"He didn't play [SAM linebacker] at all last year, and just all of a sudden, taking over a new spot … that is a big spot for us," Pees said. "Having never done it before and really not having done it in college, I think he's come a long, long way here in camp."

"He's become a really good student of the game," added Defensive Line Coach Joe Cullen, who works with the team's RUSH linebackers.

Asked how many sacks he think he can get this year, Judon smiled and said as many as he can get. He's already guessing he may get double teams or chipped, and he's willing to open up sacks for his teammates.

More simply put, the mission for Judon is to finish what he started last year. He admits that he wore down near the end of his rookie season, and the Ravens lost some of the bite in their pass rush at key moments, particularly in the Christmas defeat in Pittsburgh.

Judon still thinks about that game. He wants to make sure it doesn't happen again, and he'll get his chance this season.