WATCHING TAPE WITH TORREY
The Raven breaks down how he torched Champ Bailey in last year's playoffs—and proved he's a complete receiver
OWINGS MILLS, Md. – Despite having just one catch for 14 yards in the Ravens’ Week 15 loss to the Broncos, receiver Torrey Smith emerged as a key player a month later in Baltimore’s stunning 38-35 overtime victory against Denver. He finished with three catches for 98 yards and two touchdowns at Invesco Field, catapulting the eventual Super Bowl champs into the AFC title game.
Why the role reversal for Smith? Lined up opposite Pro Bowl cornerback Champ Bailey, how did he transform from a stymied wideout into a gamebreaker? I visited the Ravens’ practice facility this offseason to find out.
Though the 24-year-old receiver wouldn’t give away all his secrets—he’ll have to face Bailey again—he deconstructed key plays that show just how valuable he is to the Ravens’ future.
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