Tag: Tee Martin

Ravens rank No. 9 in pass yards per game; Lamar Jackson & QB coach Tee Martin are “in a groove”

Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson and QB coach Tee Martin have the Ravens ranking No. 9 in the NFL in pass yards per game through five weeks.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has been on fire this season and quarterback coach Tee Martin is like kerosene to the flame.

Jackson and Martin have the Ravens ranking No. 9 in the NFL in pass yards per game through five weeks. Accredit their “groove” (chemistry) to endless hours spent building camaraderie and studying film during practice sessions at the Under Armour Performance Center in Owing Mills, MD.



What’s been most impressive about Jackson this season is how quickly he is making reads and releasing the ball. Martin has helped Jackson on anticipatory throws, encouraging him to let it rip sooner on 3-step drops.

Jackson has already totaled nine touchdowns this season and he’ll be looking to add a few more versus the Washington Commanders. Without a doubt, Jackson and Coach Martin are locked in, ready to get their fourth straight win in week 6.

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The Commanders are allowing just 198 pass yards per game this season, but they haven’t faced a quarterback with the caliber of Jackson. Well at least until Sunday.

Ravens QB coach Tee Martin constantly tells Lamar Jackson he sees greatness in him

Jackson isn’t shying away from the concept of greatness, and neither is his position group coach, Tee Martin. 

One of the biggest stories of Ravens training camp, thus far, was John Harbaugh saying he’s had a vision of Lamar Jackson becoming the greatest of all-time.

For what it is worth, when Jackson was asked about these comments, he referenced Tom Brady as the current G.O.A.T.

But Jackson isn’t shying away from the concept of greatness, and neither is his position group coach, Tee Martin.

“When you see something in young people, you tell them,” Martin said.

“When you see greatness, you tell them. You own it.

“You want them to believe it, you want them to believe in themselves, you want them to know that you believe in them and that’s what we’re working for.”

Just before making these comments, Martin mentioned the fact that he has four kids, and it’s very fitting because his message is a great one for kids.

Some of the best parents are those who tell their children that they believe in them.

Martin added: “We don’t shy away from it, from those expectations, because if you’re not trying to be the best, then what are you trying to be?”

He went on to say that once a week the assistant coach and the QB room talk about championship quarterbacks.

“We talk about the characteristics of them and we talk about what is important that week, going into that game, and every week there is an element of it, about him (Jackson) being the greatest, about him showing up and showing out as we like to say in the quarterback room.”

Martin added that he saw greatness in Jackson long before he became his position coach.

“I see that in him, I truly believe that as his coach, and before that as a fan of his.”

Ravens OC Todd Monken is just getting his NFL legacy started

Baltimore Ravens OC Todd Monken helped the Ravens finish No. 4 in the NFL in points per game last season. What can we expect in year two?

Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken helped the Ravens finish No. 4 in the NFL in points per game last season, and he’ll return in 2024 with an offense full of proven star talent and youth. 

Monken reciprocal respect for head coach John Harbaugh has been precious. Monken’s mastermind has already been emphatic for the team. Historically known for its defensive prestige, the Ravens franchise may soon be transitioning into an offensive juggernaut under Monken. 

It seems like a pure no-brainer, right? Monken should focus on optimizing running back Derrick Henry and quarterback Lamar Jackson in the ground game this upcoming season. However, Monken knows the team must be more balanced than predictable.

Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers will need his touches, and tight-end Mark Andrews will also be expecting his targets in the passing game. Therefore, the art of play sequencing will be most important for Monken and the Ravens’ offense this upcoming season. Will Monken opt for the no-huddle, and will his youthful personnel be ready for an uptempo play style that may entail a vast and dynamic playbook?

Certainly, these are all questions Monken will be looking to answer when the full roster reports for Training Camp on Jul. 20. For now, he’ll enjoy getting reps in with the rookies, including Devontez Walker, whom he has already spoken highly of.

VIDEO: Ravens WR Rashod Bateman “looks like he’s floating” in recent workout

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman’s dedication to rehabilitating after early career setbacks is paying off.

Yesterday afternoon,  reporter editor Sarah Ellison shared a video of Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman putting in work off-site. The video which originated from Bateman’s Instagram account, has since rendered plenty of engagement from fans online and hints towards Bateman’s rejuvenated athleticism.

If Bateman can increase his production this season, the Ravens will thrive in both the pass and run game on offense. Many analysts expect Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken to use more 12 personnel in his play calling this upcoming season. If so, Bateman may see more 1-on-1 opportunities to win with YAC on underneath routes or use his speed to go over the top.

Bateman’s dedication to rehabilitating after early career setbacks is paying off. He claims this is the healthiest he’s felt in years Perhaps that’s why head coach John Harbaugh is optimistic about his potential in the future. Good job Rashod Bateman.

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Are Mark Andrews and Isaiah Likely the best TE duo in the NFL?

Not enough is said about the talents of all-pro Baltimore Ravens tight-end Mark Andrews and his reserve Isaiah Likely.

Not enough is said about the talents of all-pro Baltimore Ravens tight-end Mark Andrews and his reserve Isaiah Likely.

Last season, Likely stepped up big in the absence of Andrews, who sat out multiple weeks with a leg injury. Both tight-ends are sizable pass-catchers with the strength to do damage as run-blockers.


All logic suggests that offensive coordinator Todd Monken should opt for 12 personnel this season. With newly acquired running back Derrick Henry, Monken should think of ways to force the opposing defense into 3-4 and 4-3 and away from nickel-and-dime packages.

Likely, Andrews combined for 81 receptions and 11 touchdowns last season. These stats may have inflated had Andrews not missed eight regular season games. Both players fit ideally into the structure of the Ravens offense constructed around the running and play-action pass game.

With height, athleticism, and run-blocking physicality, Likely and Andrews are undoubtedly the best tight-end tandem in the NFL.

Tee Martin compares the Ravens explosive offense to a Ferrari

Baltimore quarterbacks coach Tee Martin compared the Ravens offense and the parts to a Ferrari

Last year, quarterback Lamar Jackson spoke about how Todd Monken, the first-year offensive coordinator, had given him “the keys to the offense.”

Jackson will do much more this season than drive the car. He’s been given the green light to take the car out on the wide-open road, put the hammer down, and see what that high-performance machine can do.

As has been documented this off-season, the reigning NFL MVP is going to have more pre-snap responsibility (authority to change plays, protections, and cadences if he so desires) in running the offense this season.

And Ravens Quarterback Coach Tee Martin has compared that system to a Ferrari.

“You’re not going to give a guy keys to the Ferrari and tell him to do 30 [miles per hour],” the Tennessee Vols legend said at mini-camp last week.

“Sometimes as coaches, you can’t be scared when they make mistakes, and you can’t allow the mistakes that they make to put fear in your heart for not calling that play the next time, because without that, there is no growth.”

Jackson has already won two MVP awards, but he can reach yet another level in 2024, and it sounds like this stuff is going to 1. open up the playbook for him and 2. give him more autonomy in what he wants to do.

Undoubtedly, he’ll be more comfortable in his second year running the system, which will provide more opportunities for growth and development.

“It’s like that smart kid in the classroom, you can’t allow them to get bored, right?” Martin added.

“He’s like that. You have to constantly add things, tweaks, and things of that nature and responsibilities.”

Most of all, Martin instructs his signal caller to believe in himself further and follow his intuition.

“With Lamar, I tell him, ‘Hey man, No. 1, whatever hits your brain first, we’re going to live with it, and as long as we’re all on the same page, it’s not a wrong call,” the QB Coach added.

‘It’s not a bad call.’ So, that’s where it starts, and that gives him the confidence and freedom to go out there and confidently do what he wants to do. We’re not playing scared, we’re not coaching scared, and that’s the only way you can grow into this type of offense.”

When the league’s most valuable player is your quarterback and the guy who led the league in carries four of the past five seasons is your tailback, comparing your offense to a very high-end luxury sports car is certainly an apt analogy.

Ravens TE Isaiah Likely should see more snaps in 2024

Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely may be the x-factor for the offense in 2024.

Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely may be the x-factor for the offense in 2024.

Likely plays behind All-pro tight end Mark Andrews on the team depth chart but has a big-play ability that cannot be overstated. Considering this, should the Ravens frequent more two tight-end sets on offense this season?

With running back Derrick Henry acquired, offensive coordinator Todd Monken may deploy the usage of more play-action and 12 personnel.

Andrews missed eight games due to injury last season and Likely was excellent in his absence. With Monken already aiming to get Henry 300-plus carries this season, it would be sensible to use two tight-end sets that include Likely.

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Likely made 30 receptions on 40 targets last year and played all 17 games. Likely deserves credit for his run blocking on an offense that ranked No. 1 in the NFL In rush yards per game.

Ultimately, Andrews and Likely should spend more time on the field as a tandem and not separately. 12 personnel would create play-action opportunities and assure physical run-blocking for quarterbacks Lamar Jackson and Henry.

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.

A look back at Tennessee’s victory at Alabama in 1999

Tee Martin totaled three touchdowns in Tennessee’s win at Alabama in 1999.

Tennessee first fielded a football team in 1891 and the Vols have played in memorable games throughout its history.

Each week, Vols Wire will recap a memorable game against its upcoming opponent.

Vols Wire revisits Tennessee’s, 21-7, victory over Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Oct. 23, 1999.

The game marked the first time Tennessee played the Crimson Tide in Tuscaloosa, Alabama since 1930.

The game was tied, 7-7, at halftime.

After a scoreless opening quarter, Alabama scored first as Andrew Zow completed a 26-yard touchdown pass to Shaun Alexander.

Tennessee tied the game on a 6-yard run by quarterback Tee Martin.

Martin gave Tennessee a 14-7 lead in the third quarter, completing a 43-yard touchdown pass to David Martin.

Martin also recorded a 21-yard touchdown run in  the fourth quarter.

He completed 11-of-17 passing attempts for 147 yards and one touchdown, while totaling 49 rushing yards and two touchdowns on nine attempts.

Tennessee running back Jamal Lewis totaled 117 rushing yards.

Every Tennessee quarterback to win in Tuscaloosa against Alabama

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Every Tennessee quarterback to win in Tuscaloosa against Alabama

A look at every Tennessee quarterback to win in Tuscaloosa against Alabama all time.

Tennessee and Alabama kicked off its football series on Nov. 28, 1901, playing to a 6-6 tie.

The contest was played on Thanksgiving day at West End Park in Birmingham, Alabama.

The reason for the game being tied was due to an offsides penalty against Alabama within the first ten minutes of the second half.

The penalty occurred ten yards from the goal line. Alabama players contested the penalty and that is when two things occurred that ended the game early. First, spectators came onto the playing field and circled both teams, preventing any further play. Secondly, as the protest continued, darkness came which did not allow for the two teams to finish the contest with daylight gone.

1999 Tennessee at Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Elsa Hasch/Allsport

Throughout the Tennessee-Alabama series, games have been contested 15 times in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The Crimson Tide hold an 11-4 record against Tennessee in Tuscaloosa.

Games were not played in Tuscaloosa after 1930 until 1999.

Ahead of Tennessee’s matchup at Alabama in Week 8, Vols Wire looks at every UT quarterback to win in Tuscaloosa. Tennessee’s all time quarterbacks to win in Tuscaloosa are listed below.