The Baltimore Ravens kicked off their training camp practices on Wednesday as they formally begin their quest for a championship. Despite not having quarterback Lamar Jackson and running back Gus Edwards due to positive COVID-19 tests, the Baltimore offense still got off to a strong start.
In the absence of Jackson, both Trace McSorley and Tyler Huntley had great days, showing off accuracy all over the field, while Marquise Brown also impressed with a magnificent performance. Other offensive players for the Ravens who made a big impact in Day 1 included Josh Oliver, Devin Duvernay, James Proche and more.
Ravens wrapping up practice. Trace McSorley had a pretty nice day, taking advantage of the expanded reps with Jackson out. Marquise Brown caught 2 long TDs. Josh Oliver made an acrobatic batch. Didn’t see any INTs. Decent start for offense.
— Jeff Zrebiec (@jeffzrebiec) July 28, 2021
Duvernay works a comeback and gets Shaun Wade opened up the wrong way, shakes him and goes to the house.
McSorley and Huntley aren’t missing early. Ball didn’t always come out time, but they rarely missed through seven on sevens and split field seven on sevens.
— Spencer N. Schultz (@ravens4dummies) July 28, 2021
A sticky first day of Ravens camp ends with a win for the offense. Hollywood Brown, James Proche and JK Dobbins stood out in the pass game. Trace McSorley was in a groove.
Defensively, rookie Brandon Stephens earned praise. Interior pass rush was more effective than the edge.
— Jonas Shaffer (@jonas_shaffer) July 28, 2021
Now McSorley hits a deep seam to Dobbins 25 yards downfield. Dobbins showing off with extension.
Next play, Marquise Brown another deep TD.
Keep in mind it’s just helmets, limited contact.
— Spencer N. Schultz (@ravens4dummies) July 28, 2021
Even though there wasn’t full contact on Day 1, it’s still impressive that the offense was able to hum the way it did. However, it wasn’t all good for the unit, as Bradley Bozeman struggled with snaps throughout the course of the day.
One troublesome flashback in #Ravens practice: C Bradley Bozeman sailed a couple of snaps high and wide of the QB. After the second one, a frustrated Bozeman took the glove off his right hand and tossed it aside.
Bozeman looked good all spring in making the move from LG to C
— Bo Smolka (@bsmolka) July 28, 2021
Some observations from Ravens’ first training camp practice:
🏈Filling in for Lamar Jackson, Trace McSorley had one of his best practices
✈️Hollywood Brown made two impressive downfield catches
👎Bradley Bozeman had a couple of poor snaps, throwing his glove after last one— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) July 28, 2021
Not everything went smoothly for the offense on the first day of training camp, but that’s to be expected. It was still an overall very productive showing for many members of the team, and they’ll look to continue building as the 2021 regular season quickly approaches.