John Simpson says he plays with more swagger and edge

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The Ravens wanted to add more attitude and nastiness back to the offensive line this offseason, and John Simpson says his mentality as a player has definitely evolved over the last few years. While Simpson says he’s still the same person away from football, he admitted he now plays with far more swagger, confidence and edge than he did earlier in his career. That physical mentality is something Baltimore values heavily along the offensive line.

During an appearance on The Lounge podcast hosted by Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing, Simpson talked about how much his on-field personality has changed since 2023.

“2023 I didn’t have any kids. Got two kids now. [laughs] Besides that I try to be the same person every day. As far as personality I’m the same person. On the field in ‘23 I wasn’t really a talker. But now I talk a lot of trash. I get into it a little bit. I get rowdy sometimes out there.”

That edge is exactly what Ravens fans love seeing from offensive linemen. Baltimore’s best offenses have always played with physicality and emotion up front, and Simpson sounds ready to help bring some of that identity back this season.

This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: John Simpson is bringing toughness back to the Ravens O-line

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