Not every wide receiver who enters the NFL will reach the same heights as Jerry Rice, and that’s perfectly fine. NFL legends achieve their status for a reason. This raises the question: How can a team like the Baltimore Ravens find another standout receiver, or at the very least, identify the best option for their roster?
Well, here’s the thing. Roster-building isn’t an exact science. It requires some ingenuity, cap balancing, and, of course, a little luck. Every first-round draft choice won’t pan out, but in the Ravens’ case, they hit the bullseye with Zay Flowers’ selection in 2023.
In each of Flowers’ first two NFL seasons, he has improved, and that’s all that you can ask for. His sophomore campaign brought with it a Pro Bowl designation. Heading into year three, Baltimore is a legitimate favorite to win it all, and their star wideout wants more.
While speaking with media members after a recent training camp practice, he shared a personal goal he has set for himself during the coming season. He wants to continue his evolution and transform into a more effective leader.
.@ZayFlowers on evolving as a leader pic.twitter.com/s7kAuTeQBq
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) July 28, 2025
‘D-Hop’ is, of course, DeAndre Hopkins. ‘Bate’ is, of course, Rashod Bateman. Hopkins is eight years Flowers’ senior. Bateman has the Raven by just under ten months, so when Flowers says he is looking to lead, he’s telling a mouthful. Statistically, it seems he has already.
Flowers has led Baltimore’s high-powered aerial attack in targets, catches, and receiving yards over the two most recent seasons. If he becomes more vocal in the locker room, he’ll add another component to his already-extraordinary game.
Flowers isn’t playing around this season. Neither are his teammates. One goal is on everyone’s mind, and that’s hoisting the Vince Lombardi Trophy. They have the culture to do so. They most certainly have the roster. Can they get it done? It seems no one can stop them except themselves.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Ravens WR Zay Flowers still feels there’s more to prove