Mike Preston

Columnist Mike Preston shares his thoughts on Thursday's Ravens training camp practice, including big steps forward from receiver Marquise Brown and running back J.K. Dobbins and encouraging signs for rookie outside linebacker Odafe Oweh.

Columnist Mike Preston writes: Lamar Jackson is a nice guy, certainly not belligerent or nasty, but lacks discipline. The Ravens have tried to provide him with the proper guidance and instruction, but the inner circle around Jackson keeps everyone at a distance and the fourth-year quarterback sheltered.

Columnist Mike Preston writes: None of the storylines at Ravens training came are more prevalent than the development of quarterback Lamar Jackson and the passing game, as well as improving the pass rush.

In this age of mobile quarterbacks, the Ravens got another model in Tyler Huntley. His skill set is similar to Lamar Jackson’s, which makes him an ideal fit for this offense.

The tight end search will go deep into training camp and the preseason, with five players competing for backup roles behind starter Mark Andrews and reserves Nick Boyle and Patrick Ricard.

Ravens coach John Harbaugh has played it down the middle to avoid creating a rift between himself, the organization and the players, but he should strongly recommend that everyone involved with the team gets the coronavirus vaccine before the start of the 2021 season.

Mike Preston writes: The Ravens are generally regarded as one of the best drafting teams in the league. It’s time to find out if they are living off history or still near the top.

From Lamar Jackson's progression as a passer to the competition at left guard to the development of the young pass rushers, here are the 10 biggest storylines heading into training camp and preseason games.

When most veterans are traded to other teams, it usually takes them a year to fit in. Not Calais Campbell. He became an instant leader.

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson threw four interceptions on the first of two days of mandatory minicamp Tuesday. At this point in his career, it’s safe to conclude that Jackson is going to be what we’ve seen in his first three years: inaccurate but capable of big plays.

Former Johns Hopkins men's lacrosse coach Dave Pietramala could be joining former nemesis Gary Gait's coaching staff at Syracuse.

After a full offseason of work, it will be interesting to find out if Patrick Queen develops into the complete linebacker the Ravens need in the middle of their defense.

There are a couple of Ravens players who have been fun to watch in practice over the years because they either work extremely hard or just do things so well. Mark Andrews is one of them.

Ravens making strides with passing offense after key offseason acquisitions.

Mike Preston's casual observations from the second day of the Ravens’ OTAs opened to the media.

Former Ravens defensive tackle Lional Dalton needs a kidney and has found three possible donors in Baltimore, where he played from 1998 to 2001. Now 46, he's the same free-spirited, fun-loving player he was when he was a top reserve in Baltimore.

St. Paul's graduate Alex Rode is a proven commodity for Virginia as the Cavaliers defend their national title at this weekend's NCAA men's lacrosse semifinals.

The one distinct difference from a year ago at Ravens practice is the input of new passing coaches Tee Martin and Keith Williams.

Senior midfielder Anthony DeMaio scored on a give-and-go from senior attackman Logan Wisnauskas 39 seconds into overtime to lift the Terps past No. 6 seed Notre Dame, 14-13, in an NCAA quarterfinal in South Bend, Indiana.

The Cleveland Browns are back and its good for everyone in the AFC North.

As a lacrosse player and coach for nearly 40 years, Loyola Maryland’s Charley Toomey is used to dealing with the emotional swings in a game — but nothing like what he experienced over the weekend.

Nick Grill, a Maryland senior, was recently named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year after winning the league’s Defensive Player of the Week for an unprecedented three straight times during the regular season.

The Ravens can load up on bulk, but offensive line play is as much about rhythm.

In a draft in which the team needed to hit a couple of home runs, the Ravens might have come out with one if they can coach up Rashod Bateman and change some of the dynamics of the offense.

It’s time for Ravens offensive coordinator Greg Roman and quarterback Lamar Jackson to step up their games.

If the Ravens are as good as their reputation at picking players, it seems virtually impossible for them to mess this up.

Delaware easily routed Towson, 16-8, in men's lacrosse at John Unitas Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Offensive coordinator Bobby Benson adds more punch to potent Terps' offense