Baltimore Ravens July Rundown

Lets take a look at some of the happenings for the Baltimore Ravens over the last week or so. This will sort of be a timeline type of thing so hang on tight.

Earlier this week it was reported that the Ravens were looking toextend Kicker Justin Tucker’s contract, along withTorrey Smith‘s andJimmy Smith‘s. The likeliest to happen is probablyJustin Tucker,as signing the Pro Bowl kicker would be a win for both sides. Tucker has converted six game-winning kicks in his career so it would make sense that he gets the money that he deserves.

TheRavens were happy with rookie tight end Crockett Gillmorein practices. The third-round pick has displayed sound blocking technique, a physical nature, and a willingness to mix it up. He is a 6-foot-6, 260-pound tight end from Colorado State who made the switch to tight end prior to his sophomore year after playing defensive end as a freshman.

Vegas just released theirodds for all the potential MVP winners. According to Bovada,Joe Flaccohas the same chance of winning the MVP as rookie quarterback Johnny Manziel who hasn’t started a single game in the NFL. Flacco and Manzel both have 100 to 1 odds, which are behind 28 other players. Some that might jump out are guys likeMatt Forte(66 to 1),Jay Cutler(20 to 1), andTony Romo(50 to 1).The hate on Flacco will continueno matter what he does the rest of his career.

According to Bovada,Joe Flaccohas the same chance of winning the MVP as rookie quarterback Johny Manzel who hasn’t started a single game in the NFL

Just to state a couple notes on some defensive players:Safety Omar Brown is trying to find a spot on the crowded Ravens roster. Defensive endPernell McPhee has large goals this coming seasonas he has said that he wants to lead the team in sacks.“That’s going to be hard to do when you haveElvis DumervilandCourtney UpshawandTerrell SuggsandHaloti Ngataon the field. It’s going to be hard, but that’s my personal expectation. I want to get at least seven or eight sacks this year.”

Aaron Wilson of the Baltimore Sun reported that tight endDennis Pitta will have a versatile role in the 2014 season. That includes everything from being an extra wide receiver to working out of the backfield, as well as the normal tight end alignments. Offensive coordinatorGary Kubiakruns a tight end-friendly offense where he could use two or even three tight ends in a single play. This could benefit Pitta as he will get more open opportunities, but he will also suffer a loss due to the multiple tight ends.

Now just one last thing. For whatever its worth,the Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers will hold a public practice at M&T Bank Stadiumthe day after the two teams meet in week one of the preseason.

The Ravens will now have three training camp practices open to the public. The first one will be at M&T Bank Stadium on Monday, July 28, and the second one will take place in Annapolis at the Navy-Marine Corps Stadium on Monday, Aug. 4. Both practices begin at 7 p.m.

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