Zay Flowers Poised for a Breakout Season With New Contract Insights

WHO:

Heavy NFL - Zay Flowers is the top receiver for the Baltimore Ravens.

baltimoreravens.com - Chris Olave is a wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints.

baltimoreravens.com - Eric DeCosta is the General Manager of the Ravens.

baltimoreravens.com - Declan Doyle is the new Offensive Coordinator for the Ravens.

baltimoreravens.com - Jesse Minter is the Head Coach of the Ravens.

baltimoreravens.com - Lamar Jackson is the quarterback for the Ravens.

WHAT:

Heavy NFL - The New Orleans Saints announced a four-year contract extension for Chris Olave worth $132 million, with $90 million guaranteed.

baltimoreravens.com - Zay Flowers has caught 14 touchdown passes over his three-year career, with a maximum of five touchdowns in a single season.

baltimoreravens.com - Flowers had 79 catches on 107 targets for 1,184 yards and four touchdowns outside the red zone last season.

baltimoreravens.com - Inside the red zone, Flowers was targeted 11 times, had seven catches for 27 yards, and scored one touchdown.

baltimoreravens.com - The Ravens scored touchdowns on only 47.5% of their trips inside the opposing 20-yard line, ranking 27th in the NFL.

baltimoreravens.com - Eric DeCosta expressed optimism about signing Flowers to an extension.

baltimoreravens.com - Flowers stated, "Honestly, I am just working right now. I am trying to get better. I leave that to my agents [and] my representation."

WHERE:

Heavy NFL - The contract extension for Chris Olave was announced by the New Orleans Saints.

baltimoreravens.com - The Baltimore Ravens are based in Baltimore, Maryland.

WHEN:

baltimoreravens.com - The Ravens have not had a red-zone drill through their first two practices of the season.

WHY:

baltimoreravens.com - The Ravens' red-zone struggles were linked to a lack of targets for Flowers and injuries hampering quarterback Lamar Jackson.

HOW:

baltimoreravens.com - The Ravens' offensive strategy under new Offensive Coordinator Declan Doyle will focus on improving red-zone performance and maximizing Flowers' contributions.

Zay Flowers has emerged as the top receiver for the Baltimore Ravens, catching 14 touchdown passes over his three-year career, while the team has struggled with red-zone efficiency, scoring touchdowns on only 47.5% of their trips inside the opposing 20-yard line. In a significant move, the New Orleans Saints announced a four-year contract extension for Chris Olave worth $132 million, with $90 million guaranteed, as the Ravens look to improve their offensive strategy under new Offensive Coordinator Declan Doyle. Flowers has expressed his commitment to getting better, stating, "Honestly, I am just working right now," while General Manager Eric DeCosta remains optimistic about signing him to an extension.