‘Disappointing’ Wide Receiver Competition
It was billed as the most exciting competition heading into training camp and the preseason, but now there’s media concern over whether the Ravens have reliable wide receivers behind 
The connection between Smith and quarterback
That was on display Saturday night versus the Redskins when the two connected four times for 95 yards, including a 63-yard touchdown. That was all in less than a quarter of play.
Smith is clearly Flacco’s favorite target at this point, and that’s all well and good. The problem is that Flacco threw just as many times to the rest of the team for 42 yards.
“It still isn't clear whether the Ravens have enough on the outside beyond Smith Sr. to succeed,” wrote The Baltimore Sun’s Jeff Zrebiec.
“Usually you see a Ravens young [wide receiver] or two really flash in [the] preseason. This group has done little to nothing in [the] preseason.”
Both
ESPN’s Jamison Hensley called Aiken the “default” starter due to injuries.
“The odds still appear stacked against”
The two receivers who have big-time potential are first-round rookie
“Safe to say the Ravens need Perriman back STAT,” tweeted Russell Street Report’s Brian Bower. “Outside of Smith Sr. no true threat as of yet.”
Zrebiec believes the Raves will ultimately keep six or seven receivers on the roster, and that will be dictated by the injury outlook of Perriman and Campanaro. If the two are healthy, Zrebiec predicts these six will make the team: Smith, Aiken, Brown, Perriman, Campanaro and Waller.
If they keep seven, Zrebiec sees Butler as the final piece.
As for CSNBaltimore.com’s Bo Smolka, he’s concerned enough to think the Ravens should be looking outside the building for reinforcements.
If I'm Ozzie Newsome, I'm watching WR cuts very closely this week. Very disappointing competition in camp resolved little. #RavensTalk
— Bo Smolka (@bsmolka) August 31, 2015
Hensley: Smith Can’t Lose Cool In Regular Season
Fans cheered 15-year veteran Smith when he took a playful bow following his ejection Saturday night.
Onlookers laughed when he took a picture with his son in an M&T Bank Stadium suite to watch the rest of the game.
But it was only considered a light moment because Smith wasn’t going to play a lot more in an inconsequential preseason game anyway. It wouldn’t be as funny if Smith were to engage in a fight again during the regular season.
“It was entertaining because it was a meaningless game,” wrote Hensley. “But, in light of the NFL's emphasis on fighting, it's a reminder that Smith needs to keep his cool when the games count in 13 days because the Ravens can't afford to lose their one dependable receiver.
“Smith is an emotional player, and he feeds off that as well as his teammates. Given that this is his final season, Smith will play with more of an edge, if that's even possible. What Smith can't do is put his team in a bad position. Smith is a smart player and understands his role on the team. If he loses his temper again like he did on Saturday, the Ravens are the ones who end up losing a lot more.”
Worried About Jernigan's Durability
The Ravens received good news Monday when they learned defensive tackle
Despite mostly optimistic outlook on Jernigan, media members are starting to question the second-year player’s ability to stay healthy.
“The Ravens have to be worried about Timmy Jernigan's durability,” wrote The Sun’s Childs Walker.
The questions are starting because Jernigan missed a week of training camp and the preseason opener with a foot injury. He also sat out four games last season with a knee injury. He’s the person mostly tasked with replacing Haloti Ngata.
Jernigan’s absence puts pressure on third-round rookie
“[Defensive Coordinator Dean] Pees hastened to add that the absences aren’t Jernigan’s fault,” Walker wrote. “He’s right. It feels almost unfair to talk about health as an issue at this point in Jernigan’s career. It’s just that you hope a likable young guy with that kind of talent gets a full chance to show it.”
The details behind safety Will Hill's new contract have been released, and Hensley breaks it down below. His contract has a $7 million total payout.
“His $5.1 guaranteed money ranks 15th among safeties, and his $3.5 average per year is 28th,” wrote Hensley. “It's a nice raise for Hill, who was scheduled to make $1.5 million as a restricted free agent.”
Total payout: $7,006,045 million
Signing bonus: $3.5 million
2015 base salary: $660,000 (all guaranteed)
2016 base salary: $2.84 million ($1 million guaranteed)
Quick Hits
For all those asking... had a great conversation with coach Harbaugh today... Looking forward to working Thursday's game! #RavensTalk
— Brent Harris (@BrentCSN) August 31, 2015 AFC North is only division with 3 teams projected to win at least 8.5 games this season, according to NFL FPI. pic.twitter.com/84yg2QsEls
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) August 31, 2015 playing no games !!! No chill #agent89 #stevesmithsr https://t.co/Zl4Qi9Vh74 pic.twitter.com/WFva8FkG8N
— Steve Smith Sr (@89SteveSmith) August 31, 2015 #Ravens have only 6 healthy DL and won't likely play Chris Canty and Brandon Williams in finale. Could be busy Thursday night for Carl Davis
— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) August 31, 2015 Congrats @TyrodTaylor on being named starter! Buffalo's lucky to have you.
— Joe Flacco (@TeamFlacco) August 31, 2015 Congrats @TyrodTaylor. This also helps #Ravens in compensatory pick formula. https://t.co/HeqVE14ScL
— Ryan Mink (@ryanmink) August 31, 2015 I think this is @Ravens @CrockettG7's way of saying, "Excuse me, I have somewhere really important to be." pic.twitter.com/ItyXU2f0Wy
— Shawn Hubbard (@shawn_hubbard) August 31, 2015 ICYMI: A #CoverageProductivity study ranks Jimmy Smith as the NFL's best CB http://t.co/8oynhfJmbL
— Russell St. Report (@RussellStReport) September 1, 2015 Despite father's reluctance, Ravens LB Zachary Orr and brothers are busy football family http://t.co/WKgDG0eWGV
— Baltimore Sun Sports (@BaltSunSports) September 1, 2015 
