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Torrey Smith says goodbye to the Baltimore Ravens

By Ryan Ratty

Dec 28, 2014; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith (82) warms up prior to the game against the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 28, 2014; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith (82) warms up prior to the game against the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports /
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Torrey Smith will not be playing for the Baltimore Ravens.

Considering that free agency starts in less than two days and Torrey Smith is set for a big payday this offseason, there have been plenty of rumors over the past two months regarding which team Smith would be a member of for the 2015 NFL season. Smith has played all four of his professional seasons with the Baltimore Ravens.

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However, according to his post on his sports blog, he will not be playing for the Ravens next season.

On his blog, Smith highlighted his career as a Raven and he expressed his gratitude to the higher-ups of the Ravens’ organization. Smith started off his post like this:

"Where do I begin? These last four years have been amazing for me. I have been able to grow as a player, and more importantly, as a man. The men who run the Baltimore Ravens organization have been essential to my growth. For that I say thank you!"

Smith would then talk about Steve Bisciotti, who is the majority owner for the Ravens:

"Mr. Steve Bisciotti, I can’t thank you enough for what you have done for my family and me. Your words of wisdom and support have meant everything to me, and the love that you have shown my family was truly unconditional. I will never forget how supportive you were when my brother passed away. It was one of the darkest moments of my life and you were there for me when I needed support the most."

The next person he would thank is Ozzie Newsome, who is arguably the best general manager in all of football.

"Mr. Ozzie Newsome, thank you for making the phone call on Draft Day that allowed my dream to come true. You have made an impact on my life by simply being yourself and challenging me to be the best that I can be. You believed in me and have expressed that over the years. You have also always been straightforward and honest with me, and for that, I am thankful."

Smith would also thank head coach John Harbaugh, his wide receivers coach Jim Hostler, offensive assistant coordinate Craig Ver Steeg, and some others.

At 26 years old, Smith will be entering the prime of his career soon, and although he will likely be getting a huge payday this free agency season, it has to be said that Smith did a really nice thing with this post. Even though he’s young, this shows how humble Smith is and how a team is going to get a real high-quality person this offseason.

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