The Baltimore Ravens traded away their No. 1 wide receiver during the 2022 draft, sending Marquise Brown and a third-round pick to the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for a first-round selection. The move left Baltimore without a lot of experience at the wideout position, but the team still has plenty of talent within their group of pass catchers.
One player that will be asked to step up in a big way is second-year wide receiver Rashod Bateman. The former University of Minnesota star joined Baltimore cornerback Marlon Humphrey on his show “Studio 44“, and the two discussed a plethora of topics. In a preview for the show, there is a short clip of Humphrey asking Bateman about what went through his head when Brown was traded, and the pass catcher said that with all respect to the former Oklahoma star, “It’s my time”.
Rashod Bateman on what went through his head when Marquise Brown was traded:
“All respect due to him … but it was like, ‘It’s my time.’”pic.twitter.com/yc8wTSs8iW
— Sarah Ellison (@sgellison) May 23, 2022
Bateman is set to take over as the Ravens’ No. 1 wideout after putting up 46 receptions for 515 yards and one touchdown in 12 games during his rookie season. With a full offseason to improve his game and a full year of NFL experience under his belt, Bateman could be in line for a big season in 2022.