OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith feels like he got off lucky in his confrontation with Vontaze Burfict, especially with the reputation of the Cincinnati Bengals linebacker. In Sunday's 27-23 loss to the Bengals, Smith sustained a head injury when he was hit by cornerback Leon Hall's helmet while trying to run a slant route. While the attention soon turned to Adam Jones returning Joe Flacco's interception, Burfict went over to lay a block on Smith even though the wide receiver was visibly injured and holding his head. Smith, though, was complimentary of Burfict on Wednesday. "It could've been a lot worse watching the video," Smith said. "He's a heck of a player, but he's a dirty one, too. That's the one time -- as dirty of a player that I think he is -- he definitely held up. He has some good to him." Burfict was reportedly fined $25,000 for twisting the ankles of Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton and tight end Greg Olsen earlier this month. He has been warned that he's considered a repeat offender subject to escalating discipline and that any future incidents will result in his being summoned to the league office. When a reporter told Smith that Burfict just had knee surgery, Smith asked, "Dang, serious?" Reporters told Smith that Burfict is expected to miss a couple of games. "I hope he gets well soon," Smith said, which drew some laughs because no one knew if Smith was joking. "I'm serious," Smith said.
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