STAR OF THE DAY
DAN CODY
The fourth-year linebacker continues his comeback after missing nearly all of the past two years with knee injuries. During red zone drills, he was able to put pressure on rookie quarterback Joe Flacco, which flushed him out of the pocket and caused him to throw the ball away.
PLAY OF THE DAY
Quarterback Troy Smith bounced back from a rough first day to complete several crisp passes. Among those completions was a touchdown toss to rookie wide receiver Marcus Smith, who beat secondary coach Mark Carrier. Carrier, 40, spent 11 years in the NFL as a defensive back.
YOU SHOULD HAVE SEEN
Newly-signed tight end Aaron Walker practiced for a second straight day. The five-year veteran out of Florida provides the Ravens an insurance policy at tight end with Quinn Sypniewski out for the season with a knee injury and Daniel Wilcox still recovering from a toe injury. “[Walker] is working himself back into shape,” Ravens coach John Harbaugh said. “These four practices are very valuable for him. He has a chance to make this team.”
QUARTERBACK BATTLE
All three quarterbacks ? Flacco, Smith and Kyle Boller ? were more accurate with their passes Wednesday compared to Tuesday. During red zone drills, Boller and Flacco had just one incompletion each in four attempts. Flacco?s incompletion was a throw away after being pressured by Cody. Boller’s incompletion was on a pass dropped by Patrick Carter.
TRAINING CAMP GUIDE
Here is the Ravens practice schedule for the next week. Morning practices usually run about two hours, with afternoons lasting about 90 minutes. Please check www.baltimoreravens.com, as times are subject to change.
Today: Team administrative day (closed to public)
Friday: 8:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m.
Saturday: 8:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m.
Sunday: 8:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m.
Monday: 8:45 a.m. and 2 p.m. (special teams)
Tuesday: 8:45 a.m. and 2 p.m. (special teams)
Directions: From I-695, take Exit 19 onto I-795 North. Follow signs to Westminster via Route 140 West to Route 31. At blinking light, turn left onto Route 31. At first traffic light, turn left onto Main Street. Proceed up hill, and the entrance to the Ravens? visitor parking is on the left.
Parking: Visitors are encouraged to park at McDaniel College?s Bair Stadium, which is adjacent to Main Street.
Autograph seekers alert: The Ravens make most of their players accessible for autographs after each practice, with fans asked to lineup next to the fences and ropes surrounding the field. Kids 14 years and younger can get prime spots behind the end zone closest to the field house. Players are more likely to sign autographs for kids who are polite and bring a pen.
