Smith to start for Ravens, may take all first-team snaps

Smith to get extended look from Ravens


Associated Press

OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Troy Smith will start at quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens in their third preseason game.

Troy Smith, QB
Baltimore Ravens
2008 preseason:
Comp./Att: 8/17
Yards: 99
TD/INT: 0/1


Coach John Harbaugh said Wednesday that Smith will get an extended look from the coaching staff when the Ravens take on the St. Louis Rams on Saturday night. Harbaugh says the second-year player from Ohio State may take all the snaps with the first-team offense.
Smith is battling with Kyle Boller for the Ravens' starting job. Neither quarterback has distinguished himself in two preseason games so far.
The Ravens open their season at home against Cincinnati on Sept. 7. Harbaugh has said he might wait until the week before the game to announce his starter.
Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press.

lol i was surprised for a sec i was like y they benching flacco

smith was a great collegiate qb....however....his size is a big disadvantage to him at the qb position. his speed makes up for a lot....but...that height of his will be a hinderance to him i think. now....flacco's height, arm strength and little bit of speed....is what NFL owners and coaches want in their starting qb.