpN"
— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) July 28, 2019
https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/2...g-camp-lamar-jackson-chris-board-miles-boykin
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Yay!
I got LJ at 3.5k passing/1k rushing this year.
Ravens coach John Harbaugh wore a t-shirt that read “Speed Kills” on Thursday, the seventh day of training camp.
It was an apt fashion choice.
One day after being cleared to practice, Ravens receiver Marquise “Hollywood” Brown ramped up his work and showed the type of quickness that could potentially make him a lethal weapon this season.
Brown flawlessly handled punts during special teams drills, exploding down field once the ball was secured in his hands. He also continued his rapport with Lamar Jackson, catching intermediate passes down the sideline and middle of the field. Perhaps, most impressively, Brown seemed to be on another level than the other receivers when he was performing his footwork under the watchful eye of receivers coach David Culley.
“I’ve been waiting on this,” he said. “Being out here made me realize I have to work even harder.”
Brown faces lofty expectations as the team’s No. 1 pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. He will play a key role in a revamped offense that is centered around speed and keeping opponents on their heels.
However, the Ravens had to wait to get a closer look at Brown as he spent the offseason recovering from Lisfranc surgery. Coach John Harbaugh certainly did not want to rush him back and risk further injury. Brown is still being limited to individual drills.
The conservative approach appears to be paying dividends.
“I feel great,” Brown said. “The training staff here is great. I give them all the credit. I just followed what I had to do.”
Last year, Brown finished with 75 catches for 1,318 yards and 10 touchdowns for the Oklahoma Sooners. The Ravens are hopeful that success can translate to the NFL.
The key now is for Brown to continue his work with Lamar Jackson, who also can mesmerize defenses with his speed. The two players already have some history.
“I played against him [in pee-wee football]. It feels great,” Brown said. “We’ve been working. He’s been throwing me the ball stationary. Now that I’m able to move and catch the ball from him, it felt pretty good.”
Both Brown and Jackson have also connected off the field. In fact, Brown has been driving Jackson home after practice.
Maybe Jackson can return the favor by throwing him touchdown passes.
“I think it’s going to be pretty good,” Brown said about his relationship with Jackson. “Off the field, we’re real tight, real cool. On the field, it’ll be like that.”
Ray Lewis belongs in jail.