Ravens John Harbaugh makes eye-opening comment about expectations for key receiver
It's shaping up to be a big season for wide receiver Rashod Bateman.The Ravens signed Bateman to a two-year, $12 million extension that .The extension was a bit of a surprise, as Bateman has struggled with injuries and consistency through his first Kevin Knox Jersey three seasons after being selected with the 27th overall pick in 2021. Bateman has topped 500 Theo Pinson Jersey receiving yards just once (his rookie year) and has only 4 career touchdowns.Now, fully healthy and adjusted to the Ravens' offense, Bateman needs to produce more to live up to expectations.And he is, in fact, facing expectations. Bateman reportedly had a strong practice on Monday at Ravens training camp, making two highlight-reel catches in a rain-soaked practice. Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said it was "great" to see Bateman making plays, and that it fired up the team, but that Bateman is expected to be great Dennis Smith Jr. Jersey ."That's what we expect from Rashod Bateman: he's expected to be a top receiver in the league for us, Elfrid Payton Jersey " Harbaugh said. "That's what we're planning on."The to their team this offseason, meaning it's on players like Bateman and Zay Flowers to make leaps to help elevate the pa sing game.Bateman has always , but it hasn't translated to the field consistently. With good health, he should be able to easily top his 367 receiving ASAP Ferg Jersey yards from 2023. However, it sounds like there will be some pre sure on him to have his best season yet.