This Thursday marks the Ravens’ first taste of competition. The team will practice against the Jaguars just days before both teams play each other in a Week 1 preseason matchup.
In the past few years, joint practices around the NFL have caught media attention because of players fighting, getting hurt and the physicality such practices bring. I expect nothing less from beginning to end. At the same time, fans will see certain players stand out from the rest, giving us an idea of who truly deserves first-team reps and roster spots. Both teams have only been practicing against themselves thus far.