Justice Hill apparently takes a swipe at Patrick Queen after signing contract extension

Justice Hill was the subject of the biggest news in Baltimore Ravens land on Friday, as the dual-threat running back signed a contract extension. The new deal adds two years, for $6 million, to his current contract. So, with apologies to Lee Majors …

Justice Hill was the subject of the biggest news in Baltimore Ravens land on Friday, as the dual-threat running back signed a contract extension. The new deal adds two years, for $6 million, to his current contract.

So, with apologies to Lee Majors and Steve Austin, Hill is now literally the “six million dollar man.”

Meeting with the media today after practice, Hill discussed his new extension and said that the “grass isn’t always greener on the other side.”

Given all the back-and-forth that followed Patrick Queen’s leaving the Ravens for the division-rival Steelers this offseason, there is pretty much only one way to interpret that remark.

On his podcast, Ravens defensive back Marlon Humphrey warned Queen that the grass isn’t always greener on the other side. Queen then posted a video of himself watering a green patch of grass.

Ravens agree to a 2-year, $6 million contract extension with RB Justice Hill

Ian Rapoport reports that the Ravens and RB Justice Hill have agreed to terms on a 2-year, $6M contract extension

Justice Hill was set to become a free agent this off-season, but he’ll be around for the long haul after earning a contract extension.

Ian Rapoport reports that Baltimore has agreed to terms on a 2-year, $6 million deal for the reliable dual-threat running back.

Selected by the Ravens in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL draft, Hill has 208 career rushing attempts, 959 career rushing yards (4.6 avg), five touchdowns, and 61 catches for 416 yards and one score.

Hill gives Lamar Jackson another reliable threat behind Derrick Henry, with Keaton Mitchell still recovering from a torn ACL.

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Ravens HC John Harbaugh should rethink his comment about Derrick Henry

Ravens HC John Harbaugh should definitely rethink his comment regarding Henry and consider geting him at least 20 carries a game.

Last season, the Baltimore Ravens not only squandered a chance to reach the Super Bowl but abandoned the offensive approach that earned them the No. 1 seed in the AFC.

Earlier this week, Ravens head coach John Harbaugh commented on running back Derrick Henry and his usage in week one. Harbaugh stated the following:

We didn’t bring him (Henry) here to ‘be the guy that gets the ball 30 times a game.’

Last season, the Ravens were riddled by injuries to J.K. Dobbins and running back Keaton Mitchell. Still, they led the entire NFL in rush yards per game and were No. 4 in the NFL in points per game. Furthermore, Harbaugh’s disposition was likely an attempt to defend his offensive coordinator, Todd Monken.

Monken led a pass-heavy attack in week one, asking quarterback Lamar Jackson to drop back 41 times in their loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. 

While Harbaugh may have commented with an intent to maintain team camaraderie, he is simultaneously conveying an unwillingness to reprove Monken.

Harbaugh has been criticized for his passivity but has proven himself a quality leader and Super Bowl champion. However, the Ravens are ten years removed from that championship, and fans are beginning to become wearied by the team’s playoff shortcomings. Harbaugh should rethink his comment regarding Henry and get him at least 20 carries a game.

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Ravens RB Justice Hill on relationship with Derrick Henry: ‘We’re just having fun’

Ravens Justice Hill described his relationship with running back Derrick Henry

The Baltimore Ravens will rely heavily on their running back room during the 2024 season. The team signed veteran rusher Derrick Henry away from the Tennessee Titans and has other talented players, such as Keaton Mitchell and Justice Hill, waiting in the wings.

While Mitchell is currently injured, Hill is expected to have a big role behind Henry as the team’s main backup at the position. Hill was asked about the relationship that he has with the veteran and said that the two are just having fun and working, trying to get better every day while they’re at it.

“We’re just having fun, and we’re working; we’re trying to get better every single day, and that’s what [Derrick Henry] brings to the room, too. He’s just serious, making sure we’re working and getting better every day, and that just feeds throughout the whole room. And then, when we’re out here, we’re just having fun; I mean, it’s a game, and we just try to have fun with it. It’s easy to get caught up in all the business side of stuff, but we’re just having fun, too.”

Hill has shown his value over the years but took a step forward in his offensive role last season. He looks prepared to take even more of a jump in 2024, something that would be of great delight to the Ravens.

Justice Hill reveals his initial reaction to Derrick Henry signing with the Ravens

Ravens running back Justice Hill revealed his reaction to running back Derrick Henry signing with the Ravens

The Baltimore Ravens signed running back Derrick Henry to a two-year deal worth up to $20 million on the second day of NFL free agency in 2024. The partnership appeared ready to happen for many months prior, and the two sides finally were able to seal the deal and make it happen.

Henry will lead a running back room featuring players such as Keaton Mitchell and Justice Hill. When asked about his reaction to when the team signed Henry, Hill expressed his excitement and said that he was ecstatic when he heard the news, praising his newest veteran teammate in the running back room.

[Derrick Henry] is one of the best running backs to ever play in the game, and just to be able to play alongside of him and learn from him, watch how he approaches each and every day, I mean, I was ecstatic. I’ve been lucky to have some good vets around here – from Mark Ingram [II] to Gus [Edwards] – and I’ve learned so much from all of those guys. So, just being here with Derrick the last couple of months, I’ve already learned so much. And so, it’s just going to be exciting to see what we do throughout the year, and we’re going to have fun.”

Henry and Hill will be used as a formidable one-two punch while Mitchell works his way back from injury. While Henry will lead the backfield, Hill will see plenty of action with his extremely valuable skillset.

Ravens RB Justice Hill responds to praise from head coach John Harbaugh

Ravens running back Justice Hill responded to praise from HC John Harbaugh

John Harbaugh has been the head coach of the Baltimore Ravens since the 2008 season when he took over the team following a stop with the Philadelphia Eagles as their special team coordinator. Harbaugh has found plenty of success in Baltimore, putting together an illustrious career that extends almost two decades.

Harbaugh is known as a player’s coach and always supports his guys in any way he can. He praised running back Justice Hill in a big way earlier in the offseason, and Hill responded by saying it means a lot while also making clear that he’s not losing sight of the bigger goals that both he and the team have.

“It means a lot. You just work hard, you just enjoy the process, and that’s what I’ve been doing since I’ve been here. I mean, obviously, everybody would want to come in and be a starter right off the bat, but everybody has a different journey, and I’ve just been enjoying my journey. I’m getting better every year, and I’ve just been enjoying just doing that. And so, just to hear that, that means a lot, but we’ve still got a lot more to do, and I just want to go out there and prove everybody right.”

Hill will hope to use his blend of speed and power to make an impact behind veteran Derrick Henry before Keaton Mitchell returns from injury. Even when that happens, the three-backs should form one of the best running-back trios in the league.

Ravens vs. Packers: Top photos from preseason finale at Lambeau Field

We’re looking at the top photos from the Baltimore Ravens preseason loss to the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field

It’s only the preseason, but the Ravens will head towards the 53-man roster cutdown date with a sour taste after a 30-7 loss to the Packers at Lambeau Field on Saturday afternoon. Josh Johnson was 5-7 for 71 yards and one passing touchdown, while Michael Pratt led Green Bay in passing, going 8-12 for 80 yards and one touchdown. The Packers were dominant on the ground, amassing 193 rushing yards, as Ellis Merriweather led all ball carriers with 16 yards for 74 yards. The Packers held the ball for nearly ten minutes longer than the Ravens and out-gained Baltimore by 326 yards to 177 for John Harbaugh’s bunch. With Baltimore now turning its attention toward the Chiefs, here’s an instant analysis of the loss. ***

Ravens vs. Falcons: Top photos from Baltimore’s 13-12 win in preseason Week 2

We’re looking at the top photos from the Baltimore Ravens 13-12 win over the Atlanta Falcons in the preseason Week 2 matchup

Backup quarterback Josh Johnson was perfect on the afternoon, and rookie Emory Jones added a 56-yard touchdown throw to Dayton Wade in the second half to lift the Baltimore Ravens to a 13-12 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Saturday at M&T Bank Stadium.  The Ravens snapped a three-game preseason losing streak, while Atlanta had 343 yards of total offense but was 4-13 on third downs. Baltimore had another putrid day on the ground, rushing for 71 yards on 30 attempts.  With the team set to start preparation for the preseason finale, here are the top photos from the win over Atlanta. ***

Former LSU point guard transfers to Murray State to play football

Former Arkansas commit and LSU point guard Justice Hill is transferring to Murray State – to play football.

It’s not every day you see a player transfer back to a previous school.

It’s even more rare when they return to play a different sport. However, that is exactly what Justice ‘Juice’ Hill is doing. And if anyone is familiar with doing things a little differently – it’s the 6’0 point guard from Little Rock.

Hill committed to Arkansas way back as a freshman in high school and was locked in on the Hogs. He even graduated high school early to spend a semester on the bench for Mike Anderson – but when he was fired and replaced by Eric Musselman, Hill hit the portal and ultimately started his hoops journey at Salt Lake Community College.

After dominating the JuCo level, Hill spent two years at Murray State where he averaged 13.4 points and 5.1 assists as a junior in 2021-22, when the Racers went 31-2 under coach Matt McMahon.

Hill then followed McMahon to LSU, averaging 5.6 points and 2.7 assists before spending last year across the country at LMU – shooting a career high 36.3% from three and averaging 11.2 points per game.

So while the story has always been unconventional, it was still a surprise to see Hill’s latest endeavor: a return to Murray State to play football.

Hill was an elite wide receiver in high school, drawing interest from Auburn among others, and when he first hit the portal at Arkansas he was negotiating an opportunity to play football for the Hogs under Chad Morris.

The bug to give college football a chance evidently never went away for Hill, and now he’ll return to Murray to give the Racers a last minute addition ahead of their first game against No. 11 ranked Missouri on August 29.

Lamar Jackson performs best when Ravens call their “quick-pass” plays

Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson is a rhythm passer that becomes increasingly accurate when the offensive tempo is fluid.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is a rhythm passer that becomes increasingly accurate when the offensive tempo is fluid.

To counter the blitz this season, the Ravens will want to use the quick pass to back defenses out of man coverage. With opponents likely to crowd the line of scrimmage to stop the run, Jackson will need his wide receivers to win on quick routes (drags, slants, outs, & screens) and avoid getting jammed at the line of scrimmage.

The Ravens were sacked 41 times last season yet had the second-fewest pass attempts in the NFL.

The Ravens’ offensive line is currently being reconstructed, with rookie offensive tackle Josh Rosengarten as a player to watch for in 2024.

With this, offensive coordinator Todd Monken should use the deep pass sparingly, especially until he knows the potential of his offensive line.

Using the quick pass game effectively will force opponents to back off the line of scrimmage. Once the quick pass game ignites, running back Derrick Henry, Justice Hill, and Jackson can have their way in the ground game.