Ravens second-round rookie linebacker Courtney Upshaw was a hot topic of conversation at the team's minicamp this weekend.
When stud pass-rusher Terrell Suggs went down with a torn Achilles, putting his 2012 in jeopardy, the spotlight shined brighter on the newest outside linebacker.
"The coaches told me to come out here this mini-camp and learn the defense, come out here and compete," Upshaw said.
"Honestly, speaking on Suggs, there's only one Suggs. You can't replace Suggs. Everybody's got to come in as a team. The veteran leadership on this team is not going to allow slacking on my part or anybody else's. Everybody's gotta step up."
Upshaw Ready To Compete, But Won't Try To Replace Suggs