John Harbaugh’s Ravens only know one speed
Albert Breer writes about Harbaugh and the Ravens’ symbolic last day of school. While teams around the league were going to the movies and bowling, the Ravens had a 150-minute practice. Through all of the changes during Harbaugh’s regime, this policy has remained consistent. With a shorter training camp and the elimination of two-a-days, the time spent together in June has become even more important. LINK
Who will be this year’s Kamar Aiken?
Shawn Brubaker of Baltimore Sports and Life puts together a list of guys who could become this year’s young veteran who makes a name for himself. Included on the list are CB Quinton Porter, QB Bryn Renner, DL/OLB Steven Means, and the guy who everyone has been talking about, WR Jeremy Butler. Steven Means is another guy who will be interesting to watch in training camp and preseason. His name has come up a lot this offseason. LINK
Byrne Identity: Look At John Harbaugh, Ozzie Newsome’s Special Relationship
Kevin Byrne, the Senior VP of Public and Community Relations for the Ravens, wrote this great article about the relationship between John Harbaugh and Ozzie Newsome. Their football philosophies are perfect for each other and both are always willing to take the other’s opinion over his own. It is definitely a big part of the reason that the Ravens have been so successful in the Harbaugh era. LINK
Will the Ravens’ secondary create more turnovers next season?
The Ravens didn’t do as well in the turnover department last season as they have in years past. They ended the season with just 22 takeaways. This season, they hope to be in the top 5, according to Clifton Brown of CSN Baltimore. Dean Pees says that he likes the aggressiveness that he saw from the secondary during mincamp. Hopefully, they can keep that up during the season. LINK
Justin Forsett to speak at NFL rookie symposium
Justin Forsett will tell NFL rookies how to be a professional at the annual rookie symposium this year. Viewed around the league as a good locker room and high-character guy, Forsett is a logical choice to tell rookies what life can be like in the NFL, according to Bo Smolka of CSN Baltimore. LINK
