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OTL: Why Isn’t Kyle Hamilton Participating in Minicamp?

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photo: Shawn Hubbard/Baltimore Ravens
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Tuesday brought a fun press conference at The Castle, with some real staples of the 2024 Ravens roster at the podium. It was fitting, as legends of the team were guests for practice:

It’s always cool seeing pictures like this, reminiscing on memories each player provided. But hearing names like Ronnie Stanley, Roquan Smith and Baltimore’s newest arrival Derrick Henry has me eager for more preseason action and content this season:

Starting with the DPOY caliber linebacker in Smith, he spoke to the defense’s mentality heading into the season. Despite a few key losses, namely his former LB counterpart in Patrick Queen, Smith and his teammates are hungry:

Speaking of hunting as a pack, Smith will have more opportunity to be a mentor to his newest counterpart, Trenton Simpson:

We’ve heard a lot about Simpson’s progression from year one into year two, and by all accounts, he’s looking great. I’m curious to see how that translates when playing at 100%, but Smith is confident:

Ultimately, it’ll all come down to the strength of new DC Zach Orr’s scheme. It seems that Smith’s relationship with his coordinator is strong, and the LB will be a key factor in bringing the rest of the unit along this season:

A lot seems to be positive, but one potential red flag is the health of S Kyle Hamilton. Ravens Flock expects big things from the former Notre Dame stud, but he has missed some time and was out again Tuesday:

Luckily, Harbaugh gave some context and a – surprisingly – firm timeline for Hamilton’s return. Either way, it’s something to monitor.

On the flip side of the ball, everyone’s pumped for the arrival of the formerly fear-inducing RB Derrick Henry, who seems to be settling in well:

It’s hard to say for sure, but Henry may have taken a stab at Patrick Queen’s comments on Charm City a few weeks back. I didn’t expect to mention Queen twice in one article this offseason, but here we are:

I’m here for any and all King Henry content:

Aside from the RB himself, a critical part of Baltimore’s run game – and offense, for that matter – is the return of OT Ronnie Stanley. According to the other former Fighting Irishman, he hasn’t been healthier in years:

A full year of high-quality play from Stanley could be the unlock for Baltimore, especially paired with the continued development of C Tyler Linderbaum. If Stanley returns to form, the Ravens should be strong along the O-Line, even with a question mark or two.

Stanley spoke to Linderbaum’s leadership, as well:

With just a few months to go before the preseason kicks off and players hitting the field, Garrett Ferguson poses an interesting question:

For me, it’s got to be the first two options. All options would of course be great, but either are luxuries or could require drop-offs from others. Having a healthy and strong Stanley, as well as a breakout Ojabo, would provide jolts in key positions where there are questions. You can’t ask for much more than that.

Let me know your choices in the comments!

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  1. Between the X pull-outs, the ads and pop-ups, these sorts of columns are horrible to try to read. I’d prefer an old-school article. Sorry Aidan.

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  1. Between the X pull-outs, the ads and pop-ups, these sorts of columns are horrible to try to read. I’d prefer an old-school article. Sorry Aidan.

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