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QB situation pains Ravens

Published 08/26/08

OWINGS MILLS - The Baltimore Ravens' unresolved, unstable quarterback competition was thrown a bizarre medical curveball that leaves rookie Joe Flacco as the last man standing at the moment.

AP photo TOP: Rookie Joe Flacco might be the only quarterback available on Thursday.
BOTTOM: Ravens veteran quarterbacks Troy Smith, left, and Kyle Boller both missed Saturday night's game with ailments.
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With former Heisman Trophy winner Troy Smith suffering from an illness whose symptoms include swollen tonsils and being unable to keep fluids down and Kyle Boller extremely limited due to a sore throwing shoulder, Flacco is the lone healthy quarterback heading into the final preseason game.

Despite rumors to the contrary, Smith did not have his tonsils removed yesterday as he visited a local hospital for further examination before...

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