Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images The fourth-year pro went from a dark horse to a clear front runner as he regained his confidence and starting status. The winner of the Baltimore Ravens starting left guard battle for the past two seasons has been decided by two factors: consistency and seizing the opportunity when it presented itself. Following in the same path as … [Read more...] about John Simpson seized the Ravens starting left guard job by keeping it simple and being a competitor
Archives for August 2023
Zay Flowers, Trenton Simpson rap at Ravens’ team dinner
Baltimore Ravens rookie wide receiver Zay Flowers is filmed rapping “No Flockin” by Kodak Black during team dinner. | Lamar Jackson’s instagram, @new_era8 The team had some fun after the conclusion of training camp Throughout the years there have been talks of rookie “hazing,” featuring rookie Ravens having to sing in front of their teammates. They’re not alone in this … [Read more...] about Zay Flowers, Trenton Simpson rap at Ravens’ team dinner
Commanders have the 6th-most similar roster to last season
The Washington Commanders finalized their initial 53-man roster on Tuesday. And that roster looks familiar to the one Washington fielded last season when it went 8-8-1. Last season’s Washington team almost made the playoffs, if not for an 0-3-1 stretch heading into Week 18. A big reason for the Commanders’ struggles was inconsistency at the quarterback position. That’s a theme … [Read more...] about Commanders have the 6th-most similar roster to last season
Building fire in Johannesburg kills at least 64 people, many of them homeless, authorities say
At least 64 people died when a nighttime fire ripped through a rundown five-story building in Johannesburg that was used by homeless people, emergency services said Thursday. … [Read more...] about Building fire in Johannesburg kills at least 64 people, many of them homeless, authorities say
Commanders season opener in 10 days: Washington’s best No. 10
Commanders Wire continues a countdown to Washington’s season opener for 2023 in 10 days. Who was the team’s best player wearing No. 10? Those who wore No. 10 for Washington were primarily quarterbacks and receivers. After nine NFL seasons, Jabar Gaffney came to Washington for one season (2011), catching 68 passes for 947 yards and 5 touchdowns. Paul Richardson (2018-19), after … [Read more...] about Commanders season opener in 10 days: Washington’s best No. 10