OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The final time the Ravens took the sphere for a game of consequence, everyone knows what occurred. It was that 17-10 loss to Kansas City within the AFC title game. Baltimore’s Super Bowl desires have been snatched away over the span of three hours in late January.
One of essentially the most pivotal performs from that disappointing day was Zay Flowers’ fumble on the purpose line on the primary play of the fourth quarter. He had the ball punched out as he dove to probably pull the Ravens inside a area purpose.
That second is etched within the minds of followers ceaselessly, however not on the forefront of the thoughts of Flowers.
It’s a brand new soccer 12 months. Now that’s motivation.
“Last season was final season. I exploit it as gas but it surely’s a brand new season,” stated Flowers after Tuesday’s observe. “If I take into consideration that then I’m going to mess myself up for this season.”
The day after final season ended Flowers stated he wouldn’t let that play outline him and deliberate to make use of it as a slingshot going ahead in his profession. Going ahead begins on Thursday within the season opener in Kansas City.
“It’s a distinct season now. So, I ain’t actually too nervous about final 12 months,” he stated. “We are attempting to get a championship this 12 months. That’s out the window. We simply obtained to go win this game.”
It’s a game in opposition to the two-time defending Super Bowl champs and one of the crucial anticipated common season video games in fairly a while.
“We all are excited, particularly with what occurred final 12 months,” stated Flowers. “We get to begin it off with them and begin the season off with a bang.”
They additionally begin the season off inside what’s traditionally one of many loudest venues within the NFL. Flowers stated he’s going to organize the identical method and “most likely dance across the area and do what I do.” He added: “I obtained my group behind me. So we’re all good”.
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