OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Ravens are off and actually working on their offseason coaching program. It is part one in every of their voluntary workouts.
Plenty of massive title guys are in attendance this week, together with MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson, linebacker Roquan Smith and new star working again Derrick Henry.
Signed as a free agent final month, Henry is a four-time pro-bowler, two-time All-Pro and two-time NFL speeding champion. He could also be coming into 12 months 9 of his corridor of fame profession, however that is solely 12 months one in Baltimore.
“I’m the new man. So, I would like to make it possible for I present up and present my teammates and present this group I’m right here, I’m dedicated and wish to come to work and wish to put the work in and be round my teammates and develop that relationship with them,” he mentioned.
He desires to develop a relationship with the man who shall be placing the ball in his intestine.
“Lamar is a cool man,” mentioned Henry. “You can inform he is a superb chief by how all people flocks to him. [I have] solely been round him for just a little bit however looks as if an awesome man.”
His new teammates can’t wait to watch that duo come the autumn.
“Maybe I’ll have to get some popcorn on the sideline whereas I’m watching these guys go to work,” mentioned linebacker Roquan Smith. “I’m positively excited. I feel it’s an awesome piece added to us and it’s going to assist us get to the place we would like to be.”
It is one other piece, one other veteran chief added to a gaggle setting the instance. At the entrance with Henry is Jackson and Smith selecting to be a part of their teammates at the power for the voluntary work.
“You seen them right here displaying up early, placing the work in,” mentioned Henry. “That speaks volumes, I’m certain, all through the group.”
“The Ravens will proceed offseason work at the Under Armour Performance Center over the following a number of weeks. Voluntary organized group actions start in a couple of month. Mandatory minicamp begins on June 11.
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