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Zay Flowers Already Loving His Versatile Role in Ravens' New Offense
If you watched Zay Flowers at Boston College, you're already well aware of how much havoc he can wreak on opposing defenses, regardless of where he lines up.
The Baltimore Ravens appear ready to maximize that versatility and big-play ability after making Flowers their first-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
With a superstar at quarterback in Lamar Jackson, the Ravens are breaking in a new offensive coordinator in Todd Monken, who is expected to open up the passing game after taking over for Greg Roman's run-heavy approach.
The early returns have Flowers excited about his role in the new scheme, as he's been getting reps at all three receiver positions.
"That's what I want. That's exactly what I want," Flowers recently told Ravens team writer Ryan Mink. "As long as I'm touching the ball, I feel like I can make a play from anywhere, no matter where it is. [Monken's] offense allows everyone to be able to get the ball. Just spread everybody out, move pieces around, and get everybody open."
Flowers doesn't care how the ball gets into his hands; he'll be ready to turn every touch into a score regardless.
"I just want to touch the ball. I don't care how – screens, deeps balls, intermediate routes, shallow crosses – it doesn't matter," Flowers told Mink. "As long as I'm touching the ball, I feel confident that I can help the team."
Along with Jackson, Flowers will have another superstar helping him with the transition to the next level in veteran wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., who signed a one-year deal with Baltimore this offseason.
"It was good learning from the vets, trying to get a connection with Lamar, learning stuff from Odell like what to and not to do, learning defenses from him and how to run routes and how to be patient on certain routes," Flowers told Mink. "Working out with them added a little bit to my game, I'd say, during this break."
