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Ravens training camp highlights: Offense struggles in two-minute drill vs. Rams
Edward LeeContact ReporterThe Baltimore Sun
No points under pressure
One of the final portions of the
Ravens’ joint practice with the
Los Angeles Rams on Monday pitted their offense against the Rams defense in a two-minute situation. In three possessions, the offense emerged with zero points. The opening series, with quarterback
Joe Flacco under center, was the most promising, as the unit drove to Los Angeles’ 40-yard line. But on third down, Flacco overthrew a deep pass along the right sideline to wide receiver
Chris Moore, and kicker
Justin Tucker’s field-goal attempt from 58 yards missed wide left. The Ravens’ ensuing drives, led by rookie
Lamar Jackson and
Robert Griffin III,did not get close to crossing midfield.
Surrendering sacks
The Ravens have to continue to address their pass protection. Rookie outside linebacker
Justin Lawler blew past rookie tight end
Nick Keizer for a would-be sack of Jackson and got by right tackle
Andrew Donnal for what another would-be sack of Jackson, and defensive tackle
Tanzel Smart tagged Flacco. Worse, the Rams got to the quarterback without
Aaron Donald,one of the best defensive tackles in the NFL, who is holding out from camp because of a contract dispute.
Show of hands
Los Angeles’ defense tipped, batted and slapped away a number of passes. Cornerbacks
Nickell Robey-Coleman and
Troy Hill, rookie strong safety
Nate Holley and inside linebacker
Ramik Wilson each broke up attempts, and free safety
Marqui Christiangot his hands on two throws. The Rams also tipped back-to-back passes from Jackson at the line of scrimmage.
Name that tune
Monday’s playlist included Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’“Makin’ Some Noise,” Thin Lizzy’s “The Boys Are Back in Town,” Wolfmother’s “Joker and the Thief” and Deep Purple’s “Highway Star.”
Overheard at practice, Part 1
“Coach Harbaugh, gunner alert!” Rams special teams coordinator
John Fassel said to Ravens coach
John Harbaugh, who was engrossed in a conversation with Rams defensive coordinator
Wade Phillips inside the left sideline as both sides lined up for the punt-coverage portion of practice.
Overheard at practice, Part 2
Father to daughter: “You didn’t listen. That’s sunblock, not lip balm.”
Daughter to father: “It’s sunblock for your lip.”