The Facts:
Ravens DC Dean Pees has offered some succinct advice to his defensive backs in the past about how to deal with Smith. "The first thing I told the [defensive backs] is, 'Look, don't get him mad,'" Pees said. "He plays a lot harder when he's mad. Leave him alone, let sleeping dogs lie. He's a heck of a player. He's made some grabs out here. He's a tough guy. He's everything advertised. I'm glad he's on our team."
Reported by the Baltimore Sun
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
According to Sun staffer Aaron Wilson, that's been the general consensus on Smith since the Ravens signed him to a three-year, $11 million contract in March that included a $3.5 million signing bonus. At 35 years old, Smith is obviously no longer as fast as he was when he entered the league. However, he's still clearly strong, powerful and elusive after the catch. By signing Smith, the Ravens hope they've regained the toughness and experience they lost when they traded wide receiver Anquan Boldin to the 49ers last year following a contract dispute. Sounds like they haven't been disappointed so far. We'll continue watching to see how Smith will be used, but bargain-hunting fantasy football owners should already have the former Panther on their radars.
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