Jimmy Smith (football)

Ravens news, notes and opinions after Wednesday's OTAs

2013-05-23 05:14:00

As I expected, there was a lot more made of who didn’t show up at this week’s organized team activities than who did. The absences of Terrell Suggs, Haloti Ngata and Vonta Leach in particular seemed to spur the most questions. Again, the...

A super-premature look at Ravens' 2014 draft needs

2013-04-29 13:11:00

Just two days ago, the Ravens wrapped another successful draft, selecting a 10-player class that is being hailed as one of the weekend’s best by many analysts. Next there are minicamps, offseason workouts and later a training camp to be conducted,...

Lardarius Webb confident in recovery from torn anterior cruciate ligament

2013-04-11 18:27:00

For Ravens star cornerback Lardarius Webb, patience remains his�watchword as he makes steady progress in his rehabilitation from a torn anterior cruciate ligament for the second time in four years. The Ravens' top cornerback suffered a right knee injury...

Offseason moves show Ravens are poised to contend again

2013-04-01 14:11:00

Two months after winning the Super Bowl, the Ravens are in position to have a good draft and make another serious run at a championship. Even though there was a mass exodus of players in free agency, which began last month, the Ravens have made solid...

Will Jimmy Smith step up for the Ravens in 2013?

2013-03-29 11:13:00

Jimmy Smith has prototypical size for the cornerback position. He has the speed to bump receivers, then trail them down the sideline. He has confidence to burn, too, which is always a good thing to have at that position. In his first two seasons with...

Q&A with Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti

2013-03-18 19:38:00

PHOENIX — It has been six weeks since Steve Bisciotti stood on a podium at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans and raised the Lombardi Trophy aloft, celebrating his team's 34-31 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII and his...

Breaking down Cary Williams' $17 million Eagles deal

2013-03-15 08:16:00

Former Ravens starting cornerback Cary Williams' three-year $17 million contract with the Philadelphia Eagles includes a $5 million signing bonus. Williams' deal has a maximum value of $19 million, which he can be paid if he triggers $2 million in...

Ravens re-sign Ihedigbo and C.Johnson, officially cut ties with Pollard

2013-03-14 12:21:00

The Ravens made�a couple of moves with their secondary today,�officially announcing the�release of�safety Bernard Pollard while re-signing cornerback Chris Johnson and safety James�Ihedigbo. With Pollard�officially gone and�Ed Reed currently in...

Holding pattern for Ravens' free agents as Joe Flacco talks continue

2013-02-27 17:15:00

As the Ravens continue to haggle with quarterback Joe Flacco, their other unrestricted free agents remain in a holding pattern. The Ravens have had positive talks about starting inside linebacker Dannell Ellerbe and will continue to hold discussions,...

Resilient Ravens defense finds way to slow Kaepernick, beat 49ers in Super Bowl

2013-02-03 21:06:00

A reeling Ravens' defense managed to survive the electrifying comeback attempt led by dynamic San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick despite being pushed to the brink of exhaustion by his high-octane style. Even with Kaepernick running the...

What they're saying about the Ravens after they beat the San Francisco 49ers to win Super Bowl XLVII

2013-02-04 06:45:00

Here is what other news outlets are saying about the Ravens, San Francisco 49ers and Super Bowl XLVII today. --- Don Banks of Sports Illustrated writes that legendary linebacker Ray Lewis ended his career on top. “You don't have to buy...

How the Ravens constructed their Super Bowl roster

2013-01-28 11:24:00

On Sunday, the Ravens play the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII, and they will attempt to win their second Lombardi Trophy with a roster largely constructed with homegrown players raised in the Ravens Way. The vast majority of those players...

Jimmy Smith celebrates the Ravens' Super Bowl win.

2013-02-03 21:04:00

There was something symbolic about the way Super Bowl XLVII ended, as an era ended as well, two iconic players and future Hall-of-Famers making one beautiful last stand together.

2013-02-03 00:00:00

GS: 16 | GP: 16 | Snaps: 1,107 Season in review: Williams, who turned down a three-year, $15 million extension before the season, fended off fellow cornerback Jimmy Smith to keep his starting gig.

2013-01-21 00:00:00

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