Tag: Lamar Jackson

Tee Martin has played a major role in Lamar Jackson’s development

Not enough is said about Baltimore Ravens quarterback coach Tee Martin and his impact on NFL MVP Lamar Jackson.

Not enough is said about Baltimore Ravens quarterback coach Tee Martin and his impact on NFL MVP Lamar Jackson. Did you know Martin was a star quarterback at the University of Tennessee?

Martin worked as the Ravens’ wide receiver coach in 2021-22 before transitioning to quarterback coach last year. Martin and offensive coordinator Todd Monken had Jackson in full effect last season.

Martin got his initial opportunity to coach at Morehouse College in 2006 where he worked as the passing coordinator. He went on later to hold various reputable roles, including work for the University of Kentucky, working as an offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach for USC, and then later for the University of Tennessee in 2019.

Before coaching, Martin had his glory days at the University of Tennessee where he led the Volunteers to a NCAA Championship in 1998. Martin is acclaimed for completing 23 consecutive passes versus South Carolina during that game.

Martin’s ability to scramble and pass in college has transitioned well into helping him develop the game of Jackson at the NFL level.

Martin may be planning to coach Jackson more intensely this upcoming season. Martin knows the Ravens were just one victory away from the Super Bowl earlier this year. The voice of coach Martin must run through Jackson’s head all game long from practice drills, With another Ravens’ training camp less than 70 days away, Martin will be studying to develop new ways to for Jackson and Ravens’ offense to succeed in 2024.

NFL schedule release: Ravens and Chiefs will meet Week 1 in AFC title game rematch

Ravens vs. Chiefs will kick off the 2024 NFL regular season in a rematch of last season’s AFC championship game.

The NFL is all about big-time matchups, and the league has hit the jackpot as the Ravens will travel to Kansas City to face the Super Bowl champion Chiefs in the season-opening matchup on Thursday, Sept. 5.

This is a rematch of last season’s AFC championship game, in which the Chiefs came to Baltimore and knocked off the top-seeded Ravens 17-10. The Ravens offense imploded with three turnovers, and the team moved to 0-8 in team history when committing three or more turnovers in the postseason.

Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson finished 20 of 37 for 272 yards, a touchdown, and an interception as the Ravens tied a season low with 10 points.

In the loss, Baltimore ran the football 16 times, but only six of those carries were by running backs Justice Hill and Gus Edwards.

For Kansas City, Patrick Mahomes was 30-of-39 for 241 yards and a touchdown. Mahomes was 11-of-11 on throws to Travis Kelce, and running back Isiah Pacheco had 24 carries for 68 yards and one touchdown.

Baltimore gave up only 319 total yards of offense but allowed Kansas City to run 73 offensive plays. A 15-minute difference in time of possession (37:30-22:30) meant the Chiefs had the football for an entire quarter more than the Ravens.

Isaiah Likely was awed by Lamar Jackson’s weight loss, added speed

According to Lamar Jackson, he’s lost more weight this offseason, and Isaiah Likely is impressed!

According to Lamar Jackson, he’s lost more weight this offseason and is now down to 205 pounds. Just two years ago, he was reportedly at 230. According to his teammate, Ravens TE Isaiah Likely, the leaner and meaner Jackson is also faster.

In an appearance on the YouTube show “Up & Adams” on Thursday, he Likely claimed that he didn’t recognize Jackson when he first saw him this offseason due to the franchise quarterback’s more svelte appearance.

Lively said the dropped weight has made Jackson even faster now.

“Y’all thought L was fast before, if y’all thought you couldn’t catch L before,” Lively said, much to the chagrin of host Kay Adams, an admitted Cincinnati Bengals supporter.

Since entering the league in 2018, Jackson has won two MVP awards, two first-team All-Pro honors, and three Pro Bowls. He has also achieved the single-season record for rushing yards by a quarterback (1,206 in 2019).

Adams asked Likely if “this cat” can still take it up another notch beyond all that this season.

Watch the video embedded in the X posting below for the response:

Ravens rookie OT Roger Rosengarten will greatly help improve pass protection in 2024

The Baltimore Ravens will need to be more efficient pass blocking in 2024. Can rookie T Roger Rosengarten aid them in this agenda?

In NCAA CFB last season, Baltimore Ravens rookie offensive tackle Roger Rosengarten played for all 15 games. Rosengarten was a powerhouse in a Washington Huskies offense that produced 5,155 total passing yards in 2023.

If Rosengarten effectively protected rookie Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. in college, perhaps Ravens’ general manager Eric DeCosta hopes Rosengarten can lessen the sacks allowed on quarterback Lamar Jackson.

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Although offensive linemen are rarely the poster boys for the NFL Draft, NFL scouts understand the importance of this position. Furthermore, Rosengarten is a tall, athletic powerhouse, and it will be essential to help secure the edge on zone running plays for running back Derrick Henry.

Ravens’ fans may also see more vertical passing from quarterback Lamar Jackson next season if pass protection improves. Baltimore allowed 17 sacks in 2024, so drafting Rosengarten was a wise decision. Rosengarten will be tasked with blocking big names like Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt, Cleveland Browns Myles Garrett, and the headache that is Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson in his first season in the NFL.

Just like the Ravens were one victory away from a Super Bowl appearance,  Rosengarten was just a few plays away from the 2023-24 NCAA championship. Rosengarten’s championship aura may mesh well with a franchise that believes it’s just a few adjustments away from turning the tide.

Which NFL player is Commanders QB Jayden Daniels most excited to play against?

Which NFL player is Jayden Daniels most excited to play against?

Throughout the months leading up to the 2024 NFL draft, there was one comparison often made for new Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels: Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson.

NFL comparisons are often unfair and tricky. Why did some compare Daniels to Jackson? It is likely due to each’s ability as a dynamic runner. However, there are quite a few differences between the two quarterbacks. For one, Daniels is a far more advanced passer coming out of college than Jackson was in 2018. That’s not a knock on Jackson, but a fact.

Where Daniels is now compared to where Jackson was in 2018 is irrelevant. It doesn’t mean Daniels will become the star Jackson is now.

But while the comparisons aren’t quite 100% accurate, that doesn’t mean Daniels doesn’t admire Jackson.

Recently, Daniels was asked which NFL player he looked forward to competing against, and he said Jackson.

In some good news for Daniels — and NFL fans — the Commanders travel to Baltimore in 2024.

Rashod Bateman talks lack of connection with Lamar Jackson in 2023

Rashod Bateman says he didn’t have a connection with Lamar Jackson last year

The Baltimore Ravens enter the 2024 season with high expectations for wide receiver Rashod Bateman following a disappointing 2023 campaign for the former first-rounder. The effects of the season-ending Lisfranc injury Bateman suffered in 2022 carried over to last season, causing him to miss valuable time training with quarterback Lamar Jackson in offseason activities. It is unknown how much this served a role in Bateman’s disappointing season last year, but he seems to think it played a part.

When speaking on Glenn Clark Radio, Bateman opened up about his lack of a connection with Jackson during the 2023 season.

“Lamar trusts me,” Bateman said. “Last year, we didn’t have that connection. And that’s due to me, my injury, I wasn’t able to work out with him in the offseason. I missed all of training camp. For a QB that’s tough. You gotta feel your receivers.”

Bateman, 24,  agreed to a contract extension with the Ravens before the 2024 NFL Draft, keeping him in Baltimore through the 2026 season. Due to starting training camp on the Did Not Report List last offseason, Bateman was not eligible for the fifth-year option that teams can exercise on first-round picks.

The Ravens selected the Minnesota wideout with the No. 27 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Bateman’s best season came as a rookie when he caught 46 passes for 515 yards and one touchdown. Since then, he has failed to cross 400 receiving yards in a season, catching 32 passes for 367 yards and one touchdown in 2023. With more targets available due to the departure of veteran wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., Bateman will look to bounce back and restore his connection with Jackson in Baltimore’s passing attack this season.

WATCH: Ravens’ Charlie Kolar earns a nickname from Lamar Jackson after debuting cornrows

Ravens’ tight end Charlie Kolar earned the nickname ‘White Chocolate’ from Lamar Jackson after debuting cornrows

The Ravens are back at the Under Armour Performance Center for offseason workouts, and reserve tight end Charlie Kolar unveiled a new hairdo to match his upbeat attitude.

On Thursday afternoon, MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson nicknamed Kolar ‘White Chocolate’ after the tight end was spotted with fresh cornrows in his hair.

Kolar explained the new hairdo to the Ravens Editorial Director, Ryan Mink.

Ravens running back Justice Hill referred Kolar to a hairstylist name Kia, and the rest is history.

“I just wanted to try something new,” Kolar said. “I’ve never really seen a white guy with twists or braids before, so I wanted to see how it looked.”

“It came out better than I thought, honestly. I didn’t know how it would look. But I thought it was solid,” Kolar said.

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Kolar finished the 2023 regular season with seven catches for 87 yards and a touchdown on nine targets.

The second-year tight end started to see more playing time after Mark Andrews’ injury, which kept him out for weeks. More run blocker than pass catcher at this point in his career, Kolar averaged 25 snaps per game down the stretch and caught six of seven targets for 74 yards and a score on 41 pass routes.

Rookie QB Devin Leary talks about joining Ravens and playing with Lamar Jackson

After being selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, Kentucky quarterback Devin Leary spoke with the media. Leary was asked about his reaction to joining a room with Lamar Jackson. ” [It’s] a blessing, a blessing,” …

After being selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, Kentucky quarterback Devin Leary spoke with the media. Leary was asked about his reaction to joining a room with Lamar Jackson.

“[It’s] a blessing, a blessing,” Leary said. “Honestly, [I was] completely took by surprise. I talked to [quarterbacks] Coach [Tee] Martin at the Combine and had an awesome conversation. [I] got to talk ball with him, and I just remember telling him, ‘Coach, anything that I can do to help this team win is why I want to be a part of the Ravens.’ To get that call and kind of turn my whole world around was truly a dream come true.”

Leary was then asked about his thoughts on playing with Jackson specifically.

“Man, [he’s a] a dawg, a dawg,” Leary said. “When I committed to NC State out of high school, he was someone who obviously I followed. Being able to play in the ACC and turn on film in the past, being able to see him carve up defenses, [it’s] really an awesome opportunity for me to come in and meet him and learn behind him, and obviously just help as much as I can in that quarterback room to bring value.”

Ravens head coach John Harbaugh confirmed that veteran quarterback Josh Johnson will remain the backup to Jackson this season while Leary has the chance to develop.

Devontez Walker’s dream of playing with Lamar Jackson has come to fruition

The Baltimore Ravens selected speedy wide receiver Devontez Walker with the No. 113 overall pick in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. The North Carolina wideout will join an offense helmed by two-time MVP Lamar Jackson at quarterback. Walker …

The Baltimore Ravens selected speedy wide receiver Devontez Walker with the No. 113 overall pick in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. The North Carolina wideout will join an offense helmed by two-time MVP Lamar Jackson at quarterback. Walker was asked what he thought about catching passes from Jackson when speaking with the media following his selection in the draft.

“It’s definitely an honor,” Walker said. “I’ve been watching Lamar since he came out of high school, watched him at Louisville. I think he’s a great football player. He’s somebody that I wished I was on his team, and now that wish is coming true. He’s a great player. I love watching him, so I’m looking forward to being alongside of him.”

Walker brings a downfield threat that the Ravens have lacked since trading away wide receiver Marquise Brown to the Arizona Cardinals during the 2022 NFL Draft. With veteran wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. no longer on the team, Baltimore will need another receiver to step up and replace his production. Walker will have the chance to earn playing time as a rookie in a wide receiver corps headlined by Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, and Nelson Agholor.

 

Devin Leary believes he throws ‘not like many people in this world’

The Baltimore Ravens added to their quarterback room by selecting Devin Leary out of Kentucky with the No. 218 overall pick in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. When speaking with the media following his selection, Leary expressed confidence in …

The Baltimore Ravens added to their quarterback room by selecting Devin Leary out of Kentucky with the No. 218 overall pick in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. When speaking with the media following his selection, Leary expressed confidence in his abilities as a passer after being asked about his strengths.

“Strengths for me are just pure arm talent,” Leary said. “I truly, truly believe that I throw the football not like many people in this world. [It’s] something that I pride myself on, being able to fit the football into tight windows, and then obviously just getting around the other quarterbacks. Learning from them, adapting to the NFL style, learning from [quarterbacks] Coach [Tee] Martin, and like I said from the beginning, I want to help this team win. Any way possible that I can fit myself into that room, fit my role into the team that’s going to help us win more games – that’s my overall goal.”

Ravens head coach John Harbaugh reiterated that veteran quarterback Josh Johnson will remain the backup to Lamar Jackson this season while Leary develops for the role in the future.