Harbaugh says Ravens will look to expand backup QB's role this season
With several wide receivers excused from voluntary minicamp, backup quarterback Troy Smith made a temporary position change to wide-out, running routes and making some impressive catches Tuesday.
The Ravens have tinkered with the idea of expanding the role of Smith, who remains the No. 2 quarterback on the team's depth chart.
"Without making it a huge story, I'm quite sure that Troy will be lined up in different places this year," coach John Harbaugh said Tuesday. "He can split out and play receiver. He can play running back. We definitely want to expand guys."
Wide receivers Derrick Mason, Mark Clayton, Demetrius Williams were not at Tuesday's minicamp. Another receiver, Yamon Figurs, is sidelined with a foot injury.
With several wide receivers excused from voluntary minicamp, backup quarterback Troy Smith made a temporary position change to wide-out, running routes and making some impressive catches Tuesday.
The Ravens have tinkered with the idea of expanding the role of Smith, who remains the No. 2 quarterback on the team's depth chart.
"Without making it a huge story, I'm quite sure that Troy will be lined up in different places this year," coach John Harbaugh said Tuesday. "He can split out and play receiver. He can play running back. We definitely want to expand guys."
Wide receivers Derrick Mason, Mark Clayton, Demetrius Williams were not at Tuesday's minicamp. Another receiver, Yamon Figurs, is sidelined with a foot injury.
