Zay Flowers: John Harbaugh made Ravens practice too hard, Jesse Minter won't
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Key Points:
- Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers expressed optimism about a new practice approach under head coach Jesse Minter, contrasting it with the previous regime under John Harbaugh.
- Flowers criticized Harbaugh's frequent contact practices, saying they often led to player exhaustion and a higher rate of injuries due to the heavy physical workload.
- He recounted that under Harbaugh, players practiced in full pads as often as NFL rules allowed, including intense one-on-one drills late in the season when players were already fatigued.
- In his initial conversation with Minter, Flowers was reassured that while players would still get necessary work, the practice intensity would be moderated to better preserve their bodies and keep them fresher for games.
- Flowers’ remarks suggest Ravens players can expect a lighter practice regimen, while players on other teams like the Giants might continue facing more physically demanding routines.
