IGotWorms 3,302 Posted May 22, 2016 http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/15565686/nfl-investigate-baltimore-ravens-illegal-full-pad-practice-rookie-minicamp The Baltimore Ravens will be investigated for using full pads at a recent rookie minicamp, which is a violation of the collective bargaining agreement, a league source said. A Ravens official said the team is unaware of any investigation but explained there was a five-minute period on May 6 when rookies and first-year players suited up in pads during a non-contact punt protection drill. The team believed rookie minicamp didn't fall under the same rules as the organized team activities and immediately pulled players off the field once it received clarification from players' union representative Benjamin Watson, according to a Ravens official. Teams are not allowed to suit up in full pads until training camp. Offseason rules have become more strict since 2011, when the latest CBA was passed. For an investigation to begin, a player has to report a violation to the union or league. A Ravens official said everything can be verified because all practices were taped. In 2010, the Ravens were disciplined by the NFL after six players complained to the players' union about late meetings and two others reported being held too long on the field after practice. Baltimore had to cancel the final week of offseason workouts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,652 Posted May 22, 2016 Not surprised they are cheating. They whine and bltch like babies for rules violations by other teams, then when they get busted try to just blow it off. Ozzie Newsome may be out before too long. They have been falling behind the division as far as talent. Seems his scouting luck has run out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R8RMick 242 Posted May 22, 2016 Not surprised they are cheating. They whine and bltch like babies for rules violations by other teams, then when they get busted try to just blow it off. Ozzie Newsome may be out before too long. They have been falling behind the division as far as talent. Seems his scouting luck has run out. Blowing a first rounder on a WR who can't get healthy isn't helping. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
APR Bob 0 Posted May 22, 2016 FF Geek on it - - Ozzie had the Midas touch . . . but it's been awhile Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 3,302 Posted May 22, 2016 Not surprised they are cheating. They whine and bltch like babies for rules violations by other teams, then when they get busted try to just blow it off. Ozzie Newsome may be out before too long. They have been falling behind the division as far as talent. Seems his scouting luck has run out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray_T 587 Posted May 23, 2016 This seems a little silly dont you think? I really dont see it as a big deal, but I'm sure the NFL will get in there and make a big fuss just like they do with everything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 3,302 Posted May 23, 2016 This seems a little silly dont you think? I really dont see it as a big deal, but I'm sure the NFL will get in there and make a big fuss just like they do with everything. Since the Ravens are repeat offenders, I expect the NFL will strip multiple draft picks, fine them millions, and suspend Joe Flacco four games. Wait, that last bit might actually help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Too Loud 5 Posted May 23, 2016 silly and even sillier of the posts calling them "cheaters" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimmySmith 2,782 Posted May 27, 2016 Not surprised they are cheating. They whine and bltch like babies for rules violations by other teams, then when they get busted try to just blow it off. Ozzie Newsome may be out before too long. They have been falling behind the division as far as talent. Seems his scouting luck has run out. One could argue Newsome's luck ran out 6 years ago. That was when he acquired Boldin who was the missing piece of a SB run for an extremely old team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,652 Posted May 27, 2016 One could argue Newsome's luck ran out 6 years ago. That was when he acquired Boldin who was the missing piece of a SB run for an extremely old team. Agreed that he hasnt been good at his job for a while. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
remote controller 133 Posted June 9, 2016 The AFC is full of cheaters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray_T 587 Posted June 9, 2016 C'mon man. you know the old saying. if you aint cheating, you aint trying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 3,302 Posted June 20, 2016 http://espn.go.com/blog/baltimore-ravens/post/_/id/27826/ravens-pay-a-hefty-price-in-violating-offseason-rules Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
minuteofdecay 5 Posted June 28, 2016 C'mon man. you know the old saying. if you aint cheating, you aint trying.Just ask my wife Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titans&bucs&bearsohmy! 2,745 Posted July 5, 2016 Just ask my wife Hold on, she's asleep right now... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 3,302 Posted July 10, 2016 Hold on, she's asleep right now... You must've worn her out something fierce! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murf74 461 Posted July 14, 2016 I thought this was a Brady thread Share this post Link to post Share on other sites