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Smith impressive
Team workouts have been conducted in only shorts and shoulder pads, but rookie quarterback Troy Smith has been impressive. He has a strong arm and moves around well. More importantly, he hasn't thrown a lot of interceptions.
Things might be different when the team is in full gear and all the players report, especially the defensive line. Because he is only 6 feet, there is a concern that a lot of Smith's passes will get knocked down at the line of scrimmage, which is one reason his stock dropped in the April draft.
But so far, so good for the former Ohio State quarterback.
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No frills for Gregg
Ravens defensive tackle Kelly Gregg signed a new, lucrative contract at the end of last season, and his teammates expected Gregg to show up driving a new, fancy car.
Instead, Gregg arrived at the team's training facility in a rented Ford Focus. He was harassed by his teammates. Gregg didn't mind because he has a Pontiac Grand Prix at home.
"I'm not really into cars. Some of these guys are into cars really big," Gregg said, smiling. "As long as it gets me from point A to point B, I'm fine with it."
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Grubbs adjusting
Rookie guard Ben Grubbs, the team's top draft pick, sticks out among the offensive linemen. Usually in June, offensive linemen are still holding on to that added offseason weight. But Grubbs looks trim and in playing shape.
But if you watch him on the field, he looks hesitant and slow at times.
"Actually, on the plays, I'm doing pretty good, still having some mistakes, but for the most part, picking it up well," Grubbs said. "It's the techniques that haven't stuck with me yet, and I've got to keep drilling. For one, the players are better athletes than they were in college, and more powerful. I'm still thinking about things right now, but once I put everything together, I will be able to take steps forward."
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Smith impressive
Team workouts have been conducted in only shorts and shoulder pads, but rookie quarterback Troy Smith has been impressive. He has a strong arm and moves around well. More importantly, he hasn't thrown a lot of interceptions.
Things might be different when the team is in full gear and all the players report, especially the defensive line. Because he is only 6 feet, there is a concern that a lot of Smith's passes will get knocked down at the line of scrimmage, which is one reason his stock dropped in the April draft.
But so far, so good for the former Ohio State quarterback.
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No frills for Gregg
Ravens defensive tackle Kelly Gregg signed a new, lucrative contract at the end of last season, and his teammates expected Gregg to show up driving a new, fancy car.
Instead, Gregg arrived at the team's training facility in a rented Ford Focus. He was harassed by his teammates. Gregg didn't mind because he has a Pontiac Grand Prix at home.
"I'm not really into cars. Some of these guys are into cars really big," Gregg said, smiling. "As long as it gets me from point A to point B, I'm fine with it."
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Grubbs adjusting
Rookie guard Ben Grubbs, the team's top draft pick, sticks out among the offensive linemen. Usually in June, offensive linemen are still holding on to that added offseason weight. But Grubbs looks trim and in playing shape.
But if you watch him on the field, he looks hesitant and slow at times.
"Actually, on the plays, I'm doing pretty good, still having some mistakes, but for the most part, picking it up well," Grubbs said. "It's the techniques that haven't stuck with me yet, and I've got to keep drilling. For one, the players are better athletes than they were in college, and more powerful. I'm still thinking about things right now, but once I put everything together, I will be able to take steps forward."
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