Baltimore didn’t need to blow up its conditioning program and start over. As Saunders said, “philosophically, the program still stands on its own merits.” In 2018, the Ravens had the NFL’s fewest adjusted games lost because of injuries. They were 16th in 2019 and eighth in 2020.
It’s good to see linebacker Patrick Queen and defensive tackle Justin Madubuike at voluntary workouts, as they’re both entering critical seasons. Both have flashed enormous potential, but they know they have the tools to become defensive centerpieces. It’s their first true offseasons after COVID stole the first two.