Mallett leading the march
Former Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback Ryan Mallett (15), now with the Baltimore Ravens, passed for 113 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions in one half of play, leading the Ravens over the Miami Dolphins 31-7 in an NFL exhibition game Thursday night in Miami Gardens, Fla.
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Jay Cutler’s night started by getting an ovation from Miami Dolphins fans just for taking the field, and ended with him giving a shout-out to Mark Bowen.
That’s the surgeon who fixed his right shoulder after his season with the Chicago Bears ended last December.
Cutler’s shoulder is fine, and that’s about all Miami had to cheer about. Former Arkansas Razorback Ryan Mallett threw for 113 yards and a touchdown in the first half, Josh Woodrum ran for two more scores and the Baltimore Ravens beat the Dolphins 31-7 on Thursday night in the second exhibition game for both teams.
“Dr. Bowen in Chicago, nice job,” Cutler said, with a thumbs-up for emphasis.
Cutler played the first two series for the Dolphins, his debut as injured starter Ryan Tannehill’s replacement in Miami. He was 3 of 6 for 24 yards, some of it in a no-huddle tempo, and his highlight play was one that didn’t count. Facing a thirdand-16, Cutler stepped up and found DeVante Parker for what would have been a 31-yard gain — one erased by a holding flag.
“Thought he was good,” said Dolphins Coach Adam Gase, who also coached Cutler in Chicago. “First time out. Looks like we really weren’t apart for a year. His tempo was really good.”
Ravens starting quarterback Joe Flacco isn’t expected to play until Week 1 of the regular season because of back woes, and Mallett played the entire first half.
“I thought he did good,” Ravens Coach John Harbaugh said. “He got out of trouble a few times. He made a few throws.”
Mallett completed 13 of 22 passes, getting intercepted twice — both on passes intended for Quincy Adeboyejo. The first interception was by Xavier Howard on a ball lofted down the left sideline and overthrown, the other coming when Cordrea Tankersley ripped the ball out of Adeboyejo’s hands after he had to reach back to make a catch on a quick slant.
“I think I played better,” Mallett said. “There’s still plays to be made.”