Torrey Smith Defends Jimmy Smith

by Zachary Beard on Apr 30, 2011 1:48 PM EDT in Stories

It has already apparent that WR Torrey Smith is a very high character guy, this was especially made clear this morning when Torrey interjected his opinion on teammate Jimmy Smith when he was Jimmy was questioned on his character and history of off the field problems. After Jimmy answered this question, a reporter began asking Torrey a question about a different topic, but the wideout politely stopped him. He had something he wanted to say:

"Going off what he said, I’ve had an opportunity to know Jimmy myself," Torrey said. "He’s a great guy. The way the media tries to portray him, I feel like that’s not him. He’s a great guy, he’s down to earth. Like he said, his things are in the past so I feel like people should focus more so on what he’s going to do from this day forward."

Torrey and Jimmy got to know each other when they came to Baltimore at the same time for visits to the Ravens’ Owings Mills, Maryland facility. They roomed with each other and spoke for a few hours about football and other topics.

"We’ll definitely have some fun," Torrey said with a smile. "I feel like they brought us in both to help make an impact and we’re going to push each other to help us be the best players we can be."

I for one, am excited to have such high talented and high character guys wearing purple and black.

Poll

Who will make more of an impact for the Ravens in 2011?

Torrey Smith

21 votes

Jimmy Smith

41 votes

James Smith

29 votes

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Real G's move in silence like lasagna

by Mr MaLoR on Apr 30, 2011 1:54 PM EDT reply actions

Pretty clever huh?

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by Zachary Beard on Apr 30, 2011 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Harbaugh just stopped by the Media Room

for an informal 20 minutes or so, answering questions, some “off-the-record.” Very very interesting. On the record comments included the answer that Jimmy Smith was here far enough in advance to get his playbook, but not Torrey.

He loved his brother’s draft and said they were trying to work out a trade and laughed about what it would be like if they had a trade mixup with SF.

He inferred as to what the team was still looking for and when he was asked if the team was looking at any QB’s, he said “yes, two of them.” After being told Ricky Stanzi (Iowa) was selected by the Chiefs, he said, “well, one QB now.”

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by Bruce Raffel on Apr 30, 2011 2:17 PM EDT reply actions

I KNEW that Stanzi was on their radar.

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by Mr MaLoR on Apr 30, 2011 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions

McElroy?

by JoshuaStein on Apr 30, 2011 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Could be McElroy

Harbs said their picks all had high IQs and Mcelroy might have had the best Wonderlic scores of the QBs.

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by Bruce Raffel on Apr 30, 2011 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Can’t wait for these 5th round picks. These were the two picks I was most excited for outside of the 1st and 2nd because we get to pick back to back.

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by Mr MaLoR on Apr 30, 2011 2:21 PM EDT reply actions

I really am hoping for Sturdivant or Carter to be there. I’m not sure why Sturdivant is dropping so far. He had the injury, but is a tackling machine.

by AV23 on Apr 30, 2011 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions

I like Greg Jones more from MSU. Suprised we haven’t gone DE or OLB so far. Ozzie must know something about Kindle that we don’t, so could be a good thing.

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by Mr MaLoR on Apr 30, 2011 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions

We had back-to-back 5th rounders

last year and got Arthur Jones and David Reed.

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by Bruce Raffel on Apr 30, 2011 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions

I am aware of this.

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by Mr MaLoR on Apr 30, 2011 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions

I was wondering the same thing. That would be a huge boost if we got Kindle back. I do like Jones too as well.

by AV23 on Apr 30, 2011 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Mathias Kiwanuka?

when free agency rolls around?

by ravsagain on Apr 30, 2011 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions

he may be too undersized for a 3-4 end.

by AV23 on Apr 30, 2011 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Let’s hope Kindle comes back.

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by Mr MaLoR on Apr 30, 2011 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Ray Edwards, DE (former Viking)

6’5", 268, age 26
8 sacks last year, 8.5 in 2009
Sounds real good like a fit here.

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by Bruce Raffel on Apr 30, 2011 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Also a boxer

like Zbi.

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by Bruce Raffel on Apr 30, 2011 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions

He plays a 4-3 end. Most 3-4 Ends are at least 285. Our ends right now are 300 and 345 pounds. You got to have some size to hold up against the run in a 3-4.

by AV23 on Apr 30, 2011 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions

I think the coaches feel deep down Kindle will be cleared. And that will be like having another rookie in the fold, who happens to fill a huge need.

by JoshuaStein on Apr 30, 2011 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Not too sure about that

Hope you are right but the team is moving ahead in the only way they can, which is assuming he will NOT be here. We have nothing to lose, he is not costing us much now that he only signed a one-year deal and we can tender him cheaply when we’re ready and satisfied he will return.

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by Bruce Raffel on Apr 30, 2011 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Moving on? We haven’t drafted a pass rusher yet. And yes, they may be targeting someone whenever free agency begins, but nothing is guaranteed on that front. It just takes one doctor to clear Kindle. They’ll find one.

by JoshuaStein on Apr 30, 2011 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Exactly. Like I said below, this DE/OLB class was freakishly deep, and we haven’t gone there yet.

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by Mr MaLoR on Apr 30, 2011 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions

A Ravens official

off the record said the ILB draft class was pretty weak. We may look at FA there. We’re looking at a few other pass rushers (DE/OLB), O-linemen, RB/FB and a QB. With four picks left, I say we pick up one of each (QB, RB, OL, DE).

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by Bruce Raffel on Apr 30, 2011 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Ok. Did they tell you anything about DE/OLB and why they haven’t chosen one yet? There has to be a reason, and I think Ozzie has known this for a while.

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by Mr MaLoR on Apr 30, 2011 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions

Sometimes that’s the way the board plays out. Why substitute value with reaching for a need? I think we’ve gotten tremendous value so far with all of our selections.

by JoshuaStein on Apr 30, 2011 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions

the team is moving ahead in the only way they can, which is assuming he will NOT be here.

Well it doesn’t look like it. What have we done so far that shows we are improving the pass rush by thinking Kindle WON’T be there? In arguably the greatest DL/DE/OLB draft class of the last 10 years, Ozzie hasn’t even sniffed in that area. That should be telling us something Bruce.

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by Mr MaLoR on Apr 30, 2011 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Definitely agree which is giving me more optimism that Kindle will make a recovery. Obviously it’s not guarantee, but I think it’s promising.

by AV23 on Apr 30, 2011 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions

That would be true

IF free agency had come and gone. It still remains to be explored so let’s wait until the draft AND free agency is over before we assume that.

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by Bruce Raffel on Apr 30, 2011 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions

I do to. The pass rush was maybe our weakest aspect of our team last season, and to have Ozzie not address it so far after 4 rounds tells me that he knows something we don’t and has a move or 2 up his sleeve. One of those is that Kindle is going to be ready.

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by Mr MaLoR on Apr 30, 2011 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Agreed especially with a guy like Houston falling who I was begging for us to trade up for in the 3rd. We have passed up quite a few legitimate pass rushers and I think that shows some confidence. I still hope we get Carter with one of our 5ths just in case though.

by AV23 on Apr 30, 2011 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Of course the Steelers take Carter. Really wanted him.

by AV23 on Apr 30, 2011 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions

Slight format editing

for better viewing and placement. Hope you don’t mind.

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by Bruce Raffel on Apr 30, 2011 2:47 PM EDT reply actions

The more I listen to Jimmy Smith talk...

the less and less concerned I am about his character.

by mlb32001 on Apr 30, 2011 2:48 PM EDT reply actions

I think there is a huge difference between character issues and making mistakes. I consider guys who are divas, me first, and so on as the ones with character issues. The ones who will bitch and moan and tear your team apart int he locker room with negativity. Smith made a few poor decisions as a freshman in college. Big woop. At least he wasn’t getting DUI’s and snorting cocaine.

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by Mr MaLoR on Apr 30, 2011 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions

J Smith handled hiself real well in Presser

Took questions and did what he could to let us know he is matured and ready to prove it on and off the field.

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by Bruce Raffel on Apr 30, 2011 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions

It’s great to see leadership coming from Torrey already. He will be great for our team, on and off the field.

by JoshuaStein on Apr 30, 2011 3:04 PM EDT reply actions

Ahmad Black anybody??? He is slow though but can probably tackle better than landry

by Raven_all_day on Apr 30, 2011 3:19 PM EDT reply actions

He went to TB a while ago.

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by Mr MaLoR on Apr 30, 2011 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions

You and I can tackle better than Landry.

by JoshuaStein on Apr 30, 2011 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions

We pick Chykie Brown. He has upside, but I really think we have too many CB’s and I don’t think he makes the team unless we now don’t plan on bringing back Carr or Wilson.

by AV23 on Apr 30, 2011 3:26 PM EDT reply actions

Ozzie is probably planning that at least one of them will leave

by terpfan812 on Apr 30, 2011 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions

CB Chykie Brown is the pick. Surprised by this judging how DeCosta said he doesn’t like taking CB after the 3rd round. But should bring a good special teams presence.

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by Mr MaLoR on Apr 30, 2011 3:28 PM EDT reply actions