The standard is being set in Baltimore under first-year Head Coach Jesse Minter, as the Ravens kicked off Organized Team Activities with their first practice in 92-degree heat.
At the end of a spirited practice, Minter gathered his team together and everybody – including Minter and his new coaching staff – got into plank position on their toes and elbows and held it for a long two minutes. They finish everything strong, including practice.
The Ravens took their next step Monday afternoon, and you could see it, hear it, and feel it. Here are observations from the first day at OTAs: