Quarterback Jameis Winston, who played for new Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken in Tampa Bay from 2016-2018, says Monken is "a detailed, specific, confident coordinator and that's what you need in this league."
Former Orioles minor leaguer Ryan Ripken, now a host on 105.7 The Fan's Baltimore Baseball Tonight, sees both Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson as "generational talents" and has some bold predictions for the Orioles' young stars.
Former Orioles Mike Bordick and Mike Devereaux made appearances as guest instructors at Orioles spring training, and they praised the versatility and willingness to learn they saw from the team.
For former Ravens tight end Maxx Williams, receiving the Ed Block Courage Award is particularly meaningful. "Hearing from guys on the team like J.J. [Watt], guys like [Zach] Ertz, the older guys that I've always looked up to, . it felt really good," Williams said.
Freshman Brian Ruppel has settled in as the Terps' starting goalie after senior Logan McNaney suffered a torn ACL. "Our defense tells me every game they have my back. I tell them I have theirs ." Ruppel said. "I just try to do my job, and I know they're going to do theirs."