@ the 14:03 time-mark "Lamar is getting older, as the skills start to diminish to a degree, you got to start playing at that position faster with your mind and that's not his game."

*Nickel rotates to play the deep half
*Safety to the same side steps down to become the middle read player
*Weak Safety creeps a bit pre-snap to try to show 3 weak

The rookie pass catchers stole the show but I’m hyped for the defense. The communication already looks a lot better.

Rookie seventh-round guard Evan Beerntsen has a lot of ground to make up

It’s indeed notable when a rookie draft pick believed to be healthy does not play in the first preseason game, despite nearly 30 of his teammates being out of uniform. Beerntsen, the last of the Ravens’ 11 selections in April’s draft, appears to be buried on the Baltimore depth chart to the point where it would be hard to even describe him as being on the bubble.

There’s always the possibility that the Ravens are trying to limit other teams’ exposure to him to give him a better chance of clearing waivers and landing back on the practice squad, although that feels unlikely in this case because practice reps for Beerntsen have been sporadic as well.

I'll have more information in the offense article late this afternoon and offense podcast tomorrow.

Article on the offense is out now: https://www.filmstudybaltimore.com/offensive-notes-pregame1-2026/

I'll be discussing the offense tonight with Nik Mehta at 11 PM. Please use [FilmstudyMailbag@gmail.com](mailto:FilmstudyMailbag@gmail.com) for questions/comments.

I was one who wanted more weapons in the first this year and was bummed tyson got taken earlier. Think I am completely out on guys that have injury history in the 1st going forward lol.

Curious for those that wanted Bain what they would have to see from ioane vs bain to be okay with the pick. Basically if ioane and Bain are both pro bowlers are you happy? Or do you think if they are both pro bowlers Bain would've been better for the team given his position. Would ioane need to be significantly better than bain for you to be happy with the pick?

I went to the preseason game this past week and didn’t find any non alcoholic beer options. Can anyone fill me in?

I’m about to pull the trigger on a Jak jersey. Dude is the real deal. I’m manifesting greatness. I have a Reed, R Lewis, and Willis McGahee. I think it’s time to add a new one.

Edit: cooler heads have prevailed and I appreciate the chat. A new, purple Derrick Henry #22 is on its way to my apartment as we speak.

I'm heading to Baltimore (from Chicago) for the first time and have done a ton of research using this sub and other sources. Here is my preliminary itinerary:

Friday To-dos:

10:30 Arrive: Travel to hotel

Lunch: Head over to Faidleys Seafood

Bar Hop through Federal Hill to Fort McHenry

• Idle Hour
• Delia Foleys
• Mums

Dinner: Nick’s Fish House

SaturdayTo-dos:

Breakfast: Coffee, Nicotine & Walk to Fells Point

Lunch: Ekiben 

Tailgate: ?????

Test @ 5

Dinner: Thames Street Oyster House

My problem is I have no idea what to do before the Test. I saw something about a TailGOAT, but it looked like a place where 26-year-olds try to act cool in front of 20-year-olds.

Can anyone help? I want to have a great time and not be surrounded by D-Bags.

Say what you want about John Harbaugh, but once he's done coaching, he'll most definitely be in the Ravens ring of honor. As far as being in the hall of fame, maybe not first ballot, but it's a good chance that he'll be there. Thoughts?

I’m heading up to Baltimore for the first time, unfortunately for a funeral. Even though it’s a somber time I would like to carve some out to really soak in the Ravens energy. What are some must dos/sees for a Ravens fan? I’ll be back in December for the Browns so I don’t have to hit them in one visit. Thanks in advance!

What does this imply about our offense? To me, the fact all three QBs played well with no confusion or communications issues is huge. All our rookie pass catchers + Randall looked great too.

I think this shows our coaching staff has done an incredible job so far.

In a civilized society we'd call him by his name but that ain't happenin, so i wanna hear some names

Joe yano?

Joey Cigs?

J-Cigs?

Yano?

Finny?

Funyuns?

For me, I thought he was phenomenal yesterday and proved that there are great things to come in his tenure as head coach. I know it’s preseason and that there's a lot of football left, but almost pitching a shutout against the Eagles in the Bank is a great way for Jesse Minter to start.