Zay Flowers: Harbaugh’s Practice Methods Caused Ravens Injuries

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers recently attributed the team's significant injury struggles to the demanding coaching style of former head coach John Harbaugh. In a podcast appearance, Flowers described a grueling environment where players were forced to participate in high-intensity padded drills even late into the season. The receiver suggested that these heavy physical workloads left the roster depleted and exhausted, contributing to a losing record in Harbaugh's final year. With the arrival of new head coach Jesse Minter, Flowers expressed optimism that a shift toward body recovery and fresher legs will improve team health. While acknowledging that Harbaugh’s methods effectively prepared players for competition, Flowers maintains that the sheer volume of contact was unsustainable. This transition marks a pivotal change in the Ravens' organizational philosophy regarding player wellness and practice structure.