A critical connection for the Baltimore Ravens seems to be blossoming
The offense could take a leap in 2024 if Lamar Jackson and Rashod Bateman can get on the same page a little more often.Through three seasons, it's been a struggle for the duo. Bateman, a 2021 first-round pick, has . However,
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