RAVENS GOT THE INJURY NEWS WE’VE BEEN WAITING FOR…BUT THERE’S A HUGE CATCH!
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The Baltimore Ravens have received a significant boost in practice as several key starters returned from injury, including offensive linemen John Simpson and Ronnie Stanley, as well as defensive end Trey Hendrickson. However, the most anticipated return was wide receiver Zay Flowers, who had been absent since the second quarter of the previous game against the Colts. Despite the initial excitement of having him back in the building, the official injury report released before the upcoming matchup against the New Orleans Saints cast doubt on his availability. While players like Jacobe Lane, TJ Tampa, and Nambi Mok were ruled out for the game, Flowers was listed as doubtful, meaning there is a very low probability he will suit up, though it is not impossible. The speaker expresses frustration that the team cannot simply rest against the Saints, emphasizing that any team can beat another on any given Sunday, and hopes that Flowers can return by the time they face the Cowboys in Week Three.
Beyond the injury news, the video highlights the intense, emotionless mindset of offensive coordinator Declan Doyle, who prioritizes preparation over celebration even after big plays like Zay Flowers' touchdown against the Colts. This disciplined approach was evident in game situations where decisions were made before the play occurred, such as on fourth downs, and where the team immediately prepared for the next sequence regardless of the outcome. The speaker praises this level of extreme preparation and notes that while the coaching staff is an all-star group, their time together may be limited, making it crucial for the Ravens to maximize every opportunity they have now. This philosophy extends to ball security as well, with the team acknowledging mistakes like Lamar Jackson's fumble but focusing on moving forward rather than dwelling on past errors.
The discussion also covers the challenges facing the Ravens' wide receiver room with injuries to Zay Flowers and Jacobe Lane, prompting questions about whether other receivers can step up. The speaker addresses fan concerns regarding Rashad Baitman, noting his lack of targets in Week One but encouraging him to seize this opportunity to prove his worth against the Saints. There is also mention of DeAndre Hopkins being available in free agency as a potential replacement for the body and catch radius that Lane provided, though the team has signed Gage Lavdan to the practice squad instead. The speaker believes the depth chart will be tested heavily in the coming weeks and hopes that players like Baitman, Leonte Wester, and Chris Moore can rise to the occasion while the top receivers recover.
Finally, the video touches on broader topics such as the potential impact of Lamar Jackson playing without his number one receiver on his MVP chances, with the speaker suggesting it could be a massive statement play if he performs well under those circumstances. The segment also includes responses to viewer emails regarding defensive improvements, the decision to cut kicker Jake Moody in favor of Tyler Lopp, and reflections on the team's history of developing receivers. The speaker concludes by thanking the loyal fanbase for their support during tough times, including personal struggles shared by some viewers, and encourages everyone to stay united as the team heads into the home opener against New Orleans with a renewed sense of purpose and discipline.
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When Ravens started practice yesterday,
we was hyped because not only were guys
returning who had missed time this week
due to injury, but it was key guys,
significant guys, people that are
starters on this football team. It
started up front with the offensive
line. John Simpson, he had missed a
couple of days of practice with a groin
injury. He was back. But then it
continued with Ronnie Stanley, our
starting left tackle. He had missed some
time with a toe injury. He was back as
well. Then flipping it to the defensive
side of the ball, our big free agent
acquisition at pass rusher, Trey
Hendrickson. He had missed some time
this week with a finger injury. He
returned, but the biggest one of the
day, it came from somebody who we've all
been waiting on. What's the status with
him? What's going on? Because we have
not seen him since the second quarter of
the Colts game, and that was wide
receiver Zay Flowers. He was back at
practice as well. So, I'm sitting here
thinking like, okay, we got our guy Zay
back. Oh, we about to go crazy on them
Saints for real. But then we end up
getting humbled because that injury
report came out and Ronnie Stanley, he
was questionable. Trey Henderson, he was
questionable. Uh John Simpson, he was
questionable. So, we all expect them to
play. But with Zay Flowers, he ended up
being doubtful. So, it's not looking
like he's going to be suiting up against
New Orleans this weekend. And I have
heard people say, "Oh, you should rest
them against New Orleans. Oh, it's just
the Saints." I can't sleep on no Saints,
man. I I ain't sleeping on no team in
the league. I don't care how good or how
bad they look. It's any given Sunday,
man. So, I wanted the Ravens to be full
goal or as full goal as they could
possibly be. We know Jacobe Lane, he's
going to be out for a little while. TJ
Tampa, he's going to be out this game.
And Nambdi Ma BK, he's officially been
ruled out this game as well. But I was
hoping that Zay Flowers was going to be
able to suit up. Uh but we'll see. It's
still a chance because doubtful doesn't
mean out, but doubtful means the
possibility of his playing is very, very
low. So, we'll see. But we are glad that
Zay Flowers is at least back practicing
again. So, that will be a good sign for
when we play the Cowboys in Brazil in
week three. So, hopefully they can
return by then. Do you realize just how
much of a killer instinct Ravens
offensive coordinator Declan Doyle has?
Listen to him explain why he was not
celebrating, why he didn't get hype, why
he wasn't even smiling when Zay Flowers
got that huge touchdown pass last week
against the Colts. The mindset of like
when you're calling the game or you are
involved is you're trying to eliminate
any emotion. You're trying to eliminate
anything that would cloud your judgment
or what's going to happen next. I'm
watching it and I'm basically thinking
like, okay, he like I'm watching it and
waiting. If he gets tackled and we're at
the eight yard line, I have to have a
play as fast as I possibly can to get
into L. And so, um, that's kind of the
mindset. And then as soon as he scores,
you're you immediately flip to like foot
on the gas, like, hey, everybody on the
staff, like we got to get our guys back
right now. Don't stop. Like, we got to
keep going. Um, and you don't smile
until it hits zeros and and then
celebrate it real quick and then you got
to get on to the next team fast. Um, but
that's kind of like that's the way I
think that you have to be. You're never
trying to fight like a two-front war.
Um, like we're fighting an opponent on
the field. the the more emotional I get,
the more people have to deal with me and
and all of our energy should be towards
fighting the opponent.
>> Man, Declan Doyle, he ain't going to be
an offensive coordinator for too much
longer. His mindset just always thinking
10 steps ahead. He talked about how if
Zay Flower scored, then he's thinking
about how to run up the score even more.
He said if Zay Flowers didn't score,
then he's already thinking about all
right, what's the play that I got to get
into Lamar so we can go out there and
execute? And we love that. It makes such
a big difference in a positive way for
this Ravens offense because it just
shows extreme preparation on a whole
another level. And then on top of that,
uh, for example, you saw the fourth down
play where we looked over at Jesse
Mentor. The camera showed him before the
Ravens even went for it on fourth down.
He was just sitting there, wasn't even
moving because the decision had already
been made. And the way that Dean Doyle
explained everything, you could see that
that's exactly what happened in that
sequence. Jacobe Lane touchdown got
called back. Ravens ran a couple more
plays. They ran it on third down, didn't
get it, and right away they were already
lined up getting ready to go for it on
fourth down. So everything that Declan
Doyle talked about, it literally
happened in that game. Ravens got to
maximize this opportunity, man. They
they really really do. And we done said
that before in previous years, but this
is another year where Ravens, they got
to make the most of this because this
coaching staff that we have, this
all-star coaching staff that we got
right now, they ain't going to be
together too much longer. Now we at my
favorite part of the videos where we get
to hear from you. Make sure you
subscribe to the channel and leave a
like on the video. Let's get straight to
it. First question came from my guy
Bobby. He said, "Rest Z." He said, "I
might be in the minority, but if I were
the coach, I would rest Zay until week
five." Well, week five. That man said
he's making sure that hamstring is not
just 12 120 150% all the way. He said,
"I know they said it's not serious, but
I don't believe there is any such thing
as a minor hamstring injury. All
hamstring injuries are serious and
should be treated the same whether they
are a grade one or grade three." Now, it
is a chance for all of our wide
receivers, especially Rashad Baitman, to
show out. If we can't beat the Saints
without Zay Flowers, then we have a much
greater problem.
I see what he's saying, but again, I
just I feel like so many people are
taking the Saints lightly. I I I just
can't, man. I can't. Maybe it's because
I'm scarred from being a Ravens fan and
and seeing stuff like this happen
before. But I I just don't want the
Ravens to sleep on New and I'm sure they
won't, especially with Jesse Mentor and
everything that he's been showing us,
the type of coach that he is, but I just
don't want them to sleep on New Orleans
like at all. As far as you wanting Zay
Flowers to be like all the way ready, I
I get that completely. Week five. Woo.
Not even Brazil. And not even week four.
He said week five. Woo. Man, that that
would be something. But I I don't think
it'll be that long. But I I do
appreciate you wanting him to be not
just healed. Oh, okay. Z straighten out.
No, you want him to be feeling great.
Next question came from my guy Malik. He
said, "Hey, I hope you and your family
and all the Ravens flock are doing well.
I've been watching since 2024, and this
is my first time asking a question." Oh,
so you've been watching since Lamar
Jackson what was supposed to be his
third MVP year, but you know how that
that went. Oh boy. Anyway, but I I
appreciate you though, man. Thank you,
Malik. He said, "What do you think the
defense will do after watching that week
one game? I feel like we didn't see
enough of our safeties." Now, I know
Nate and Marlin had two really good
stops on third down, but I'm still a
little worried because Nate and Marlin
gave up the most yards last season.
Every time a team throws a deep ball on
them, I get worried. What do you think?
We we in a new regime now. We in a new
era. This a brand new defense. So, I
understand your concern. I get it. Cuz
last the past couple of years, they done
scarred you bad. They scarred all of us
cuz that defense was yikes. But right
now, I would say look forward. Try not
to look back cuz again, I know it could
be tough cuz I'm guilty of it a lot just
thinking about things that have happened
in recent history and recent years with
this Ravens team. But know that this is
a brand new football team. specifically
with the defense, specifically with the
secondary. Things are so much different
now. And you saw that in the first game,
and I expect us to see it even more
moving forward. Next question came from
my guy Benjamin. He said, "The fate of
Baitman." Now, before we get into it,
Benjamin, I appreciate. He put together
a little video uh for us. Um and I I I
really do appreciate it. I did see it.
Much love to you, Benjamin. I thank you
for real. Uh he said, "I've always been
pulling for bait, and I love when he's
healthy and doing his thing like two
years ago." Oh, see that's tough, man. I
I hate that. That's the conversation
that we got to have with Rashad Baitman.
We got to go back to 2024 every time. We
can't go back to last year. We can't go
back to last week. We got to go to 2024
every time because that one's the last
time that he was really going off. But
that's the last time he really got
significant targets, too. So, man, we I
hope this this New Orleans game, whether
Zay Flowers plays or not, I hope Rashad
Baitman goes crazy, man. because if he
can go crazy that will boost his
confidence so much and that will boost a
lot of other people's confidence in him
too. So anyway, he said um my friends
are like 50/50 when it comes to Rashad
Baitman. So it goes unsaid that this
Sunday there are a group of folks that
Hope Bait just takes over and looks just
as phenomenal as Flowers did last week
and I'm one. Go bait. I I love that. I
love that. And I agree with you. I'm I'm
right there with you too, Ben. Go bait.
Go off. Go crazy. and make who that
nation know exactly who you are. Next
question came from my guy Raven Pride.
He said, "Hey, engraven. How are you
doing, my brother? Hope everything is
well with you and your family.
Everything is good, my guy. Appreciate
you." He said, "I just wanted to say,
boy, did Isaiah likely put on a show." I
mean, he was unbelievable. I believe he
wanted to show the Ravens what they were
missing this year. I am so happy. He is
given an opportunity to showcase his
talent, and I wish him all the luck in
the world. Hey, he don't need no luck
when you got skill like that. Like, he
got it. But Isaiah likely, man, yeah, he
looked great uh for the Giants. Uh he he
looked amazing in that game. Jackson
Dart, Jackson D looked really good, too.
But Isaiah likely was his crutch, his
security blanket, his safety blanket. Um
but he's just a baller. Forget all that
safety stuff. Like Isaiah likely was
just a baller. But he did continue to
show that he is clutch. Jackson Dart
went to him on key situations,
especially toward the end of the game.
And Isaiah likely, he made it happen,
man. So, it ain't no surprise that he is
showing out. We knew he was gonna show
out, but uh it does still hurt though.
Week one thoughts. Next question came
from my guy MJ. He said, "Hang Raven. I
just wanted to say thank you for what
you are doing with the Be More
community, bringing us all together."
No, you ain't got to thank me. I I thank
y'all for supporting. I thank y'all for
being here. I thank y'all for being in
the streams. I thank y'all for coming
through to the videos, for everything,
man. I thank y'all for supporting. And
y'all are what makes everything happen.
everything. I could sit up here and talk
behind this camera and on this
microphone all day, every day, but if
nobody come through to show support, not
only to me, but to each other, to
everybody that'd be here, too, then
nothing would happen. So, this is all
y'all, man. I appreciate you. He said,
"Now, my pros, cons, and concerns. Keep
in mind, I know it's week one. Pros, uh,
I liked we actually got turnovers and
pressure on the quarterback." Yeah, we
love that. He said, "Also, we actually
finished strong, didn't allow a
comeback, and even after the play, Lamar
fumbled, and Indie scored. mentor said,
"No, I don't care what the clock says.
Score again." And I love that. They they
Yeah, they ain't let them come back. And
and they had a lot of reasons why they
could have. They lost a Flowers. They
lost Jacobe Lane. Lamar Jackson with the
fumble and the turnover, and that was a
touchdown. And they Ravens has seemed
like they was a little flat for a while.
So, Colts could have snuck back in, but
Ravens said, "Yeah, no, we ain't doing
that." He said, "The offense looked
really good. Kind of gives 2024
offensive vibes. They were explosive."
Yeah, they were fun, man. and we had a
bunch of penalties, so we didn't even
get all the yards we were supposed to.
And he said the cons, uh oh, run
stopping defense. Yeah, Jonathan Taylor
again, one of the best running backs in
the league. He was going crazy, though.
Uh penalties, self-explanatory. Yeah,
that was ugly. Uh ball security. Flowers
at the end zone. Lamar sack. The Flowers
one. Uh I mean, he it wasn't a fumble.
He was down, but I do get what you say.
It was It was close. It was close, but
he was down. But I I see what you're
saying cuz you you like you don't even
want there to be no question. You don't
want there to be no chance. You don't
want But he was down with Lamar. Um that
fumble he did fumble and it was a
turnover, but he had defense in his face
like from jump and that's tough
especially cuz I believe it was on his
blind side too. I know he was he was in
the middle of a uh a play action the
play action boot but yeah. So yeah, but
we don't want no fumbles. Ball security.
We we don't want no turnovers. We we
hate that. We hate it. We wanted them to
hold on to the ball, not put superglue
because you can't have if you're the
quarterback, you try to throw, you got
super glue. It's getting stuck. But we
get what you mean, man. Anyway, he said
concerns wide receiver that with Z
Flowers and Jacobe Lane out. Not sure
who can step up. WELL, YOU GOT A LOT OF
OPTIONS. You got a lot of options and
Ravens certainly looking around at
people, too. So, we'll see this Sunday
against New Orleans. We'll see who ends
up stepping up. He said, "Baitman, I was
never a fan, but Sunday was his chance
to make myself and others eat our words,
but with 53 snaps played, he ended up
with zero catches and one target." Chris
Moore stepped up and had a 50 yard pass,
this makes me miss likely even more.
Wow. What timing? What timing?
Especially with the previous question,
but with with Bait, let's see. Let's
see. Give him a shot. Give him a It was
one week. Uh, so give Rashad Baitman a
shot. Let's see how he does against New
Orleans because now I'm sure he will be
even more game planned into the game
plan. So let's see number seven shine
man wide receiver dep. Next question
came from my guy Clyde. He said good
morning brother. Drink some tea and
honey for your voice from all the
celebrating from the Colts game. Oh yeah
that that game initially my voice was
done but then Ravens fell flat and then
I I got to chill because Ravens wasn't
doing too much of nothing for a while
but then they did close it out so that
was nice. Anyway, I said great win for
Ravens. they will be a real problem once
they get the rust off of them. My
question is, what do you feel we need to
do with our receiver depth now that they
in Lane are dealing with injuries? Are
there any good free agents left and
should we trade for a good wide receiver
or is it time for our wide receivers to
step up? Thank you. No, thank you, man.
Um, our wide receiver dep is definitely
being tested. Yeah, with two of our top
three wide receivers probably going to
be out this game. Uh, at least one of
our top three receiver. We'll see about
Z, but most likely. Um, so yeah, it's
time for the guys. This this is an
opportunity for them that players
obviously players don't want their
teammates to get hurt. They don't want
their teammates to miss time at all. But
those the players want opportunities
that TZ Walker want opportunities.
Rashad Baitman want opportunities. Uh
Leonte Wester, Chris, they all want
opportunities. So this is going to be
their opportunity to show like hey this
is what you wanted. Show us exactly why
you deserve it. Next question came from
my guy Real Raw Reckless. He said what's
up Engraven? What's happening man? He
said, "No question today. Just wanted to
send peace, love, and blessings to you
and team. Keep it clean. The week always
goes so much better when the Ravens win.
Go Ravens." Hey, so let's hope we could
have what, 20 great weeks in a row. I
mean, Ravens go undefeated. But no, I I
appreciate you, man. Thank you very,
very much, man. Increase the level of
competition. Next question came from my
guy Jay Dub. He said, "What's good in
Graven?" Big time win for the Ravens.
Yeah, it was. He said, "Do you think the
Ravens made the right decision cutting
Jake Moody based on how Tyler Loop
performed against the Colts?" No, I do
not. Um I thought Jake Moody should have
stayed, but I like with Jake Moody, it
if they needed to get him back, it would
be easy to get him back. Um but also I
know they they wanted to bring in a wide
receiver. They did that with Gage uh
Lavdan. Uh they brought him in. Um so
and he took Jake Moody spot. So they
were like looking around a practice
squad, who could we release to where it
would have the least negative impact on
his team? And they went with the extra
kicker. So, I was like, at first I was
like, why would you cut him? Like,
that's supposed to be competition for
Tyler Loop. Keep him on his toes. But
then at the same time, I was like, "Oh,
well, okay. I'm sure Tyler Loop is still
being kept on his toes." Um, because if
he mess up, and if it ain't looking too
good, then Ravens could easily make a
phone call. Anyway, he said, "In my
opinion, if you're going to cut Jake
Moody, you might as well bring in
another kicker to create some
competition." Not to take anything away
from Tyler in the way he kicked, but I
still feel like he needs competition
throughout the season, especially
heading into the postseason. Uh, as far
as the level of competition in the wide
receiver room, I think the Ravens will
be fine with Bait Mez, Elijah Serat,
Chris Moore for the next five, six
games. They could lean heavily on the
running game with Lamar Jackson and
Dererick Henry in the backfield while
the receivers get healthy. And we'll
see. We'll see. Again, I would much
rather Z be out there, Jacob Lane, I
want to see our guys. But, um, yeah, we
going we going to find out what this
Ravens wide receiver room is made of.
Uh, and how much Declan Doyle could do
with them, too. So, yeah, a lot of
pressure. He said, "I definitely don't
like the wide receivers." The Ravens
signed to the practice squad while
cutting Jake Moody. If I'm not mistaken,
I believe DeHop is still available in
free agency and could be utilized while
Jacobe Lane is out on injury reserve and
Z Flowers is dayto day. DeAndre Hopkins,
good old DeHop. Now, it's crazy because
Jacobe Lane and Elijah Serat, in my
opinion, they were the wide receivers
that were drafted in order to sort of
replace Dehop or bring the Ravens what
DeHop was supposed to bring them. and
that's that big body, big catch radius,
uh, contested catch type of receivers.
Um, so now it's crazy that Jacobe Lane
is out. DeAndre Hopkins is available,
but we'll see. I
I don't really think any anything's
going to come from DeAndre Hopkins. I
wouldn't be mad if they brought him
back. Uh, but I I don't think they're
because they they they looked they they
brought in Brandon Cooks for a workout.
Um, they signed Gage Lavdan to the
practice squad. So, who knows if they're
even looking at DeAndre Hopkins. Next
question came from my guy Javo. He said,
"Daniel Vloski said he'd never seen a
quarterback or a team do what Josh Allen
did to the Texans since being under head
coach Demo Ryan. Lol. He must have
forgotten what the Ravens did twice to
the Texans. And Dano actually was there
for one of them." Oh, he was. Oh, that
makes it even worse. And I know he
covers a lot of games and but that's why
you can't just make these crazy bold
statements just because Josh Allen
having a good game. And that that's Dan.
Y'all already know what time it is with
Dan Danielski. He said guess we got to
blow him out again to refresh his
memory. I wouldn't mind the Brandon Cook
signing even though we would have to pay
him. Do you think the Steelers would
trade us
now Javo? Now you know Steelers ain't
trading us no Joey Porter Jr. I know you
know that. But anyway, it is a fun
question though. No, they wouldn't
though unless we sent them to world. So
that ain't happening. So it ain't
happening. He said uh or if the Lions
continue to do bad, maybe we can get uh
St. Brown out if he wants out. Opera St.
Brown.
Whoa. They I think he just got paid,
right? I couldn't see the Ravens making
that move. Oh boy, that would be crazy
having Z Flower and Amra
that would be fit. But that that ain't
happening because
Baitman about to step up like crazy. And
the last question before our week 2
matchup against the New Orleans Saints,
the home opener might How many of y'all
going? Let me know in the comments
section if y'all going to that game cuz
man, it's going to be crazy, man. I
already know it is. Anyway, came from my
guy Joshua B. He said, "Is history going
to repeat itself?" And is the next man
up? Uhoh. What history? Hopefully good
history talking about. He said, "What's
up, Greg? It's been a while. Hope you
and the family are doing amazing and
enjoyed y'all summer and offseason." Oh,
we did. It was busy, but it was and it
was crazy, but we had a lot of fun. I
appreciate you. He said, "I haven't been
sending in emails, but been watching as
much as I could. It's been a real rough
last couple of months mentally and with
a close family death, but I'm pushing
through as much as I can." Oh, no. I I
appreciate you, man. And I remember you
explaining to me what happened um some
years back with your pops and whatnot.
Um so, it's it's got to be a lot. I I
can't even say I understand what you're
going through. I only understand like a
fraction of what you're going through.
Um, but I appreciate you sharing it,
man. And I appreciate you still
continuing to show up. Uh, so much love
to you, man. And you've been doing this
for years. I know you've been struggling
with different stuff for years that
you've shared uh before, but I I
appreciate you still pushing, man. Cuz
you you setting a good example for all
of us, everybody, man. So, I I
appreciate you, man. Uh, I appreciate
the videos from you, Bobby, and Sarah,
the collective, and Marvel movies. Uh,
they have been helping me push through a
lot. Oh yeah, shout out to all of them,
man. And then Marvel movies too. What
was the most recent Marvel movie? Was it
not the one with uh The Void? Oh, man.
Not the one with Sentry. What was it?
Not Fantastic 4.
What was the last one?
Well, I forgot. I know. Oh, Spider-Man.
That's what it was. Spider-Man. That
one's really good. That was really good.
I think Homecoming was better. But that
Spider-Man, what was it? Brand New Day.
Whatever it was, it was really, really
good. Uh, continuing though, he said, "I
want to apologize because this email
will be long." You ain't got to
apologize. All your emails are long. You
ain't got to apologize for it. It's
okay. He said, "First, before I start on
the topic, I want to say that was a very
good win in week one. I've been pushing
that Z Flowers is a real wide receiver
one. Ever since the season ended to the
non-believers and to my friends and then
he goes for 150 with five catches in
just one and a half quarters, just
proving everybody wrong so much." So,
that I had two friends text me and say,
"Yeah, you were right about Zay." Lamar
is in MVP form as always and I'm
expecting a big year from him like
always. Defense played way better and
we're not even fully healthy yet with 92
and 40. That's Nami Madabk and Teddy
Buchanan. He said, "But I can't lie, at
a point in the back of my mind, we had a
lead and then they scored 23." And I
said, "Oh no, are they about to come
back? But I think this is just the first
step in the new era, the mentor era with
our team closing games that we probably
could have lost last year." That's true.
That was a nice first step, too. said,
uh, I'm I'm excited for the future. Now,
finally, to get to my topic. Is history
going to repeat itself again? And is the
it the next man up? Now, you and team
keep it clean are probably wondering
what I'm talking about and what history
am I talking about? I'm talking about
the history of the Ravens double dipping
in a draft at a position. Is Elijah
Sarat going to overcome Lane? Now, y'all
are probably thinking, "Oh, but in the
history, it's usually been the second
tight ends like with Herz and Andrews,
Col, and likely." That's true, but it's
a new era with new coaches and with
drafting Z Flowers. Uh Ravens history
has been changing from we couldn't
develop receivers to okay, we could
develop them now, we just have to keep
it going. It's true. He said when we
first drafted the two wide receivers
looking at the film, I thought Elijah
Sat was the more NFL ready wide receiver
and the one to help us out this year and
in the future. Lane would emerge and
break out. But over the offseason, I was
proven wrong. And I was happy to be
proven wrong because Lane was going off.
It sucks that Lane is injured because
he's going to be a real weapon and he's
a dog for us. But because of injury,
what if Elijah Sarat goes crazy with a
position and the opportunity he's about
to get for the next month and change?
What do you and team keep clean think
about it? Much love until the next
email. Hey, appreciate that, Josh. Thank
you, man. Um, and I appreciate you
wrapping wrapping us up this week with
the last email. It was looking shaky
sometimes. I almost ain't think we were
going to get through it, but we made it.
So, I appreciate you, man. I appreciate
all of y'all for sending in emails uh
over this past week. Um, but with Elijah
Sarat, hey, we would love if that
happened. If if Elijah Sarat came
through and he started making plays
while Jacobe Lane was out, amazing
because that would set him up nice as a
good receiver for us. So then when
Jacobe Lane came back, we would have
another one. So it could be like and
what's the the phrase? Not an assortment
of riches. I think that's what it is.
Whatever it is, we could have a
plethora. We could have a bunch of good
wide receiver. That would be amazing.
And then if Rashad Baitman, he could get
going. Then Z Flowers, he come back too.
Leonte West is still doing his thing. We
still got Chris Moyes. Man, we we want
it. We want it. We want that to happen.
So if Elijah Sarat can go crazy, like
you said, the possibility is and you
felt like he was more NFL ready. Hey,
this is his opportunity to show it.
Please know how much I really, really do
love y'all. I was at the finish line,
had just finished editing the video. Was
at the very, very last part of it. Then
I got a email. I'm tired. I'm tired. I
ain't have dinner yet. Um, it ain't your
fault. I don't, it ain't nothing against
you, but it's I just got a lot of love
for y'all. Um, because I was done. I I
was finished. It was a wrap and I just
got an email at 10:49. Right now it's
10:52 p.m. on Friday night. Uh, and I
just got an email from my guy Ryan and
he said, "Lamar MV3." I SAID, "OH, we
got one more class." And I was like, but
I I just said in the video that I was
finishing that was the last question for
my guy Joshua B. But I said we're going
to do this will be the last question for
this week and then I'll see y'all in the
live stream. I I love y'all for real. I
I really did. That's why I didn't feel
like put on a jacket again. I ain't even
put on that jacket. Anyway, let's get to
my guy Ryan's question. He said, "What's
good, Graven? Hope all is well, bro."
Hey, I I appreciate you, man. And again,
don't don't take no offense. It ain't I
ain't calling you out nothing. I ain't
you ain't do nothing wrong, so you
you're good. Anyway, he said, "I just
want to get your thoughts on this
Sunday. Zay is doubt for the play. So,
do you think if Lamar has a Jackson five
on Sunday without Zay, would it boost
his MVP odds and put him in the front?"
Ooh, that's a good question. Um, not in
Dan Ovowski's eyes, not in Emanuel Ao's
eyes. I think it would all depend on who
you ask him. But, uh, right now, like
it's like with with Josh Allen, they
he like he could do anything. He could
sneeze and they say, "Oh my goodness,
did you hear Josh Allen sneeze?" He had
such a perfect sneeze. And with Daniel
Vloski having an MVP vote, I think he
still does. I'm not sure. But did y'all
hear what he said about how like with
comparing like Jaylen Herz um to like
Justin Herbert when he was ask when I
heard that I said, "Whoa, wow. That kind
of hurt, man." I was like, "Whoa, it was
something." Anyway, um, basically, cuz I
want to be one of the people that, "Oh,
did you hear it?" And then if you ain't
here, then I'm like, "Oh, you got to
find out for yourself." No, he I forgot
the question that he was asked. But
somebody asked him like, "Why do you
love quarterbacks that haven't
accomplished anything?" Something like
that. Paraphrasing, but he was like
basically with Jaylen, he just said this
big like word salad that did it. It just
was a bunch of nothing. But then he was
like, "Well, with when when when you
think about it, like I forget exactly
how he said it, but he's like, "Oh,
Justin Herbert, that's how you expect
the quarterback to look." Something like
that. Look, I'm please please watch the
clip for yourself. I know it's somewhere
floating out there, but please watch the
clip for yourself. Because when I heard
when I watched it, I said, "Whoa, that
whoa." But it was just it it was wild.
Anyway, uh he said, "I know Raven fans
are more worried about a ring, and I
completely understand. I am the same
way, but I want Lamar to win MVP every
year. I appreciate you what you do for
us. No, no, no. It's all good, right? I
appreciate you, man. Um,
that if he had a Jackson 5 without Z
Flowers, man. Um, that would be
something, man. And he has had Jackson
fives without Z Flowers. Uh, cuz he's
Lamar been here since 2018. Well, he
been a starting quarterback since uh
2019. Well, 19 was the first year he
started, but 2018 toward the second half
of the season, he started starting. But
uh Lamar been here since 2018. Z Flowers
got here 2023. It's crazy cuz they don't
seem like they that far apart in age or
exper it don't seem like it, man. Lamar
been in this thing since 2018
as they got here 2023. That's crazy. But
anyway, yeah, it would be a big
statement. It would be a big statement
because without his number one receiver,
that will show that he's still doing his
thing as we know Lamar can do. So, you
know what, Lamar, you might as well. Uh
but it it should give him a big boost
when it comes to the MVP race. Um but
will it I I think it all depend like it
it should and I think it will but then
you know a lot of the analysts and the
people they're going to be like oh well
but Josh Allen this. So at this point we
just expect it. I appreciate y'all
watching this video. Thank you very very
much for supporting. Make sure you
subscribe to the channel. Click that
thumbs up button. Leave a like on the
video. And on that note, like that's a
wrap for the week. I will see you all in
the live stream for the game against the
New Orleans Saints. Unless cuz I know a
lot of y'all going to be going to the
game. For for those of y'all that are
not going to the game, I will see you in
the live stream. I appreciate you. I
love you. And on that note, we out.
The flock flies to the wise. It's a
wonderful day. Look what vision and
commitment is and some discipline
brings. When eight becomes one, the moon
swings and the flock sings for another
ring. Man, we tuning in. Engraving vids
in that scene tonight. Team keep it
clean. Hold it down. The sparks ignite.
A name in the lights. A north star.
ain't feeling far when you run that
north every year. That's just setting
the ball.
When Raven's
>> car,
>> excuse me,
>> daddy.
>> Yes.
>> Are you in there?
>> Yes, I am.
>> Are you silly?
>> Sometimes I can be.
>> Are you silly?
>> Yeah, sometimes.
Are you silly?
>> Are you?
>> No.
>> Get away from me, man.
>> I'm I'm just jumping.
>> You are jumping.
>> I'm jumping with mommy.
>> You're jumping with mommy.
>> I'm not jumping.
>> Let him work. Come on.
They win.
One of them.
>> Come on, Kyla.