Scattershooting here and there as the Ravens get ready to leave town
WESTMINSTER -- Wide receiver Derrick Mason was held out of the morning practice with what's being described as a minor shoulder injury.
"He had a little bit of a shoulder going on," Ravens coach Brian Billick said. "We thought we should shelve him for the morning."
Nose guard Kelly Gregg returned to full-team drills with a brace around his right knee, and appears to be close to being cleared to play in preseason games. It's likely, though, that the team will hold him out Sunday against the New York Giants and possibly even longer as a precautionary measure.
"That's Kelly for you," defensive coordinator Rex Ryan said. "He's just trying to force himself out there."
Also not practicing: offensive guard Chris Chester (sprained right foot), tight end Daniel Wilcox (sprained left ankle), linebacker Antwan Barnes (sprained right ankle), offensive tackles Jonathan Ogden (turf toe) and Steve Edwards (knee) and linebackers Dan Cody (knee surgery) and Mike Smith (shoulder surgery). Ogden, who's sporting a shorter, sleeker haircut, had his foot taped up and moved around pretty well during some agility drills and pass protection sets while working on the side.
Barnes, Wilcox and Chester were all at practice with varying degrees of physical activity. Barnes seems to be the healthiest of the trio.
Chester's injury clears a path for rookie first-round pick Ben Grubbs to start Sunday night. Chester said he could play if it were a real game, but is taking it slow to be on the safe side. He described it as a one-week injury.
Quarterback Kyle Boller connected with wide receiver Demetrius Williams for a 40-yard touchdown pass up the sidelines.
Drew Olson was picked off by middle linebacker Ray Lewis, who returned it for a touchdown. Olson was picked off on the ensuing snap by Samari Rolle.
Running back Greg Pruitt Jr. dropped a pass.
For the second consecutive day, rookie quarterback Troy Smith had a pass batted down for an interception. Linebacker Prescott Burgess tipped it, and defensive tackle Keyonta Marshall picked it off.
NBC football analyst John Madden, who's broadcasting Sunday night's preseason game against the New York Giants, arrived at practice in his trademark Madden Cruiser.
The Ravens are about to leave Westminster and return to their $35 million headquarters in Owings Mills. They'll break camp after Saturday morning's practice at McDaniel College.
It has been a really quiet camp.
"Very much," Billick said. "Not a lot of distractions. When the lead article is about Rex Ryan's weight, you know camp is pretty calm. That's a good thing, it lends itself to the focus you need."The players are definitely raring to return to their palatial estate.
"We could have broke camp the third day," Billick said. "They've been ready to break camp. It's time to move on to another phase. They're aware of that."
The Ravens' annual rookie show was held Friday night with skits and songs along with the annual "King Ugly" contest handed out to the player or coach deemed to be the ugliest around.
Ironically, there's only money involved for the second and third-place winners and no cash for the first-place winner, who has traditionally received a crown and a scepter.
"I've learned not to handicap that," Billick said.
Aaron Wilson covers the Baltimore Ravens for the Carroll County Times and the Annapolis Capital.
WESTMINSTER -- Wide receiver Derrick Mason was held out of the morning practice with what's being described as a minor shoulder injury.
"He had a little bit of a shoulder going on," Ravens coach Brian Billick said. "We thought we should shelve him for the morning."
Nose guard Kelly Gregg returned to full-team drills with a brace around his right knee, and appears to be close to being cleared to play in preseason games. It's likely, though, that the team will hold him out Sunday against the New York Giants and possibly even longer as a precautionary measure.
"That's Kelly for you," defensive coordinator Rex Ryan said. "He's just trying to force himself out there."
Also not practicing: offensive guard Chris Chester (sprained right foot), tight end Daniel Wilcox (sprained left ankle), linebacker Antwan Barnes (sprained right ankle), offensive tackles Jonathan Ogden (turf toe) and Steve Edwards (knee) and linebackers Dan Cody (knee surgery) and Mike Smith (shoulder surgery). Ogden, who's sporting a shorter, sleeker haircut, had his foot taped up and moved around pretty well during some agility drills and pass protection sets while working on the side.
Barnes, Wilcox and Chester were all at practice with varying degrees of physical activity. Barnes seems to be the healthiest of the trio.
Chester's injury clears a path for rookie first-round pick Ben Grubbs to start Sunday night. Chester said he could play if it were a real game, but is taking it slow to be on the safe side. He described it as a one-week injury.
Quarterback Kyle Boller connected with wide receiver Demetrius Williams for a 40-yard touchdown pass up the sidelines.
Drew Olson was picked off by middle linebacker Ray Lewis, who returned it for a touchdown. Olson was picked off on the ensuing snap by Samari Rolle.
Running back Greg Pruitt Jr. dropped a pass.
For the second consecutive day, rookie quarterback Troy Smith had a pass batted down for an interception. Linebacker Prescott Burgess tipped it, and defensive tackle Keyonta Marshall picked it off.
NBC football analyst John Madden, who's broadcasting Sunday night's preseason game against the New York Giants, arrived at practice in his trademark Madden Cruiser.
The Ravens are about to leave Westminster and return to their $35 million headquarters in Owings Mills. They'll break camp after Saturday morning's practice at McDaniel College.
It has been a really quiet camp.
"Very much," Billick said. "Not a lot of distractions. When the lead article is about Rex Ryan's weight, you know camp is pretty calm. That's a good thing, it lends itself to the focus you need."The players are definitely raring to return to their palatial estate.
"We could have broke camp the third day," Billick said. "They've been ready to break camp. It's time to move on to another phase. They're aware of that."
The Ravens' annual rookie show was held Friday night with skits and songs along with the annual "King Ugly" contest handed out to the player or coach deemed to be the ugliest around.
Ironically, there's only money involved for the second and third-place winners and no cash for the first-place winner, who has traditionally received a crown and a scepter.
"I've learned not to handicap that," Billick said.
Aaron Wilson covers the Baltimore Ravens for the Carroll County Times and the Annapolis Capital.
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