Kyle Boller News: Pro Sports Daily

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September 4

Washington Post

"Kyle Boller was placed on injured reserve Wednesday by the Baltimore Ravens, ending his season and raising the question of whether the quarterback will throw another pass for the team. Boller has been sidelined since hurting his shoulder in Baltimore's second preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings on Aug. 16. "He has got either one of two injuries, either the torn labrum or he's got, I don't know the medical term, but there's a connection in the biceps to the shoulder that might be a problem," Ravens coach John Harbaugh said. "The torn labrum has not responded to the medication, and the other injury is a season ender. He's done." Boller, selected with the 19th pick in the 2003 draft, ..."

Ravens still undecided on starter with Boller, Smith ailing

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August 28

NFL.com

"Derrick Mason would prefer to watch the final game of the preseason from the sideline, a practice he enjoyed during his days with the Tennessee Titans. Back then, the Titans gave quarterback Steve McNair all the playing time he needed in their first three exhibition games. That way, the first-team offense got to rest a week before the regular season while the backups competed for a place on the roster. "After the third game, Steve wasn't in there anymore and neither was I," said Mason, a Baltimore Ravens wide receiver. "But it's a unique situation we have here." Unique is putting it mildly. Just over a week before facing the Cincinnati Bengals in the season opener, the Ravens still haven't ..."

Boller is starting over

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August 6

Baltimore Sun

"After being named the Ravens' starting quarterback for tomorrow night's preseason opener, Kyle Boller greeted the news with excitement but little surprise. "I had a feeling that it might happen," Boller said after yesterday's practice. Boller said he knew his experience would likely earn him the right to start the preseason opener. Boller has made 42 career starts, which are 40 more than the combined total for Troy Smith and Joe Flacco. "I think it's more of a nod to experience and seniority," Ravens coach John Harbaugh said of his decision. It wasn't a glowing vote of confidence, which reveals that the quarterback battle remains tight. Harbaugh couched the news by hinting that another ..."

Boller will start preseason opener

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August 5

Baltimore Sun

"Kyle Boller will be the Ravens' starting quarterback in Thursday's preseason opener, coach John Harbaugh announced after today's practice. The former first-round pick will get the first shot at running the first team at the New England Patriots, getting the nod over Troy Smith and Joe Flacco. After struggling throughout the offseason camps this spring, Boller has been the most consistent quarterback in training camp, making the high-percentage passes instead of forcing deep throws. "He's been here awhile,'' Harbaugh said. "He'll go a certain amount of time, probably most of the first half.'' Harbaugh said that he expects Smith and Flacco to share the second-half duties. Boller said he ..."

Boller fails to capitalize on increased reps

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August 1

Baltimore Sun

"A year ago, hardly anyone would have noticed if Troy Smith missed the first hour-plus of practice. Today, more than a few fans were heard asking, "Where's Troy?" It turns out the second-year quarterback was taking a drug test and had trouble providing a urine sample, according to Ravens coach John Harbaugh in his post-practice news conference. Kyle Boller, provided the opportunity to get more repetitions and perhaps separate himself from his main competition for the starting job in Smith's absence, had the kind of workout that sums up his career in Baltimore -- bad luck and bad decisions. Boller had one pass picked off by Ray Lewis after the ball sailed through tight end Todd Heap's hands, ..."