I've read plenty of snarky comments in response to my observation on Twitter that West has been the Ravens' most explosive offensive player so far this summer. Look, I get it. West has been a disappointment so far in the NFL. It also needs to be said that West understands he is playing for a job and possibly his NFL career, while fellow running backs like Justin Forsett and Buck Allen are more focused on being ready and healthy for the Sept. 11 opener and may not share the same sense of urgency as West. Again, I get it. But in watching training camp practices so far, it's been obvious that West, who shed 15 pounds in the offseason, has been in a different gear than the Ravens backs. We'll see if he keeps that momentum going throughout the rest of the summer and the preseason, but he's off to a really good start in his effort to secure a roster spot and an offensive role.