Baltimore Ravens Training Camp: Day 9

With the heavy rains over night, head coach Brian Billick elected to move the practice to the stadium field made of sports turf with hopes of minimizing the risk of injury from playing on a natural grass field that was sloppy and wet. The rains did not just bring cooler temperatures to the area, along with the mild conditions came throngs of fans estimated at near or over 4,000, including a group of family and friends from as far away as Bethany Beach. With a previous day off and a later start time for practice, the players came out clearly rested and invigorated, ready for the start of the morning session. Even Billick appeared to have a little extra spring in his step as he greeted the fans on his walk down to the field. The well-rested players certainly made the most of the extra bit of energy they received. The arms of the quarterbacks looked fresh, the receivers appeared to be quicker, and the defense looked like a lion that had not had a meal in a few weeks. Each play...