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Mike Preston: Pass protection has been a Ravens problem for years. Injuries only make it worse. | COMMENTARY
Despite the additions of coordinator Todd Monken and receivers Odell Beckham Jr., Nelson Agholor and rookie Zay Flowers, the Ravens have to win in the trenches to have success, especially in the postseason, columnist Mike Preston writes.
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Mike Preston’s Ravens mailbag: Answering questions about Lamar Jackson’s leadership, offensive line woes and more | COMMENTARY
Columnist Mike Preston answers questions about the leadership shown by quarterback Lamar Jackson, whether Ar’Darius Washington could step in at safety and how the offensive line is shaping up early in the season.
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Staff picks for Week 2 of 2023 NFL season: Chiefs vs. Jaguars, Dolphins vs. Patriots, Browns vs. Steelers and more
Baltimore Sun staff writers pick every game of the NFL season. Here’s who they have winning in Week 2.
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NFL power rankings, Week 2: Banged-up Ravens face an uphill climb
The Ravens have their work cut out for them in the rugged AFC. Here are The Baltimore Sun's NFL power rankings heading into Week 2.
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Mike Preston: Ravens’ new offense doesn’t live up to the hype. Not yet anyway. | COMMENTARY
We kept hearing how things had changed, how quarterback Lamar Jackson was calling his own plays and how this Ravens offense was going to evolve into a highly sophisticated passing attack. Calling Sunday's performance ugly would be nice, columnist Mike Preston writes.
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Mike Preston’s report card: Position-by-position grades for Ravens’ 25-9 win over Texans | COMMENTARY
Here’s how columnist Mike Preston graded the Ravens at each position after a 25-9 win over the Houston Texans in Sunday’s season opener at M&T Bank Stadium.
Mike Preston: Ravens face a tough path in AFC North, the NFL’s best division | COMMENTARY
From top to bottom, there is no more competitive division than the AFC North. In fact, all four teams have a shot at reaching the postseason, columnist Mike Preston writes.
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Staff picks for Week 1 of 2023 NFL season: Lions vs. Chiefs, 49ers vs. Steelers, Bills vs. Jets and more
Baltimore Sun staff writers pick every game of the NFL season. Here’s who they have winning in Week 1.
Mike Preston: The Ravens’ blessing? Facing the lowly Texans in Week 1. | COMMENTARY
There is no doubt the Ravens were blessed with playing the Houston Texans in Week 1 on Sunday afternoon at M&T Bank Stadium. Let’s just call it preseason game No. 4, columnist Mike Preston writes.
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Mike Preston: Like most fans, Ravens GM Eric DeCosta is confident yet cautious heading into pivotal season | COMMENTARY
General manager Eric DeCosta’s message is similar to the feelings of a lot of Ravens fans: When it comes to the 2023 season, he is confident but will proceed with caution, columnist Mike Preston writes.
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Mike Preston: Ozzie Newsome has seen Ravens coach John Harbaugh adapt and evolve. Pressure is nothing new. | COMMENTARY
The expectations for the Ravens are higher than ever before in the John Harbaugh era, but executive vice president Ozzie Newsome doesn’t expect to see much change. The core of Harbaugh's coaching philosophy remains the same.
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Mike Preston: With a lacking pass rush, an old Ravens problem has resurfaced again | COMMENTARY
Columnist Mike Preston writes that the Ravens' lackluster pass rush this preseason could be a sign of trouble when the games really matter.
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Mike Preston’s Ravens observations on Roquan Smith’s leadership, Tylan Wallace’s improvement, Daniel Faalele’s progress and more | COMMENTARY
Columnist Mike Preston shares his thoughts from Thursday's Ravens practice on the leadership of middle linebacker Roquan Smith, the improvement of third-year wide receiver Tylan Wallace, the progress of second-year offensive lineman Daniel Faalele and more.
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Mike Preston’s Ravens observations on exciting offense, running back intrigue, cornerbacks returning and more | COMMENTARY
Columnist Mike Preston offers his thoughts from Wednesday's Ravens practice on what appears to be an exciting offense, an inconsistent Lamar Jackson, depth at running back and tight end, the return of a few injured cornerbacks and more.
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Mike Preston’s Ravens observations on Lamar Jackson’s deep passing, Zay Flowers’ moves, Jadeveon Clowney’s debut and more | COMMENTARY
Columnist Mike Preston offers his observations from Saturday's Ravens practice on Lamar Jackson's deep passing, rookie wide receiver Zay Flowers' jab step, outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney's debut and more.
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Ravens vs. Commanders practice observations on disruptive pass rush, up-and-down offense, Day 2 scuffles and more
Ravens outside linebackers David Ojabo and Odafe Oweh helped lead a relentless pass rush during Wednesday's joint practice against the Commanders, while quarterback Lamar Jackson and the offense had another inconsistent performance.
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Mike Preston: Vulnerable Ravens secondary, now without Marlon Humphrey, will be tested early and often | COMMENTARY
The Ravens are missing a bona fide shutdown cornerback, and injuries have further depleted their depth. That means the secondary will be tested early and often this season, columnist Mike Preston writes.
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Mike Preston: Tyler Huntley takes the early lead for Ravens backup QB job | COMMENTARY
Despite playing behind veteran Josh Johnson in Saturday's preseason opener, Tyler Huntley has the edge for the Ravens' backup quarterback job, columnist Mike Preston writes
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Mike Preston: Ravens’ ‘small ball’ will suffice for now, but is it enough to finish the job? | COMMENTARY
When Todd Monken became the Ravens' offensive coordinator in mid-February, he said he was going to attack the entire field. Well, I’m still waiting, columnist Mike Preston writes.
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Ravens observations on coach Dennard Wilson’s secondary, the offense holding on to the ball and more | COMMENTARY
Columnist Mike Preston offers his observations from Monday's Ravens training camp practice on the team's defensive backs, Ronnie Stanley facing Odafe Oweh and more.
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Ravens observations on frustrated offense, pass rush and secondary standouts, wide receiver battle and more
It’s common to see displays of frustration in training camp, and there were plenty of them Friday as the Ravens’ defense yet again got the best of the offense during a physical practice in Owings Mills.
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Ravens training camp observations as Lamar Jackson, offense excel in red zone and CB 2 competition heats up | COMMENTARY
Mike Preston and Timothy Dashiell weigh in on a competitive day at Ravens training camp, which included competitive one-on-one drills, success in the red zone for the offense, and some strong showings by sleepers.
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Ravens observations on defense’s dominance, nickel back competition, center Tyler Linderbaum and more | COMMENTARY
Columnist Mike Preston and reporter Timothy Dashiell offer their observations from Monday's first full-padded practice of Ravens training camp on the defense, Lamar Jackson's performance and more.
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Ravens observations on safety Kyle Hamilton, left guard battle, beating the heat and more | COMMENTARY
Columnist Mike Preston and reporter Timothy Dashiell offer their observations from Thursday's second day of Ravens training camp on safety Kyle Hamilton, the left guard battle, how the team is dealing with a heat wave and more.
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Ravens observations on a light first day of training camp, early highlights and more | COMMENTARY
Columnist Mike Preston and reporter Timothy Dashiell offer their observations from Wednesday's first day of training camp at the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills.
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Mike Preston: Here are the Ravens’ 7 areas of concern entering training camp | COMMENTARY
From Lamar Jackson's progression in Todd Monken's offensive system to how the Ravens deploy their new wide receivers, here are columnist Mike Preston's seven areas of concern heading into training camp.
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Mike Preston: Ravens OC Todd Monken makes a strong first impression | COMMENTARY
“It’s hard to execute if you’re not adapting, if you’re not looking into what is cutting edge,” Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken told columnist Mike Preston. “What you’re always trying to do is create a nightmare for the defense."
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Mike Preston’s Ravens observations on Ronnie Stanley, Todd Monken, wide receivers and more | COMMENTARY
Columnist Mike Preston offers his observations from Wednesday's Ravens minicamp practice on Ronnie Stanley enjoying a healthy offseason, Todd Monken making a strong impression, players standing out on both sides of the ball and more.
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Mike Preston’s Ravens observations on Lamar Jackson and Odell Beckham Jr. getting up to speed, a rookie to watch and more | COMMENTARY
Columnist Mike Preston shares his observations from Tuesday's Ravens minicamp practice on quarterback Lamar Jackson and wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. getting up to speed, an undrafted rookie standing out, intrigue at the left guard battle and more.
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Mike Preston: Ravens veteran DT Michael Pierce has found his role — and yoga | COMMENTARY
There has been a different Michael Pierce in the voluntary practices open to the media, columnist Mike Preston writes. His quickness and burst are clearly evident, and Pierce has embraced the workouts because he wants and needs to find his groove again.