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Thestrong attendance during the first session of voluntary OTAsexemplified the Ravens' unwavering resolve to win a Super Bowl.

Outside linebacker Odafe Owehlooked ripped. Tight end Mark Andrewssounded rejuvenated.

The Ravens haven't been wallowing since their playoff loss in Buffalo. They've been working.

Tight end Isaiah Likely said the heavy turnout reflected the business-like mentality players have taken this offseason.

"I feel like everybody got the memo after the last game of [last] year," Likely said. "When you don't reach your ultimate goal, which is to win and hold that trophy and smile with everybody, everybody's always hungry [to] get back to the next season."

Here are my thoughts before the Ravens continue OTAs next week, all in 50 words or less:

• Head Coach John Harbaugh believes Likely has the talent to become an All-Pro tight end. "That'd be my goal for him, and he's capable of it," Harbaugh said. Likely just turned 25 years old in January. The best for him is yet to come.

• The former fourth-round pick will host theIsaiah Likely Softball SlamSunday afternoon at Ripken Stadium to support Special Olympics. It should be a fun day for both fans and players. NFL players often find hitting a softball more challenging than hitting an opponent on Sunday.

• Expectations are highfor first-round pick Malaki Starks, which makes his learning curve at OTAs important. The quicker Starks picks up the defense, the faster he can play, and the more coaches can put on his plate. It's early, but Starks seems off to a good start.

• Playing next to All-Pro safety Kyle Hamilton will help Starks immensely. Hamilton had some early struggles as a rookie, but never lost confidence and quickly became a star. Hamilton can be a great sounding board for Starks as he navigates through his rookie season.

• A spry-looking Keaton Mitchellwas a welcome sight at OTAs. A healthy Mitchell joining Derrick Henry and Justice Hill gives Baltimore a running back core that's the deepest and most diverse in the NFL.

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• Outside linebacker Adisa Isaac, whose rookie season was stunted by injuries, is a player to watch. Isaac's quick first step is impressive. If he stays healthy and stacks practices, Isaac could remind us why he was a third-round pick in 2024.

• Andrews, who looks great, spoke with Henry about his offseason regimen. "He's [one of], if not, the best running back of all time," Andrews said. "If you can learn from a guy like that that takes a beating year after year and continues to get better, good things happen."

• Lamar Jackson and Cooper Rush communicated frequently during Wednesday's OTA session. Rush was an excellent backup with the Dallas Cowboys, but he's learning a new offense. If he's forced to fill in at any point, Rush will suddenly become one of the team's most important players.

• Devontez Walker was a frequent target for both Jackson and Rush on Wednesday. The Ravens are stacked at the top at wide receiver with Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, andDeAndre Hopkins. But Walker looks like he's playing with confidence.

• Being together for a third season allowed Jackson and Offensive Coordinator Todd Monken to hit the ground running even more during OTAs. The Ravens averaged 30.5 points last season and a franchise record 33.2 points in 2019. Surpassing those totals in 2025 is within their reach.