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12-10-2007, 12:43 PM #1Pro Bowl Poster
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Troy Smith
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! :hammer:
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12-10-2007, 01:39 PM #2
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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. ;)Festivus
His definitions and arguments were so clear in his own mind that he was unable to understand how any reasonable person could honestly differ with him.
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Re: Troy Smith
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....
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12-10-2007, 02:51 PM #4
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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.....
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12-10-2007, 03:48 PM #6Pro Bowl Poster
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Re: Troy Smith
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)
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12-10-2007, 04:13 PM #7
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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:Festivus
His definitions and arguments were so clear in his own mind that he was unable to understand how any reasonable person could honestly differ with him.
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12-10-2007, 07:22 PM #8
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12-10-2007, 08:35 PM #9
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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.
A nation of well-informed men who have been taught to know and prize the rights which God has given them cannot be enslaved. It is in the region of ignorance that tyranny begins. - Benjamin Franklin
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12-10-2007, 08:45 PM #10
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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.
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12-11-2007, 06:42 AM #11
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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.
I'm normally not a praying man, but if you're up there, please save me Superman!
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12-10-2007, 04:53 PM #12
Re: Troy Smith
Why not indeed!
I'm normally not a praying man, but if you're up there, please save me Superman!
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