Kevin McNelis

Writer/Photographer, Baltimore Beatdown

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Got the alternate angle from my seats.

I got a few nice shots, but this one was pretty solid.
#RavensFlock

[Lombardi Party of One @RSRLombardi]

This will put a smile on your face #RavensFlock

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When did the Ravens sign @KevOnStage?

[JacksonMuse @Jackson_Muse]

Ja’Kobi Lane in Madden 26

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I don’t see this with Andrews just having signed an extension and Pitts going into a contract year. Cap is tight without LJ’s deal done.

Ravens also just drafted two TEs and I don’t see them treating TE as a premium position worth the trade value.

[Kevin Oestreicher @koestreicher34]

ESPN's Dan Graziano lists Falcons TE Kyle Pitts as an early trade deadline candidate to move and mentioned the Ravens in his reasoning

"Baltimore lost a pair of TEs, Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar, in free agency and could be looking for the kind of offense Pitts can generate"

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This was by far the most impressive thing that popped for me on his college film. When he rushed the passer, his first step showed so much explosiveness and he was hard to get hands on as a blocker.

[SleeperRavens @SleeperRavenss]

#Ravens LB Trenton Simpson on his potential role in Jesse Minter’s system:

“That's what I did at Clemson a lot, moved around, came off the edge…I've always loved to spy the quarterback…I believe I'm the guy on this team who can go get any quarterback.”

#RavensFlock

[Kevin McNelis @KMackSports]

B, easily.

Commanders made an NFC Championship recently and have a stud QB on a rookie deal

Nats won a WS in 2019

The Wizards

Caps won the Cup in 2018

[BetMGM 🦁 @BetMGM]

You have to choose one

Which group would you rather be a fan of?

[Kevin McNelis @KMackSports]

On the one hand, glad Myles Garrett is out of the AFC North.

On the other hand, Verse is also an insane talent, younger than Garrett, and the Browns come away with an additional first.

[Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter]

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Bombshell: The Browns are finalizing a trade that will send two-time Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams, per @rapsheet, @TomPelissero and me.

In exchange for Garrett, the Rams are expected to send Pro-Bowl edge Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round pick and other draft-pick compensation still being negotiated to the Browns.

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I don’t know if there’s anyone in baseball journalism doing it like @JeffPassan right now.

Absolute pro.

[Jeff Passan @JeffPassan]

The three-pump rule. Hingle McCringleberry taught. It's on us all to listen.

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“And that’s why you don’t even THINK about benching me again.”

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A couple of reminders to everyone:

-It’s MAY.

-These drills are for trying stuff. Yes, you want to see connections forming, but a lot of these guys are just getting to know each other and a new system. You’d rather the mistakes happen now.

-It’s MAY.

[Ryan Mink @ryanmink]

Standouts from today's Ravens OTA practice:

🟣 Keyon Martin had an interception during 11s and Jay Higgins IV had one during 7s
⚫ Jaylinn Hawkins had a PBU on a deep shot intended for Zay Flowers
🟣 Elijah Sarratt made a couple long catches, including a smooth leaping grab
⚫ Zion Young is gonna be a tough to run at

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@JesseD_87 @TreyHendMuse I don’t know, man, watching the Ravens send Pittsburgh packing two years ago was a feeling that’s hard to replicate.

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@zachbollinger18 Monk was consistently one of my favorite interviews.

At Camp, I saw Likely showing out and asked Monk what role he foresaw for Likely in the coming season. He looked at me like, “SHUT UP, stop revealing secret weapons!”

[Nikhil Mehta @nikknowsball]

Maybe the biggest individual takeaway I had from today's OTAs: Elijah Sarratt looks really good against zone coverage. Finds soft spots, uncovers, makes himself a big target and braces for contact at the catch point. Could be a safety valve/underneath guy to start.

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“I felt a great disturbance in the Force, as if millions of hot dogs cried out in terror… and were suddenly silenced.”

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Wouldn’t put it past the Caps front office to use both 1st rounders to target a top prospect they really like.

[RMNB @rmnb]

Capitals secure 18th overall pick in 2026 NHL Draft after Ducks series loss to Golden Knights https://t.co/xKPlObKZ2Q

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That quote is gonna go triple platinum if Trey Hendrickson goes off in a Ravens win over Cincy.

[Kevin Oestreicher @koestreicher34]

The Bengals took a jab at the Ravens’ failed trade for Maxx Crosby in their 2026 schedule release video

“We’re division rivals, you can’t back out of this one”

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I think any time slot has pros and cons. I like going to a 1:00pm game and enjoying myself and still being able to get home for my evening.

Primetime games kick ass in person but getting home at 2:00 a.m. isn’t tons of fun.

[Cole Jackson @ColeJacksonFB]

1pm NFL games are the worst

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Still upset about this one.

Go be great, @_KeatonMitchell

[Ari Meirov @MySportsUpdate]

#Chargers RB Keaton Mitchell says he was shocked the Ravens had no interest in bringing him back — to the point that neither he nor his agent even heard from them.

"I was surprised. I ain't gonna lie."

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I would love to see someone simulate a full season with these rosters facing each other to crown the best and worst of the worst.

[Kalshi Football @KalshiFB]

Every NFL teams worst record in their history...

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I have a curmudgeon take: I don’t think the schedule release is exciting.

Love the creativity of the media teams who do the videos, but it feels like the NFL is trying to replicate the excitement of the Draft and just doesn’t understand why it’s not the same

[Baltimore Ravens @Ravens]

Set your calendar. The NFL Schedule will drop May 14.

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If I’m EDC right now, I’m calling Zah Frazier’s line over and over again until he picks up.

He and Connor Colby were THE guys I loved as a late-round options last season, and he can compete if Longerbeam and Kone are still recovering.

[Ari Meirov @MySportsUpdate]

The #Bears waived CB Zah Frazier, who was their 5th round pick out of UTSA last year.

[Kevin McNelis @KMackSports]

In most NFL front offices and staffs, teams have emerged from the pack by not caring what others think, even if it is a copycat league.

The draft is a time you should care, because it directly impacts how you make the most of your picks.

[Nick Elenis @NickElenis]

This is a perfect example of the disconnect between the media and the NFL. We found out after the draft he wouldn’t have made it past pick 100. In all likelihood, he probably goes in the next 10 picks. #DUUUVAL