
Late for Work 7/12: Key Takeaways From Conversation Surrounding Ravens Rookies, Plus Can’t-Miss Social Media
Late for Work 7/12: Key Takeaways From Conversation Surrounding Ravens Rookies, Plus Can’t-Miss Social Media
We are officially inside the 60-day countdown to the start of the 2018 NFL season. Gridiron Thursdays and Sundays are right around the corner.
Ravens rookies reported to their first day of training camp on Wednesday in Owings Mills, Md.
You might be wondering, ‘Why so damn early?’ Well, the Ravens are scheduled to make their first-ever appearance in next month’s Hall of Fame Game against the Chicago Bears, allowing the team to require players to show up nearly two weeks early.
With so much hype surrounding several of John Harbaugh’s first-year guys, here are key takeaways from conversation surrounding Ravens rookies this week:
Lamar Jackson
We begin with chatter continuing to build around what Lamar Jackson’s role will serve come September. The No. 32 overall pick has some people in Baltimore buzzing about the versatility his skill set could bring to Marty Mornhinweg’s offense. Jerry Coleman of 105.7 The Fan weighed in.
Don't expect Lamar Jackson to sit around on the sidelines this season.@sportswcoleman has more… pic.twitter.com/X8bSrQ2Ojs
— Stadium (@WatchStadium) July 11, 2018
Hayden Hurst
Hayden Hurst is receiving all kinds of love from Madden 19. The No. 25 pick and former standout baseball player is among the top rookies to come out of the SEC, according to the popular video game set to be released next month.
Complete Madden 19 NFL player rankings are out.
The highest rated rookies from the SEC:
Roquan Smith – 81
Minkah Fitzpatrick – 79
Hayden Hurst – 78
Derrius Guice – 78
Da’Ron Payne – 77
Isaiah Wynn – 77
Calvin Ridley – 77
Sony Michel – 77
Daniel Carlson – 77
Frank Ragnow – 76— SEC Mike (@MichaelWBratton) July 11, 2018
The 24-year-old had all the right things to say about Joe Flacco and Lamar Jackson in his interview with SB Nation’s Baltimore Beatdown.
“Both of those guys can throw it where they want it. They’ll put it up even when I’m not open and they trust me to go make a play,” said Hurst.
Jordan Lasley
Jordan Lasley is out to prove his doubters wrong. Don’t underestimate the degree of difficulty that comes with doing high-intensity agility exercises…in the sand. Be on the lookout for the 21-year-old former UCLA Bruin in Joe Flacco’s open field.
Hayden Hurst & Mark Andrews
Baltimore Beatdown’s Evan Mazza suggests that the combination of Hayden Hurst and Mark Andrews draws light comparisons to 2010 rookies for the New England Patriots Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez.
“While Baltimore does not have the same offensive pedigree as the Patriots, like Gronkowski and Hernandez, Hurst and Andrews are likely to be targeted significantly as rookies,” said Mazza.
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Social Media Rewind:
Rookies Arrive
Rookies' First Day of Camp! pic.twitter.com/tQV61gBHij
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) July 11, 2018
Michael Pierce
Back To My ROOTS… pic.twitter.com/Vo7xDsufxf
— Michael Pierce (@mikepierce_97) July 11, 2018
Defensive tackle Michael Pierce gives Twitter a glimpse of his offseason training regiment.
Robert Griffin III
RGIII posted a photo of his new hairdo on Instagram. High and tight.
Jermaine Eluemunor
This year’s World Cup from Russia has engaged millions of soccer fans across the world. Cue Ravens guard Jermaine Eluemunor and his Twitter takeover Wednesday.
I attempted to Mentally prepared myself last night for this England Game today. I can honestly say I’m still not ready but I’m going to push through cause England needs me to tweet at Croatia fans today and tell them how great England is so let’s get it! #ENG ???????
— Jermaine Eluemunor (@TheMainShow_) July 11, 2018
Here we find Jermaine setting the scene, letting his followers know where his loyalty lies.
If we win today I’m flying to England to watch the #WorldCup Finals with my fellow Englishmen and English-Girls ??????? 100%
— Jermaine Eluemunor (@TheMainShow_) July 11, 2018
Searching flights mid-match. Never a good idea. High risk, high reward.
LETS GOO!!!!!!! ??????????????????????????????????? WHAT A FREE KICK
— Jermaine Eluemunor (@TheMainShow_) July 11, 2018
Judging by his use of exclamation points, the stakes are high.
I’m starting to really feel it ?????????????? idc if there’s 80 minutes left ITS OURS ???????
— Jermaine Eluemunor (@TheMainShow_) July 11, 2018
Sharing his feelings early and often. Has to be feeling some type of way, you would imagine.
All the talk about Raheem Sterling but he’s making these Croatian defenders really work and they are having trouble keeping up with his speed
— Jermaine Eluemunor (@TheMainShow_) July 11, 2018
Potential future analyst? Situational soccer knowledge on display.
England we are 45 MINUTES AWAY FROM GOING TO THE #WORLDCUP FINAL ??????????????
— Jermaine Eluemunor (@TheMainShow_) July 11, 2018
Confidence is building. Danger zone. You know where this is going.
Quite possibly the most stressed out I’ve been in my 23 years of life #ENGCRO
— Jermaine Eluemunor (@TheMainShow_) July 11, 2018
Crunch time kicks in.
If this goes to penalties Idk if my heart will be able to handle it #ENGCRO
— Jermaine Eluemunor (@TheMainShow_) July 11, 2018
Throbbing.
Every time a Croatia player goes down the Referee calls a foul. Every time a England player goes down the Referee doesn’t do jack. This Referee is the reason for my blood pressure rising the past 2 hours #ENGCRO
— Jermaine Eluemunor (@TheMainShow_) July 11, 2018
Always an easy target. The people with the whistles.
This has been the worst Officiated game I have ever seen Who Tf is this Ref like come tf on @FIFA #ENGCRO
— Jermaine Eluemunor (@TheMainShow_) July 11, 2018
‘Tf’ stands for ‘Too Far’. Right?
Also I didn’t know half these guys on the England squad when i watched the first Group game. Now I’m a huge fan of all of them. Hopefully when I come back to England soon we can kick it since we’re all the same age ? @HKane ???????
— Jermaine Eluemunor (@TheMainShow_) July 11, 2018
Setting up future plans. Smart man.
Ay @HKane @JesseLingard @kylewalker2 @HarryMaguire93 come to Baltimore this upcoming season to watch the Baltimore Ravens play I’ll hook y’all up with game tickets and everything. Y’all are champions in my books #ThreeLions #ENG
— Jermaine Eluemunor (@TheMainShow_) July 11, 2018
The loss has sunk in. So, now what? Start recruiting.
Honestly Watching this England Squad go as far as they did and give it everything they possibly had as a Pro Athlete they’ve inspired me and as a fan of the game they made me Love the Game so much more Thank You England #ENGCRO Love my county. ??????????????
— Jermaine Eluemunor (@TheMainShow_) July 11, 2018
Insightful stuff here. Athletes are human!
BUT with all that being said It’s been a goal of mine to bring the Lombardi Trophy back to England, it’s something I really want to do. So #RavenFlock #ThreeLions Lets Go ?????????
— Jermaine Eluemunor (@TheMainShow_) July 11, 2018
How about this for the ultimate turnaround? He finds a way to spin it back to the ultimate prize: the Lombardi Trophy. Genius. Well done, Jermaine. Your winner of today’s Social Media Rewind.
See you soon, Ravens fans. Holler at me here.