Practice notes
Several starters -- cornerback Chris McAlister (right knee), fullback Le'Ron McClain (back/ankle) and defensive tackle Kelly Gregg (left knee) -- were not present during the portion of today's practice open to the media.
Tight end Daniel Wilcox (reason undisclosed) and linebacker Nick Greisen (quad) were also absent.
Dressed in a purple sweatshirt, cornerback Samari Rolle (right shoulder) took part in a few individual drills on an adjacent field.
Running back Willis McGahee (lacerated eyelid), cornerback Fabian Washington (bulging disc in neck), wide receiver/return specialist Yamon Figurs (hamstring), quarterback Troy Smith (tonsil infection) and rookie linebacker Tavares Gooden (hip) were present and active.
Other notes:
* To simulate the field conditions at Heinz Field, the Ravens practiced on a far field composed of Kentucky bluegrass.
* Rookie safety Haruki Nakamura wore a black wig under his helmet. The resemblance to Steelers Pro Bowl safety Troy Polamalu, who also wears No. 43, was uncanny.
Comments
do you have a picture of Nakamura with the wig!?
Posted by: Ash | September 25, 2008 3:22 PM
Cheesus. Can we PLEASE play the Steelers once while our defense is fully healthy?!?!!? All it takes is one weak spot for them to exploit, and considering they can match up Santonio Holmes with Washington... That is one big mismatch. This could really screw our game Plan. Reed will be stuck giving Washington support over the top, eliminating some of our exotic blitzing schemes. You're fine Samari, put some duct tape on it!!!
Posted by: Budafinguz | September 25, 2008 8:22 PM
Do you think you can get a little more information on Fabian's bulging disc in his neck? How serious of an injury is it and how long is it estimated he would be out?
Posted by: Brett | September 25, 2008 8:29 PM
I think Cameron has made them really fun to watch so far.
And that McClain is a beast - I'd love to see him get it 35 times and see what happened.
Posted by: SC Ravens Fanatic | September 29, 2008 11:56 AM