Troy Smith

**ExiledRaven** · 12-10-2007, 10:43 AM

Debut Footage!

I'll admit I always liked Troy Smith. I'll also admit at first I wanted to draft him first day, then realized the reasons for concern, but was thrilled with his selection.

The guy just has "it" in terms of whatever it takes to play QB. Outside the bad game at the national championship, the guy knows how to make plays. Pocket breaks down? So what, even in college he made plays outside the pocket.

At any rate, I was thrilled to see the progress Smith made from the preseason until this playing time.

Personally, I'd love to see him start against Miami. What does the team have to lose? If Smith is lightning in a bottle, see what he does the rest of the year. If he plays well, then suddenly the QB problem is solved. I figure there is nothing to lose. As far as confidence, Smith is resilient, I wouldn't worry about him being "shaken" like Kyle Boller. Smith plays well when things break down. Let him play!

**festivus** · 12-10-2007, 11:39 AM

Thanks for posting that ER, I was fast asleep for that part of the game.

Go ahead, play him the rest of the way. Why the heck not. Or don't.

**4G63** · 12-10-2007, 11:49 AM

Exiled, I believe you and I are the only ones that wanted to see what Smith could do earlier in the year. We were chastised for it, why I do not know. I agree, he should see at least 'a half' of playing time for the remaining games....

**xmradiodave** · 12-10-2007, 12:51 PM

Originally Posted by 4G63

Exiled, I believe you and I are the only ones that wanted to see what Smith could do earlier in the year. We were chastised for it, why I do not know. I agree, he should see at least 'a half' of playing time for the remaining games....

While I never chastised anyone, I thought he was not ready for the speed of the NFL. I am beginning to round the corner on that thought process.

**4G63** · 12-10-2007, 01:45 PM

Originally Posted by xmradiodave

While I never chastised anyone, I thought he was not ready for the speed of the NFL. I am beginning to round the corner on that thought process.

I wasn't thinking of you when I said that, but many people used that thought process when thinking of him as a NFL QB. Tony Romo got his shot early in the year for the Cowboys last year and look whats happened. Am I saying Troy Smith is as good as Tony Romo? No. But we'll never know how he'll do in game situations unless he's thrown to the wolves! Give the kid a shot and see what happens.....WHATS IT GOING TO HURT AT THIS POINT? Its not like we expect much of him anyway and we don't have much money tied up either.....

**ExiledRaven** · 12-10-2007, 01:48 PM

Originally Posted by 4G63

I wasn't thinking of you when I said that, but many people used that thought process when thinking of him as a NFL QB. Tony Romo got his shot early in the year for the Cowboys last year and look whats happened. Am I saying Troy Smith is as good as Tony Romo? No. But we'll never know how he'll do in game situations unless he's thrown to the wolves! Give the kid a shot and see what happens.....WHATS IT GOING TO HURT AT THIS POINT? Its not like we expect much of him anyway and we don't have much money tied up either.....

Exactly, and if Smith works out....guess what! No need to take a 1st round QB and the team can grab a CB, DE, explosive WR first day.

If Smith is only mediocre, then sure, he can be a backup and Boller can get cut if there isn't a signing bonus present (especially if Mac9 comes back)

**festivus** · 12-10-2007, 02:13 PM

Ok what the hell. Let's start the chant.

"WE WANT SMITH!!! WE WANT SMITH!!! WE WANT SMITH!!!"

We can have a fan club.

I don't know what purpose it would serve, but at this point, why the hell not.

I will propose the name Supporting the Playing Of Troy Smith, or SPOTS.

:toast:

**xmradiodave** · 12-10-2007, 02:53 PM

Why not indeed!

**festivus** · 12-10-2007, 03:06 PM

Love it! I expect ER will want in for sure. First five to sign up get their first ten posts free.

Dave first round's on me.

**xmradiodave** · 12-10-2007, 03:08 PM

Lets see if this puppy has some wheels. Maybe you will start a signature revolution.

**ExiledRaven** · 12-10-2007, 04:13 PM

Oh heck why not. It sure beats having to see all my Steeler and Browns friends today....

Festivus and Dave, I owe you both a round.

**evade6317** · 12-10-2007, 04:16 PM

I think we should give Boller another season.

**darb72** · 12-10-2007, 04:22 PM

Smith played well, but with a cavet. He was going against fourth string defensive players.

Play him in spots. Heck, let him start. This season is going no where anyway.

**RavenTD** · 12-10-2007, 04:53 PM

I am in the start Smith crowd.

We know what we have with Boller? An inconsistent QB who can only read half the field thanks to Tedford's coaching.

The season is lost.Well lost.

Playing Smith against the Dolphins will be like starting against a preseason squad anyway.You will not get an easier entry into the NFL than this.

If the kid bombs,then the Ravens have more incentive to get a QB in the 1st.

**ExiledRaven** · 12-10-2007, 04:57 PM

RavenTD, you can be #4

**RavenTD** · 12-10-2007, 05:03 PM

Originally Posted by ExiledRaven

RavenTD, you can be #4

Hell yeah.

**Dade** · 12-10-2007, 05:22 PM

Originally Posted by festivus

We can have a fan club.

I don't know what purpose it would serve, but at this point, why the hell not.

I will propose the name Supporting the Playing Of Troy Smith, or SPOTS.

:toast:

TELL ME WHERE TO SIGN UP!!

**RustonRifle** · 12-10-2007, 06:35 PM

I don't think I can handle another 60 minutes of BollerBall® . I'm all for starting Troy Smith. TS looks much more poised than the frenetic boller.

**TTRaven** · 12-10-2007, 06:45 PM

Originally Posted by RustonRifle

I don't think I can handle another 60 minutes of BollerBall® . I'm all for starting Troy Smith. TS looks much more poised than the frenetic boller.

I said the same thing last night. Smith looked comfortable in the pocket and moved well when under pressure. Granted it was against 3rd string players. Still though it was finally nice to see a QB that doesn't shit his pants when protection breaks down.

I had hopes for Boller, but it's obvious that he has no business being a starter in the NFL. He's never going to be able to put it all together. Here we are in his 5th season and he's still making rookie mistakes. He's a great guy and has the right attitude, but that doesn't make him an NFL QB. It's time to go in another direction.

**xmradiodave** · 12-11-2007, 04:42 AM

Can someone start a SPOTS thread where people can pick their card number? And we can keep a running list of who has joined? I have a feeling the signatures are gonna really get rolling after next week.