Friday observations
I wish the preseason games were starting now because there is very little left to get out of training camp.
Like most NFL teams, the Ravens have hit very little. Because of the OTAs and numerous minicamps, there is no reason to.
Also, the Ravens have a lot of veterans and their starting lineups are pretty much set. But at least in these preseason games, we'll get to see some of these rookies in what might be an outstanding class.
The Ravens have several offensive linemen loaded with potential in Jared Gaither, Ben Grubbs and Marshal Yanda. They have three good linebacking prospects in Antwan Barnes, Prescott Burgess and Edgar Jones.
If it weren't for the fans being able to watch practices, get autographs and connect with the players, NFL teams would do away with training camp.
Mike Preston has been with The Sun since 1983. Prior to becoming a columnist in 2000, he covered the Baltimore Ravens for four years. Preston is a native of Essex and a graduate of Towson State University, where he played football.
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Comments
You have to be really happy with the level of talent that a team drafting in the 29th position appears to have drafted this year.... once again. building a core strenght in the O line was something the Ravens realy needed to do and maintaining the always superior LB crew on D is vital to this teams success and MO. Great job Ozzie! Edgar Jones will be fun to watch, could he be another AD?
Posted by: Ulmstead1 | August 11, 2007 11:28 AM
If it weren't for the fans being able to watch practices, get autographs and connect with the players, NFL teams would do away with training camp.
To suggest that the league holds training camps for no reasons other than to allow fans to get a pre-season glimpse of the action and to collect autographs is ridiculous.
Posted by: Blogimore Ravens | August 11, 2007 2:34 PM