July 30, 2008

Kyle Boller's efficient play early in training camp has enhanced his chance to win the Ravens' starting QB job, the way we hear it. Boller outplayed second-year pro Troy Smith and rookie Joe Flacco in the early stages of camp, largely by limiting his mistakes. Smith's play, according to a source close to the club, was up-and-down early in camp, with Flacco faring the worst of the quarterbacks who are competing to start. Of course, much can change in Baltimore's four preseason games, and the quarterbacks' performances in those games will be given significant weight by the coaching staff. But there is little doubt Boller has helped his stock by limiting his errors early on.