Smith to Get Extended Playing Time From Ravens

Since it appears that no particular quarterback is standing out from the crowd, Troy Smith will get additional playing time during the Ravens' third preseason game against the St. Louis Rams on Saturday, according to the Associated Press; team head coach John Harbaugh stated that Smith will get an extended look from the coaching staff and may possibly take all of the snaps with the first team; Harbaugh added that he may make the decision on the team's starting quarterback one week from the team's regular season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals on September 7.