Mike Preston: Ravens looking to relieve Smith, but need to develop other receivers

There has been a conversation and the groundwork is being laid to reduce the number of plays for veteran receiver Steve Smith during the 2015 season, but it may never happen.

The Ravens have to find and develop a pool of receivers to relieve Smith, a 15-year veteran, and Smith also has to sign off. The first issue might be more difficult than the second. After only two days of training camp, the Ravens still need to find another big play and more consistent receivers.

Smith remains the lone proven threat.

"That's something we have discussed," said Smith when asked if he had spoken to head coach John Harbaugh about reducing his number of plays. "But as you see what is going on now, I think it's…