Troy Smith a raven

**festivus** · 05-04-2007, 10:52 AM

Originally Posted by GreenWave52

Whether Troy Smith pans out or not, at least we didn't burn a 1st rounder on THIS GUY

That is lovely. I'm not supposed to recognize any of those people, am I? I hope I'm not embarrassing myself asking.

**otherside_of_tracks** · 05-04-2007, 10:58 AM

I'm not to sure how great this guy is but i'd think puting a 6'0 QB behind a 6'9 Ogden is not that great. He can do a 5 step drop every time and still wouldn't be able to see over J.O's head. So if he plays at all this year watch and see how often he passes left and right. He maybe like a Ryan Leaf. But at least we only used a 5th and not the 1st overall pick.

**Losac** · 05-04-2007, 11:41 AM

Originally Posted by GreenWave52

Whether Troy Smith pans out or not, at least we didn't burn a 1st rounder on THIS GUY

Is that Brady Quinn?

**RavenScallywag** · 05-04-2007, 11:59 AM

otherside of center...I am sure Ohio State didn't have Ts that were shorter than 6'0". It's not like a receiver or a CB is going to be able to hide in the blind spot of Jon Ogden...

also, someone mentioned the idea that if Troy Smith doesn't pan out as a QB, maybe having him do CB or WR. Any thoughts? I still say 5th round is a nice place to get him, no pressure to make him QB of the future, and we get a great athlete.

**GreenWave52** · 05-04-2007, 01:25 PM

Originally Posted by Losac

Is that Brady Quinn?

Yes it is. The male crotch-grabbing future of the Cleveland Browns.

**festivus** · 05-04-2007, 02:26 PM

Oooh, turns out I did embarrass myself. :grbac: Nice find, Greenwave!

**OriAl** · 05-04-2007, 04:33 PM

Originally Posted by Fanman

I like this pick b/c there is little, if any, downside. If he develops, which Boller did not, then the value is obvious from a late 5th round pick. If he has the talent displayed the last 2 years at OSU then he WILL develop much faster than Kyle and have a decent chance to take over after McNair is gone.

If we let him go you know Cleveland will sign him. :>)

FM

Boller has developed - he's improved each season. He has shown that, with decent protection and decent receivers, he can do fine as an NFL QB (100+ QB rating in four of his last five games.)

If the Ravens are smart, they'll sign Boller to an extension, and keep Smith behind him (or competing with him), hoping to find themselves in the same situation the Chargers did with Brees and Rivers - two quality QBs, with one to trade.