Wide Receiver Ferris Wheel Keeps Turning.

 
The Ravens lose wide receiver Dante Stallworth (broken foot) for eight weeks after a win versus the New York Giants in the third preseason game changing the season’s early season appearance.

Just as Stallworth was starting to find a rhythm with Flacco in this offense and becoming a better punt returner, things turned for the worse. Derrick Mason expressed his feelings saying," It's a setback, it's a huge setback not just for us but more or less for him." Stallworth broke his foot, one that will need screws for repair, during the game (on which play I am unsure).

Not only was Stallworth hurt but Mark Clayton suffered a concussion after a helmet to helmet hit from Antrel Rolle. Clayton's injury isn't as serious and won't remove him from action for as lengthy a time as Stallworth but it will cause him to miss some practices this week and maybe the last preseason game. Clayton was a part of the offense's potency last night catching a 20 yard pass from Flacco.

All this discouraging news about injury may lead way for a glimmer of hope. Third year receiver Marcus Smith started clicking with quarterback Troy Smith at the helm. He caught his first NFL touchdown in the fourth quarter to put the Ravens up 24-3 before the Giants scored their one and only touchdown. He finished the day with four catches and 29 yards. M.Smith showed he has strong hands and toughness to make a catch in the endzone and take a hit simultaneously.

We all hope Stallworth and Clayton recover as soon as possible. Concussions don't have timetable so Clayton could be back very sooner or later than expected. As a result of the succession of changes, receivers like Demetrius Williams, who did not play list night due to an ankle injury, Marcus Smith and David Reed all have an opportunity to slide in a roster spot.