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Ravens GM Eric DeCosta said theyβve given C Tyler Linderbaum a βmarket-setting deal,β so weβll see where that goes. Added that, in his mind, Linderbaum is the best center in the league.
"We would expect them to be here," Declan Doyle said about OTAs. He acknowledged it's voluntary... but if you say you want a championship...
Anthony Weaver said when he was a rookie, they had a t-shirt that said "it's better to be feared than loved" with a Ravens logo.
The Ravens D has talked constantly about getting back to a place where they're feared.
Jesse Minter said that after his name was mentioned in HC searches last year, it got him thinking more about the staff he would build. He really respects Ben Johnson, who Declan Doyle worked for, and then he heard about how much respect Doyle has from people around the league.
Keondre Jackson flew in to Baltimore to be here for new special teams coordinator Anthony Levine Sr.'s press conference, Levine said.
Jackson was elevated off the practice squad last year for his ST play. You may remember him for his back flip.
Declan Doyle said he walks the field before every game, visualizing the first four drives.
He's done that going all the way back to being a quality control coach.
Jesse Minter said he gets the sense there's a hunger amongst the players to come back strong after a season they're not quite as proud of compared to recent seasons.
"I've always been too young for every job I've ever had," Declan Doyle said. But he's learned that doesn't matter because "knowledge is power."
Ravens OC Declan Doyle said he's been able to speak to QB Lamar Jackson a few times, including an hour-long Zoom.
He said he noticed Jackson's willingness to listen and hunger to grow.
Jesse Minter on his new staff:
DC Anthony Weaver: will get most out of the guys
OC Declan Doyle: a connector, sees the game similarly to him
STC Anthony Levine Sr.: the face of the Ravens special teams
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Here are The Banner's main takeaways after a long and enlightening Steve Bisciotti press conference:
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Eric DeCosta said losing Nnamdi Madubuike had a huge impact on the season. He said he still can't speak to his situation but that Nnamdi is still working through some ideas and things.
Steve Bisciotti said he wanted to call Tony Dungy when he said "Good luck finding another John Harbaugh" and point out that he found the first John Harbaugh. Don't use his own success against him.
"I told my brother, 'It was the craziest firing in the world,'" Steve Bisciotti said. He said he was the one choked up, and John Harbaugh was the one consoling him.
He said Bisciotti had nothing to apologize for and thanked him for the 18 years together.
Steve Bisciotti said Lamar Jackson is a "non-confrontational" person. Said they spoke about the rumors that he had issues with Todd Monken and John Harbaugh and said he didn't.
But Bisciotti said he pushed him, saying his opinion mattered. But added Jackson didn't have an outsized influence.
Players have indicated that they found out John Harbaugh was out through social media or friends reaching out to them.
Apparently, they got a notification around 5:55 for a team Zoom at 6, well after the news had broken and with just a few mins heads up as many are moving out.
Fans' fears that a return of Lamar Jackson will mean a departure from the Derrick Henry game plan have so far not panned out. He has 11 carries for 81 yards and a TD.
Well that's a way to set the tone for the offense. Birthday king Henry hits the edge and gains 44 yards on the first play of the game.
OLB Tavius Robinson is a mild-mannered, "Very Canadian" giant with a huge smile. Perhaps not what you'd imagine a Raven to be, Kyle Hamilton said.
But when he steps on the field, the underrated player represents everything a Raven should be.
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(hey, Ravens, it's not the fourth quarter yet)
First punt of the game, and Pro Bowler Jordan Stout punts it 42 yards and high enough there's no return.
Roquan Smith knew the play call before the Packers did with how fast he picked that up.
Ravens fans, if Derrick Henry carries the Ravens to a win tonight, are you happy or are you triggered?
The Green Bay offense had as many passes as penalties on that drive yet found the end zone. Wouldn't think that would be a winning formula, but what do I know.
The Green Bay offense watched its film.
Funny, that's kind of how I pictured the Ravens would look all season.
"There's no bigger competitor than Steve Bisciotti," John Harbaugh said of the Ravens owner. Said he's been great, and he's been challenging.
No answer about whether they've talked about the future.