Troy Smith lookin' good in practice

niel89 · 06-06-2008, 04:49 AM

http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d808af835

word is that troy is stepping up as a leader and is really grasping the offense. i really hope, he does well so we dont have to play flacco this year and maybe we get a quinn-anderson thing going.

Yung Flippa · 06-06-2008, 06:56 PM

Oh Yea!!! I have full confidence that he'll be our starter for Week 1.

Ravens1991 · 06-07-2008, 09:27 AM

I love it, I knew he had that potential.

ChewyRaven318 · 06-08-2008, 06:22 AM

The best thing about Troy is if he REALLY steps up his game over the next 2 seasons, we have a RFA who if we don't re-sign will give us HUGE leverage when the time comes. An extra 1st and 3rd would be mighty nice by then.

SeanTaylorRIP · 06-08-2008, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ChewyRaven318

The best thing about Troy is if he REALLY steps up his game over the next 2 seasons, we have a RFA who if we don't re-sign will give us HUGE leverage when the time comes. An extra 1st and 3rd would be mighty nice by then.

Well that's some positive thinking.

trkaline · 06-08-2008, 08:48 AM

Gotta think positive, still trying to shake the negativity of last season...

Flyboy · 06-08-2008, 09:52 AM

Good to hear. I'm rooting for the guy.

Ravens1991 · 06-08-2008, 02:08 PM

Screw Flacco war Smith!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

trkaline · 06-08-2008, 02:37 PM

Rushing game upgraded....Defense upgraded..special teams upgraded...all we need is a passing game that doesn't hurt us thats the major thing...

Ravens1991 · 06-08-2008, 02:55 PM

I love that positive attitude dude!

ChewyRaven318 · 06-08-2008, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SeanTaylorRIP

Well that's some positive thinking.

Should I re-emphasize the word "REALLY"? :-P

It's a long shot at best, but you never know.

LonghornsLegend · 06-08-2008, 10:38 PM

Good news, Smith did show alot of potential last year in limited time, like he was just scratching the surface, the height will give him problems sometimes but if learns to use his agility to his advantage in the pocket it could be fine...And I agree, if he plays well, no need to rush Flacco, more he sits and learns the better for him especially coming from D-1AA, and having two QB's is always a good problem to have...He should be given every opportunity to start, Boller is what he is, I'd love to see what Smith can do this year.

niel89 · 06-09-2008, 02:50 AM

I really like that troy can run too. He'll need to with our line

trkaline · 06-09-2008, 01:26 PM

All I'm worried about is Boller stepping up at minicamp and preseason and winning the starting job then it's Deja Vu....hope to god that doesn't happen...

BmoreBlackByrdz · 06-09-2008, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by trkaline

All I'm worried about is Boller stepping up at minicamp and preseason and winning the starting job then it's Deja Vu....hope to god that doesn't happen...

Nah I doubt it, the franchise knows what Boller is going to bring, even if its a new system I still think Boller will be the same old Boller, its time to move on and Troy is the next best choice.

Ravens1991 · 06-09-2008, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by trkaline

All I'm worried about is Boller stepping up at minicamp and preseason and winning the starting job then it's Deja Vu....hope to god that doesn't happen...

Uh Oh, here we go again, you just opened pandora box

T.Smith · 07-08-2008, 05:38 PM

I kinda see a browns QB situation, where the Ravens might start Boller(frye) the 1st game, even though Troy(Anderson) beat him out in practice, due to experience. Then if he doesn't show anything they put Troy in immediately.

ChewyRaven318 · 07-22-2008, 11:59 AM

I know it's just the first day and all, but for those who think Troy is gonna start so quickly, NOT SO FAST MY FRIEND.

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Troy Smith took the first snaps in the Ravens' red-zone drills but didn't impress.

In six plays, he was 1-for-5 passing with three interceptions and a fumbled snap. One of the interceptions was made by secondary coach Chuck Pagano, who was filling in as a defensive back.

Kyle Boller was 4-for-4 in the same drill but threw all short passes.

Joe Flacco was 1-for-3 but his one completion was a tough pass over the middle to Patrick Carter.

http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/spor...roy_smith.html

Ravens1991 · 07-22-2008, 12:16 PM

all short passes, if he keeps that up in the season will the KBC bash Boller like they did McNair all season?

America · 07-22-2008, 01:33 PM

It's not looking like our QBs are going to be a strong point of the team. Boller has always shown flashes, maybe this time he doesn't run so hot and cold, but I doubt that very much. It's just one drill though, so I wouldn't put too much stock into it.

wicket · 07-22-2008, 01:41 PM

being intercepted by the coach is sad though.

EdReedUnstoppable · 07-22-2008, 05:07 PM

HAHA......Go Troy Smith! I know its only one day but its just funny to see the savior stumblin. I don't hate Smith, though Im sure some of you will accuse me of it, I just find it funny that some people believe Smith is WAY better than Kyle when there is no evidence to prove it. Kyle is gonna be our starting QB this season, sorry to crush the Troy Smith Fan Club's dreams.

ChewyRaven318 · 07-22-2008, 10:30 PM

I'm kinda in the "I don't really care anymore who the QB is this season" boat..since next year and the year after it's basically Flacco's job. Whoever is in that #1 spot on the depth chart is really just polishing it for him, anyways. Boller is likely gone next year and Smith will be the Jim Sorgi of the Ravens.

Then again, stranger things have happened..I'm just waiting it out as opposed to choosing a QB to get behind this time around. I would have honestly said the same thing even if McNair was back for another season.

SKim172 · 07-23-2008, 11:42 AM

On a side note, that 1-for-5 showing with 3 picks and a fumble is even more baleful when you realize there were no cornerbacks on the field - rookie safeties Zbikowski and Nakamura, Trevor Pryce, and Coach Harbaugh, Pagano and Mark Carrier were the DBs for the day.

I really, really want Troy Smith to do well. And with all the positive reports, I've been getting very hopeful.

But the past week, I did my best to remove the purple-colored glasses and really, now I'm not so sure. He was kind of up and down in limited action last season - has shown potential, but also showed signs of not being so awesome, too. I'm not especially concerned about height - was a big Flutie fan back in the day. But I do remember watching him in the Senior Bowl and at the Combine and thinking, "Man, he really sucks." I'm getting those doubts again...

Ravens1991 · 07-23-2008, 12:37 PM

great post, it doesnt really matter who starts at QB, because next year it will be Flaccos.