DeAndre Hopkins cut over the middle of the field and full-stretched to haul in a throw from Lamar Jackson. The newly acquired Ravens wide receiver, taking passes from the two-time NFL Most Valuable Player during their second practice together, rolled over the catch without planting his hand in the turf for balance, sprung up and bolted.
“He’s different man,” Jackson said, his eyes widening. “He caught the ball and I’m like, that’s some vet — that’s some super-vet type stuff. It’s just dope to have him and I’m looking forward to throwing a lot of touchdowns to him.”
Super veteran is an apt descriptor for the newest Ravens receiver. Hopkins is entering Year 13, having been selected to five Pro Bowls and three All-Pro teams, now here in Baltimore joining his fifth team. Hopkins laughed that he’s played with far more quarterbacks than any other Ravens receiver, which means he knows a thing or two about getting acclimated.
The key to developing trust between quarterback and receiver is simple, Hopkins said. It’s practice and effective communication.
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