Steve Smith brings attitude to the Ravens

[xtheronx]

http://m.espn.go.com/general/blogs/blogpost?blogname=baltimore-ravens&id=7550

"What Smith brings that no one else out there could is attitude. The Ravens are meaner. They're tougher. They now have a fiery edge that was missing from an offense that was caught sleepwalking through most of last season. Smith brings a much-needed punch, and he has been known to throw one in his career."

"Smith is right. Boldin is bigger, but Smith is badder. He's 5-foot-9, 185 pounds of heart, muscle and pure intensity. During his 13 years with the Carolina Panthers, he built a reputation for intimidating everyone on the field when he's often the smallest one on it.

His goal isn't to just beat a defender. Smith wants it to hurt. After winning his matchup with Aqib Talib last season, Smith didn't take it easy on him even after the New England cornerback left the game early because of a hip injury, telling Talib to "ice up, son."

Great article and I'm really going to miss his attitude - every team needs a guy like Smith. I'm not sure who is going to pick up where he left off.

Huge mistake letting him go (yah yah other threads and been said before)

[AceBoogie]

We're moving on, nobody likes to hear about how their ex is doing it to the new guy.

[Spaceballs83]

No offense, but can we please stop having these articles. It's already hard enough knowing he is not going to be playing at BOA anymore. Seeing these articles just adds more salt to the wound.

[Creepster]

from the Baltimore Sun

 

Mike Preston

8:34 p.m. EDT, March 14, 2014

 

While free-agent wide receiver Steve Smith was in town visiting the Ravens, they rolled out the red carpet. He had a nice dinner, an evening on the town, and private meetings with general manager Ozzie Newsome, coach John Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak.

Apparently, Smith was impressed, as he signed with the Ravens and canceled visits or negotiations with the New England Patriots, Seattle Seahawks and San Diego Chargers.

Steve Smith is ornery. He whines, pouts and complains when he doesn't get the ball. What top receiver doesn't? But he plays with an intensity that is contagious, and doesn't mind getting in the face of teammates who aren't playing well.

Read more: http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-preston-ravens-column-0315-20140314,0,5894665.column#ixzz2w2GqrJ38

 

 

Newsome has been in this situation before, and knew a veteran player of Smith's caliber didn't fly into town to be insulted. He also knew Smith couldn't be allowed to leave town without agreeing to a contract, not with Patriots coach Bill Belichick scheduled for the next visit.

Read more: http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-preston-ravens-column-0315-20140314,0,5894665.column#ixzz2w2H4BTGq

 

[Jackofalltrades]

His attitude, like Mitchell and Munnerlyn, is what we'll miss the most.

Steve was the blowtorch that lit the team on fire.

[Kevin Greene]

His attitude, like Mitchell and Munnerlyn, is what we'll miss the most.

Steve was the blowtorch that lit the team on fire.

 

Aye

 

Cam will now get his chance to bring that intensity and demand excellence.

Hope he's ready.

 

And Smitty, kick ass in Crab Land.

[Keep Steve]

They are gonna be blowing Smith 24/7 on ESPN and NFL network next year if the Ravens perform well. He was always an afterthought playing in Carolina in the eyes of ESPN and the media.