Ravens offensive coordinator Greg Roman has been impressed with quarterback Lamar Jackson to this point at coaching camp — even simply shaking his hand.
Jackson is extra muscular, and Roman says the 2019 NFL Most Valuable Player appears like a special particular person. That has prolonged to his passing, too.
“He’s throwing it better than I’ve ever seen him throw it,” Roman stated after Friday’s apply. “He’s really worked hard in the offseason, and its showing.”
Jackson, who’s representing himself in contract negotiations as he enters the ultimate 12 months of his rookie deal, has not thrown an interception within the first three days of apply. He accomplished his first seven passes in 11-on-11 drills Friday and 12 of 16 in complete, although he didn’t present the identical emphasis on downfield throws as he did Thursday.
Jackson additionally threw an ideal cross to tight finish Mark Andrews in tight protection throughout a one-on-one matchup towards rookie security Kyle Hamilton. Through the primary three days, he’s accomplished just below 70% of his passes.
Powers takes the lead in left guard battle
Roman stated guard Ben Powers has taken the lead within the coaching camp battle to begin at left guard, however he emphasised that it’s early.
“We won’t be too hasty to cast judgement,” Roman stated.
Powers, a fourth-year guard, has essentially the most expertise, beginning 12 video games final season and 19 of 30 regular-season video games in Baltimore. The 2019 fourth-round draft decide began each of the Ravens’ playoff video games in 2020.
Tyre Phillips has been the opposite most important competitor for the beginning spot. Phillips, now in his third 12 months after being drafted within the third spherical in 2020, began 5 video games final season, three fewer than his rookie 12 months.
Ben Cleveland, a third-round decide in 2021, had figured to be a part of that competitors as effectively, however he has but to cross his conditioning take a look at and stays on the nonfootball harm record.
Injury report
Tight finish Nick Boyle missed Friday’s apply after sitting out roughly half-hour of Thursday’s session. He hung out speaking to trainers and stretching, however ultimately got here again on the finish of apply to run a couple of performs with the offense. There was no purpose given for his absence.
Defensive lineman Calais Campbell and security Marcus Williams additionally didn’t apply Friday, though it’s possible each obtained veteran days off.
Running backs J.Okay. Dobbins (knee) and Gus Edwards (knee), outdoors linebacker Tyus Bowser (Achilles tendon), left sort out Ronnie Stanley (ankle), cornerback Marcus Peters (knee) and security Ar’Darius Washington (foot) have but to return from the physically-unable-to-perform record.
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