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Expectations on the rise

The coaches are no joke and are making their expectations known to the rookies at minicamp in Owings Mills today.

During one special teams drill, running back Allen Patrick appeared to be hesitating to man a winger spot on the field. That caught the attention of special teams coordinator Jerry Rosburg, who roared repeatedly at Patrick, "Are you hurt? Are you hurt? Tell me yes or no. Are you hurt? Were you in treatment this morning? Yes or no?" (Later, a trainer did wrap a bag of ice on Patrick's left hamstring.)

A little bit later, coach John Harbaugh was imploring the special teams to move faster into position to get acclimated to game speed. "You are going to be shocked," he said a few times.

Posted by Edward Lee at 12:30 PM | Permalink | Comments (1)

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oooohhh i like this report....these guys need a good kick in the butt to get their game tightened up. im pumped to see how this team looks this year, but i am also realistic and know not to expect a playoff run, however it would great if there were. heres hoping!

Posted by: nell carter | June 17, 2008 7:12 PM

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Mike Preston has been with The Baltimore Sun since 1983. Prior to becoming a columnist in 2000, he covered the Ravens for four years. Preston will appear every Monday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Fox Sports Radio (1370-AM) to answer any questions about the Ravens. Preston is a native of Essex and a graduate of Towson State University, where he played football.

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