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Now, coach John Harbaugh has confirmed that the 35-year-old hasn't changed his mind and is definitely in the Ravens' plans for next season.

When asked which NFL player he patterns his game after, Sammie Coates answered quickly. "I think Julio Jones: size, speed, physical," Coates said of the Atlanta Falcons wide receiver.

Because of his playing time along with individual and team performance, Smith earned an extra $1 million by hitting incentive thresholds in his contract

Just in case Smith wasn't giving himself enough time to process his decision one day after the Ravens' 35-31 AFC divisional round playoff game loss to the New England Patriots, Newsome suggested that he take roughly three weeks to make sure that he still feels the same about returning.

On his way out of the stadium Saturday in Foxborough, Ravens wide receiver Steve Smith reportedly threatened to fight former Carolina Panthers teammate Jermaine Wiggins in the parking lot for previous comments Wiggins made about Smith.

Touting everyone from owner Steve Bisciotti to the men behind the scenes who cook and clean at the Ravens' training complex, wide receiver Torrey Smith made it abundantly clear that he has no intentions of leaving town as a pending unrestricted free agent.

Although Revis was penalized for holding and pass interference while covering Revis early in the game., he got what he wanted as the Patriots ended the Ravens' season in a 35-31 loss in the AFC divisional round at Gillette Stadium.

As the sixth-seeded Ravens (11-6) square off with the top-seeded New England Patriots (12-4) in an AFC divisional-round playoff game Saturday at Gillette Stadium, here's a checklist of things to keep an eye on:

As measured by regular-season numbers or Pro Bowl berths, Joe Flacco does note measure up to the NFL's elite. But no quarterback has been a bigger postseason winner over the past seven seasons.

As measured by regular-season numbers or Pro Bowl berths, Joe Flacco does note measure up to the NFL's elite. But no quarterback has been a bigger postseason winner over the past seven seasons.

The exchange of compliments between Ravens five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Steve Smith and New England Patriots six-time Pro Bowl cornerback Darrelle Revis keeps accelerating heading into Saturday's AFC divisional-round playoff game at Gillette Stadium.

When Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith breaks the huddle Saturday against the New England Patriots, he anticipates having cornerback Brandon Browner frequently matching up against him.

As the Ravens prepare to play the Patriots on Saturday night in an AFC divisional round playoff game at Gillette Stadium, Steve Smith told The Baltimore Sun he's happy with how things worked out.

The Ravens are looking to avoid getting stranded on Revis Island when they square off with the New England Patriots on Saturday in an AFC divisional round playoff game at Gillette Stadium.

The enthusiastic presence of University of Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh wearing a Ravens jacket on the sideline Saturday at Heinz Field coincided with a playoff win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

A block by Kelechi Osemele bought Joe Flacco the time he needed to escape the pressure and find wide receiver Torrey Smith in the end zone for an 11-yard touchdown pass during the Ravens' 30-17 AFC wild-card playoff win at Heinz Field.

To a core group of Ravens, it's almost expected that they'll play two or three playoff games every year. But as they prepare to play the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday night in the AFC wild-card round at Heinz Field, other veterans joining them this postseason haven't been so fortunate.

Five Ravens stats that stand out ahead of Saturday's playoff game against Pittsburgh

Baltimore Sun reporter Aaron Wilson breaks down the game film from Sunday's game between the Ravens and the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium.

Baltimore Sun reporter Jeff Zrebiec breaks down the Ravens' game against the Cleveland Browns Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium.

These will be the three stars of the game when the Ravens host the Cleveland Browns in Sunday's regular-season finale.

The televisions were a gift from running back Justin Forsett, a token of appreciation from him with one regular-season game remaining during a breakthrough season where he's rushed for a career-high 1,147 yards and eight touchdowns.

The Ravens' strategy of trying to establish the run backfired badly as they got stuffed repeatedly at the line of scrimmage by Houston Texans star defensive end J.J. Watt.

In colorful and feisty fashion, the five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver took aim at anyone who rips the team.

With a must-win game facing the Ravens next Sunday, they could be without their starting offensive tackles.

Jeff Zrebiec looks at who's better at what in Sunday's showdown between the Ravens and Houston Texans.

Although he was under the weather with a cold that left him congested throughout Sunday's win, Ravens veteran wide receiver Steve Smith caught all five passes thrown to him.

After second Ray Rice video surfaces and Haloti Ngata is suspended, Ravens play two of their best games.

You never know what you¿re going to get when Ravens wide receiver Steve Smith holds court with reporters.

Jeff Zrebiec breaks down what to look for when the Ravens play the Miami Dolphins at Sun Life Stadium.

There have been some bad years since the Ravens were born, but nothing like this year.

Philip Rivers of the Chargers and Joe Flacco of the Ravens have second- and third-longest consecutive game streaks

Steve Smith's 14th NFL season has been eye-opening for the 35-year-old, given that the Panthers organization was all he had ever known. But each game seems to bring Smith flashbacks to an earlier phase of his career, and that's the case again as the Ravens (7-4) prepare to face the Chargers (7-4) on Sunday in a key game at M&T Bank Stadium.

Steve Smith stiff-armed New Orleans Saints safety Kenny Vaccaro, separating the defensive back from his helmet Monday night.

As the Ravens (6-4) prepare to play the New Orleans Saints (4-6) on Monday night at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, here's Baltimore Sun reporter Aaron Wilson's checklist of things to watch.

"It doesn't feel like Steve and Torrey are really complementing each other the way they're supposed to," said former NFL wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson, an ESPN analyst.

Every team in the AFC North is two games above .500, leading some pundits to suggest that it's the best division in football. But the NFC West is still better.

However, Smith's involvement in the offense has declined lately. Over the past four games, Smith has caught just a combined 14 passes for 155 yards and zero touchdowns.

Baltimore Sun reporter Aaron Wilson looks back at the Ravens' 21-7 victory over the Tennessee Titans in Week 10.

Ravens 10-pack on Steve Smith's production, the steadying run game, and defensive dominance at home.

Ravens veteran wide receiver Steve Smith body-slammed Tennessee Titans linebacker Wesley Woodyard to the ground on a block that drew a holding penalty in the fourth quarter.

As the Ravens (5-4) square off with the visiting Tennessee Titans (2-6) at 1 p.m. today, here¿s Baltimore Sun reporter Aaron Wilson¿s checklist of things to keep an eye on.

Younger teammates praise Baltimore Ravens tight end Owen Daniels for his skill, teaching ability and practice habits.

Breaking down film of the Ravens' loss on Sunday night to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

At 5-3, the Baltimore Ravens have beaten the teams they should and lost to two playoff teams.

Baltimore Sun reporter Aaron Wilson breaks down the film after the Ravens' 27-24 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 8 at Paul Brown Stadium.

Ravens veteran wide receiver Steve Smith and cornerback Jimmy Smith were fined $8,268 apiece by the NFL for rule infractions against the Atlanta Falcons, according to a league spokesman.