Baltimore Ravens: Steve Smith Sr among the best

ByBrandon Suir|Sep 29, 2014, 4:06 PM EDT

Yesterday I went through the gauntlet of football emotions, to be as dramatic as possible. Sleeping in and waking up to left over sushi from my girlfriend’s and my sushi and college football date last night (sushi for breakfast is wonderful btw) andRichard Shermanhosting Gameday Morning was a good way to start. JJ Watt cemented his status as currently the best player in the NFL. I cried over my New Orleans Saints as I watched a game that to me symbolized the end of an era. And lastly, but most importantly,Steve SmithSr. added more to his legacy and his case for hopefully one day wearing a coveted gold jacket.

Smith is sending a loud message to everyone in the NFL that he’s far from done

After four weeks of football, Steve Smith is not only the Baltimore Ravens best receiver but is emerging as one of the premier wide receivers in the league. I can’t speak highly enough of how impressive Steve looks and plays at such a late stage in his career. And after sending his old team, the Carolina Panthers, back home to wipe the egg off their faces, Smith is sending a loud message to everyone in the NFL that he’s far from done.

Sunday Smith faced his old team at M&T Bank Stadium, a game highly personal to Steve, and he did not disappoint as he was nearly flawless in exacting his revenge on the ball club that cut him not even a year ago.

The veteran wideout looks to still be in top physical condition. Steve was running up and down the field all day recording the most receptions on the team with seven for 139 yards averaging 19.3 per reception, with one of 61 yards, and two touchdowns. At a certain point, Steve Smith looked bored and must’ve been thinking “Screw it, I’m gonna catch other people’s passes too,” as he caught a pass intended for Ravens tight endOwen Daniels,and then ran it in for a touchdown.