What happened: The Baltimore Ravens are navigating their first preseason under Jesse Minter. On Aug. 9, he said the team completed about 100 padded-practice snaps in roughly two hours.

Why it matters: Minter cited line-of-scrimmage dominance after his preseason debut, giving the enthusiasm an on-field foundation. The regular season must validate that identity, but Baltimore already looks unusually connected for a first-year coaching transition.