The Facts:
Following up on the
ongoing story. ... Going on 35 years old, Smith knows he’s not a No. 1 wide receiver anymore. Smith made that clear to reporters Friday after signing, relaying how he sees himself fitting into new OC Gary Kubiak’s system, and pulling back the curtain on what their conversations may have sounded like. “I don’t see myself in coach Kubiak’s system like [Texans wide receiver] Andre Johnson],” Smith said. “I see the complementary dude of [former Texans wide receiver] Kevin Walter."
Reported by BaltimoreRavens.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
While the two players are different types of receiver, the point is well-stated. Torrey Smith is the team's No. 1 receiver. Steve Smith will be a role player -- a role that won't preclude him from being productive. Walter spent seven years in Houston with Kubiak. During the six years he was starting, he averaged 51.5 receptions, 653.8 yards and four touchdowns a season. His best year, in 2008, he put up 60 catches for 899 yards and eight scores. ... As BaltimoreRavens.com's Ryan Mink notes, Steve Smith can get open in a variety of ways to help the offense. Last season, he was targeted mostly on slants, hitches and crossing routes. He was most effective for his quarterback on crossing routes and hitches. The Ravens were lacking a receiver who could exploit the middle of the field last season. Now they'll have two capable weapons in that part of the field in Smith and Dennis Pitta.
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