The practice squad now includes Damarion “Pepe” Williams, a 2022 fourth-round pick by the Ravens.
The 26-year-old defensive back was waived at the August final roster cuts after playing with Baltimore for two seasons. Williams is acquainted with Baltimore’s defensive scheme and is capable of playing safety, outside, or in the slot.
As a rookie, Williams played defense (226 snaps) and special teams (134 snaps) in 14 games. But after ankle surgery, he was sidelined for the majority of the 2023 season and only played in one game.
Following the signing of cornerback Ka’dar Hollman by the Houston Texans off Baltimore’s practice squad, the Ravens had an opening.
This season, Hollman made three appearances for Baltimore and was not elevated to the practice squad. In 2023, he made 17 appearances for the Texans, mostly as a special team member.
A legendary coach makes a startling assertion about who the real threat to the Ravens is.
The Baltimore Ravens’ season has been filled with both heartbreaking setbacks and outstanding moments. Even his MVP-caliber performances, such as his four-touchdown performance against the Bengals, are marred by expensive errors. Lamar Jackson, the quarterback for the Ravens, continues to produce such performances.
Whether it’s a mishandled pass or a defensive collapse in the latter stages of games, Baltimore has had difficulty winning games that they should have won.
Although a contentious call in the Ravens’ Week 2 defeat to the Raiders made headlines, there were plenty of other opportunities for the team to win that game without the need for an official miracle. Similar errors during their close victory over the Kansas City Chiefs demonstrated that Baltimore’s greatest obstacle isn’t only the opposition but rather their own incapacity to prevent crucial mistakes at crucial times.
The Ravens have what it takes to be a serious contender, led by the likes of running back Derrick Henry who provides explosiveness to the attack and quarterback Lamar Jackson. However, poor execution frequently undermines their promise. They’ll be among the hardest teams in the NFL to defeat if they can correct those errors. Every game is still tense till then.
Tom Clancy claims that the Ravens are their own worst enemies.
Bill Belichick, the former head coach of the New England Patriots, has been giving his opinions on the NFL on talk shows and broadcasts ever since he left the sidelines. It’s given Patriots supporters a chance to get to know Belichick the guy in addition to Belichick the coach.
Bill Belichick some timeless advice Wednesday afternoon when he spoke on The Pat McAfee Show. He emphasized the value of a team being true to their identity and playing their game without getting too technical.
Belichick says that the Ravens are their own worst adversaries. “The Ravens are the biggest opponent of the Ravens,” he clarified. They are incomparable to oneself. When they are performing at their peak, it appears fantastic.
"The Ravens biggest opponent is the Ravens and they can't beat themselves..
When they're hitting on all cylinder it looks really good" ~ Bill Belichick #PMSLive https://t.co/Ywn78ZulW0 pic.twitter.com/LjgtQvfTlC
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) October 7, 2024
Belichick hits the mark as always. When the Ravens are performing at their best, they are a very tough team to beat and a dominant force. They do, however, have a history of costly unintentional mistakes at crucial situations. They just cannot afford to keep making these errors.
This season, Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry have excelled. The group has a wealth of talent. However, Belichick perceives them as their own worst adversaries. Belichick is aware that this team outperforms its rivals.
Belichick’s remarks serve as a sobering reminder of the Ravens’ shortcomings. Their blunders keep getting in the way of their success, even though they have the talent to compete with anyone. These self-inflicted mistakes, which can range from blown coverages to turnovers to mental lapses, have been the largest roadblock in their way.
With a loaded roster led by Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry, the Ravens are equipped to be a formidable force. However, as Belichick noted, they will not be able to realize their full potential unless they get rid of those expensive errors. If Baltimore could just get out of its own way, this club might be unbeatable. Will they be able to take that step at last?
