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Five Things We Learned from the Ravens' 26-16 win over the Atlanta Falcons bsun.md/2E9yT25

by Baltimore Sun Sports via twitter retweeted by ChildsWalker 12/3/2018 1:07:02 PM
Ravens snap counts vs. Falcons. A few takeaways:
— Nick Boyle isn’t going anywhere as Ravens’ most used TE with Lamar Jackson starting
— WR Michael Crabtree wasn’t moving well for much of Sunday
— Marlon Humphrey and Jimmy Smith continue to get top-two snaps at CB https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DtfwTV2WoAA4ln0.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DtfwTWJXQAEMocp.jpg

by Jonas Shaffer via twitter 12/3/2018 1:42:42 PM
Ravens snap counts vs. Falcons. A few takeaways:
— Nick Boyle isn’t going anywhere as Ravens’ most used TE with Lamar Jackson starting
— WR Michael Crabtree wasn’t moving well for much of Sunday
— Marlon Humphrey and Jimmy Smith continue to get top-two snaps at CB https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DtfwTV2WoAA4ln0.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DtfwTWJXQAEMocp.jpg

by Jonas Shaffer via twitter 12/3/2018 1:42:42 PM
The early signing day for football recruits is Dec. 19. Doubt UMass would want its new head coach to see an NFL season through.

by Jonas Shaffer via twitter 12/3/2018 1:55:57 PM
The Lamar x Wire memes have arrived. (H/T bapatasix on the Ravens subreddit) https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dtf5CspXoAAFZyV.jpg

by Jonas Shaffer via twitter 12/3/2018 2:21:04 PM
From yesterday: The Ravens have the NFL’s most compelling quarterback situation. They also have the ultimate safety net for Lamar Jackson and Joe Flacco. bsun.md/2EaTNOj

by Jonas Shaffer via twitter 12/3/2018 2:47:01 PM
Ravens announce they’re donating nearly $200 ,000 to Baltimore City Public Schools for improvements to HVAC units at Lakewood Elementary School. Contributions are part of the team’s social justice program.

by Jonas Shaffer via twitter 12/3/2018 5:33:37 PM
Settling in for John Harbaugh's weekly news conferences. Commence the quarterback questions.

by Jonas Shaffer via twitter 12/3/2018 7:32:16 PM
John Harbaugh says he went to bed at halftime of Steelers vs. Chargers. "I'd given up hope." Added that he hoped both teams had lost.

by Jonas Shaffer via twitter 12/3/2018 7:34:38 PM
Ravens coach John Harbaugh worked under Chiefs coach Andy Reid in Philadelphia. "I guess it is a little different" this week, he said.

by Jonas Shaffer via twitter 12/3/2018 7:36:38 PM
John Harbaugh says he expects the Ravens to "ramp up" Joe Flacco in practice this week. Decision on game clearance will come later in the week.

by Jonas Shaffer via twitter 12/3/2018 7:38:36 PM
Ravens coach John Harbaugh said he expects Joe Flacco to get more reps in practice this week. Said a decision whether to clear him for game action would probably come up at the end of the week.

by Childs Walker via twitter 12/3/2018 7:39:18 PM
John Harbaugh confirms @RapSheet report that Ravens defensive line coach Joe Cullen interviewed for the UMass head coaching job. "I like to see guys get opportunities."

by Jonas Shaffer via twitter 12/3/2018 7:43:08 PM
Harbaugh confirmed that Joe Cullen interviewed at UMass. he said the timing isn't that unusual, given the job cycle in college. "It's something we're proud of. I like to see guys get opportunities.,"

by Childs Walker via twitter 12/3/2018 7:43:30 PM
Asked about parallels to Ray Rice, John Harbaugh says he didn't given the Kareem Hunt situation too much thought. "I was trying to focus on winning a football game."

by Jonas Shaffer via twitter 12/3/2018 7:47:04 PM
Harbaugh called Chiefs offense "arguably the best in the league."

by Childs Walker via twitter 12/3/2018 7:48:53 PM
John Harbaugh with the most politically correct line possible about the Kareem Hunt situation: "I saw it, noted it, and didn't really express any opinion or judgments on it."

by Jonas Shaffer via twitter 12/3/2018 8:04:58 PM
John Harbaugh joked today about wishing that both the Steelers and Chargers could've lost. "We couldn't get what we wanted." But it was still a productive weekend for the Ravens' wild-card hopes. bsun.md/2EabCgl

by Jonas Shaffer via twitter 12/3/2018 9:20:35 PM
For nerds like me, the Ravens' remaining strength of schedule is .583.

The Steelers' is .542.

by Edward Lee via twitter 12/3/2018 9:49:21 PM
John Harbaugh was happy Monday to talk about his relationship with Chiefs coach Andy Reid. On pointed questions about former Chiefs star Kareem Hunt, less so. bsun.md/2QvCWLU

by Jonas Shaffer via twitter 12/3/2018 11:00:18 PM
Joe Cullen’s alma mater turns him down. The Ravens’ DL coach has never been a head coach at any level in his career.

by Jonas Shaffer via twitter 12/3/2018 11:22:35 PM
The Ravens are touchdown underdogs in Kansas City this week. It's been over two years since they faced such long odds. bsun.md/2BP2f3g

by Jonas Shaffer via twitter 12/4/2018 5:57:13 PM
Ravens-Falcons film study coming tomorrow. In the meantime, let us reflect on the awesome strength of Michael Pierce (No. 97), who moves a fourth-down double team 3 yards back. t.co

by Jonas Shaffer via twitter 12/4/2018 6:10:39 PM
Terrell Suggs got into the backfield so often in the first half Sunday that he got into the Falcons linemen's heads. On this Za'Darius Smith sack, RG Zane Beadles looked more worried about No. 55.

by Jonas Shaffer via twitter 12/4/2018 6:32:27 PM
Terrell Suggs got into the backfield so often in the first half Sunday, he started to get into the Falcons' heads. On this Za'Darius Smith sack, RG Zane Beadles looks more concerned with No. 55. t.co

by Jonas Shaffer via twitter 12/4/2018 7:20:11 PM
Ravens plays within the play, ranked:
3) Brandon Williams' big-boy bull rush
2) Patrick Onwuasor's hurdle-to-strip-sack smoothness
1) 185-pound Tavon Young shedding 310-pound Jake Matthews' tackle like wrapping paper t.co

by Jonas Shaffer via twitter 12/4/2018 7:43:05 PM
Prove to me that the Falcons didn't change out a regulation football for a Golden Snitch on this play. You can't. t.co

by Jonas Shaffer via twitter 12/4/2018 7:57:21 PM
Ravens are second to last in takeaways and second overall in fewest explosive plays allowed. Bears are No. 1 in both.

by Jonas Shaffer via twitter 12/4/2018 9:41:55 PM
Maryland will announce shortly that Mike Locksley is the new football coach, a source with knowledge said.

by Don Markus via twitter retweeted by jonas_shaffer 12/5/2018 1:15:16 AM
The top graded players on the defensive interior so far this season. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dtlx4fdWkAEtTVS.jpg

by Pro Football Focus via twitter retweeted by EdwardLeeSun 12/5/2018 1:30:42 AM
Here’s my story on Mike Locksley, the new Maryland coach with the spotty track record, golden recruiting touch and enduring love in the DMV.

oh wait i wrote this six years ago bsun.md/2APChLm

by Jonas Shaffer via twitter 12/5/2018 2:47:21 AM
Ravens coach John Harbaugh says he expects Joe Flacco to practice today, but not as a full participant.

by Jonas Shaffer via twitter 12/5/2018 4:19:51 PM
John Harbaugh on the risk-reward proposition of Lamar Jackson ‘s running ability: “You never want any player to be hurt, but it does happen.”

by Jonas Shaffer via twitter 12/5/2018 4:23:39 PM
John Harbaugh says he is hopeful that RT James Hurst returns to practice more fully this week.

by Jonas Shaffer via twitter 12/5/2018 4:25:38 PM
It’s 33 degrees in Owings Mills. Eric Weddle is wearing flip flops. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dtqpz3OUcAEEpI3.jpg

by Jonas Shaffer via twitter 12/5/2018 4:31:26 PM
Ravens CB Jimmy Smith says the defense looks at Patrick Mahomes like he’s a young Brett Favre, only more athletic.

by Jonas Shaffer via twitter 12/5/2018 4:37:14 PM
Right tackle James Hurst said he expects to be a full participant in practice this week. Also said his back pain got so bad that he struggled to put on his shoes.

by Jonas Shaffer via twitter 12/5/2018 5:02:53 PM
Terrell Suggs looked like the old T-Sizzle on Sunday. By which I mean he looked like a young T-Sizzle. A film study on turning back the clock and combining strength and smarts: t.co t.co

by Jonas Shaffer via twitter 12/5/2018 5:16:59 PM
Chiefs coach Andy Reid says Lamar Jackson can run “like a running back” and throw “like a son of a gun.”

by Jonas Shaffer via twitter 12/5/2018 6:09:09 PM
Chiefs coach Andy Reid very complimentary of his former assistants on the Ravens’ staff: “There’s no reason Marty Mornhinweg can’t be a head coach.”

by Jonas Shaffer via twitter 12/5/2018 6:16:11 PM
Ravens QB Joe Flacco (right hip) and RT James Hurst (back) were both present for the open portion of practice.

by Jonas Shaffer via twitter 12/5/2018 6:32:21 PM
WR Michael Crabtree, G Alex Lewis, G Marshal Yanda, DB/LB Anthony Levine Sr., CB Tavon Young, CB Marlon Humphrey, S Tony Jefferson and S Eric Weddle were absent. Lewis looked to be really downtrodden in the locker room after Sunday's win.

by Jonas Shaffer via twitter 12/5/2018 6:34:55 PM
CBs Marlon Humphrey and Tavon Young (groin), WR Michael Crabtree, SS Tony Jefferson (left ankle), DB Anthony Levine Sr. (ankle), LG Alex Lewis, FS Eric Weddle and RG Marshal Yanda were absent from Ravens practice on Wednesday. Crabtree, Weddle and Yanda likely getting vet days.

by Edward Lee via twitter 12/5/2018 6:34:57 PM
QB Joe Flacco (right hip) and RT James Hurst (back) were taking part in Wednesday's practice.

by Edward Lee via twitter 12/5/2018 6:36:24 PM
6: For the first time in six years, @LoyolaMLAX will play three away games in the month of February. After opening with @UVAMensLax on Feb. 9 at Ridley Athletic Complex in Baltimore, the team will visit @jhumenslacrosse (Feb. 16), @RUmlax (Feb. 23) and @Towson_MLAX (Feb. 27).

by Edward Lee via twitter 12/5/2018 7:30:47 PM