Commanders' Josh Conerly breaks down what happened in Ravens' joint practice

The Washington Commanders will play their third preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland, on Friday evening. The Commanders practiced with the Ravens earlier that day, and while the joint practice wasn't perfect for the burgundy and gold, there were some positives.

Despite the practice being dominated by the Ravens, Commanders right tackle Josh Conerly Jr. shared his assessment of the day with reporters. Conerly acknowledged that there were ups and downs for his team, but overall, he felt communication was good, and they were flowing. However, he noted that the run game needed some attention and mentioned a mix-up in the lineup with players who hadn't worked together all camp.

Conerly also mentioned that when you haven't worked with someone all camp and then things get mixed up, there's always a struggle working with new coworkers. He acknowledged that the offensive line struggled throughout most of the practice but picked it up towards the end when they managed to hold their own against the Ravens' defense.

The main issue for the Commanders' offensive line stemmed from the changes made along the line. As August is still in full swing, the practice was just another opportunity for coaches to see their players make mistakes and correct those issues before the real games begin. Conerly emphasized that throwing players a little adversity isn't a bad thing, and in this case, the Commanders' coaches observed how their line responded to the adversity. Although it took some time, the team eventually caught on.