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New Ravens receiver Steve Smith: 'I'm not here to replace anyone, I'm here to be Steve Smith'

Smith spoke to reporters on a conference call after signing his three-year contract.

Steve Smith talked about why he signed with the Ravens on Friday.
Steve Smith talked about why he signed with the Ravens on Friday.
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Shortly after signing a three-year contract valued at approximately $11 million, new Ravens receiver hopped on a conference call.

The conference call featured plenty of feedback, crying babies and random beeping noises, likely coming from those that didn't think it was necessary to mute their phones Even so, Smith managed to get through the call without hinting at any frustration.

Nonetheless, Smith seems pleased about his new situation and praised the Ravens for their efforts. Here's a rundown of what Smith said, taken from the Baltimore Beatdown twitter feed:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Steve Smith says first time going through free agency was &quot;unique.&quot; Started last night, went through til around 4 when decision was made.</p>&mdash; Baltimore Beatdown (@BMoreBeatdown) <a href="https://twitter.com/BMoreBeatdown/statuses/444594125586067456">March 14, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Steve Smith: &quot;I love the coach, I love the offensive scheme.&quot;</p>&mdash; Baltimore Beatdown (@BMoreBeatdown) <a href="https://twitter.com/BMoreBeatdown/statuses/444594239729852417">March 14, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Steve Smith said the &quot;blood and guts&quot; comment was tongue and cheek. Still loves the Panthers organization. Doesn&#39;t have ill feelings.</p>&mdash; Baltimore Beatdown (@BMoreBeatdown) <a href="https://twitter.com/BMoreBeatdown/statuses/444594768396685312">March 14, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Steve Smith is praising Gary Kubiak&#39;s system. Sees himself as a Kevin Walter in the offense, not Andre Johnson.</p>&mdash; Baltimore Beatdown (@BMoreBeatdown) <a href="https://twitter.com/BMoreBeatdown/statuses/444595099172089857">March 14, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Steve Smith: &quot;Torrey Smith is going to be a fantastic player.&quot;</p>&mdash; Baltimore Beatdown (@BMoreBeatdown) <a href="https://twitter.com/BMoreBeatdown/statuses/444595189404143616">March 14, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Steve Smith said he was scheduled to go to New England on Monday. Weather issues forced the trip then instead of sooner.</p>&mdash; Baltimore Beatdown (@BMoreBeatdown) <a href="https://twitter.com/BMoreBeatdown/statuses/444595431453249536">March 14, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Steve Smith said the Chargers offered him as well. Seattle, New England also interested in him.</p>&mdash; Baltimore Beatdown (@BMoreBeatdown) <a href="https://twitter.com/BMoreBeatdown/statuses/444595578564251648">March 14, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Steve Smith: &quot;I&#39;m not here to replace anyone. I&#39;m here to be Steve Smith.&quot;</p>&mdash; Baltimore Beatdown (@BMoreBeatdown) <a href="https://twitter.com/BMoreBeatdown/statuses/444596268925747202">March 14, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Steve Smith on Joe Flacco: &quot;Super Bowl or not, he&#39;s a top notch quarterback.&quot;</p>&mdash; Baltimore Beatdown (@BMoreBeatdown) <a href="https://twitter.com/BMoreBeatdown/statuses/444596437817765888">March 14, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Toward the end, a WBAL radio feed cut into the conference call. This was the beginning of the end of the call.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>WBAL feed just cut into the conference call. A reporter said, &quot;We finally found something that can stop Steve Smith.&quot;</p>&mdash; Baltimore Beatdown (@BMoreBeatdown) <a href="https://twitter.com/BMoreBeatdown/statuses/444596730160775168">March 14, 2014</a></blockquote>
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