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QB Troy Smith (2006 Heisman Trophy Winner)

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Im Very Proud of Troy. He played a hell of a game. He already is a leader in that lockerroom, everyone loves him, Derrik Mason is always complimenting him in interviews and whatnot(just got done saying Troy was basically the main reason they won today and that he has the pois was an 11 year starter)

This is the First time where Baltimore was actually fun to watch on Offense. Troy was the spark and he had everyone smiling after like every play. Listening to Troy in press conferences is great as well because he is so well spoken and he really demonstrates what a leader is and he compliments everyone to the fullest. I don't know how you couldn't want to follow a guy like him.
Good game Troy
 
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Troy Smith's statistics on the year:

40-76, 452 yards, 2 touchdowns, 0 interceptions, sacked 4 times, 12 rushes for 54 yards and a touchdown. 79.5 QB rating.

His touchdown percentage is 2.6%. Boller's is 3.3%. Boller has an interception percentage of 3.6%. Troy's is 0.0%.

When you compare his stats to those of other rookie QBs:

Brady Quinn was 3 for 8 for 45 yards, 0 TDs, 0 Ints, 0 sacks, 56.8 QB rating in his limited action debut. By contrast, Troy was 3-5 for 33 yards and ran one time for 6 yards and a score in his limited action debut.

Trent Edwards: 151-269, 1,630 yards, 7 TDs, 8 Ints, 12 sacks, 70.4 QB rating.

John Beck: 60-107, 559 yards, 1 touchdown, 3 Ints, 10 sacks, 62.0 QB rating.

JaMarcus Russell: 33-66, 373 yards, 2 TDs, 4 Ints, 6 sacks, 55.9 QB rating.

Anyway, the one thing you will notice from the 3 other rookie QBs that got extensive playing time is that they made mistakes and threw interceptions. Troy Smith did not throw an interception. Troy was also able to avoid the rush and many sacks.

The team says good things about him. They seem to give him their vote of confidence. Troy Smith has to start next year. It is only fair.
 
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All in all, Troy did quite well for himself when given the chance, but the 0 INT's is a little misleading. He had a couple potential interceptions dropped. While I'm not big enough a homer to say that he played well enough to be the leading candidate to be a starter next year, I'd say he did enough to hopefully earn a shot. Two big things he may have going for him is that his teammates definately seem to respond to him and he showed the ability to make plays when the pocket brakes down. Much of it will depend on which direction the ratbirds go with their 1st rounder. If they go QB, he'll be facing a major roadblock. I'd be amazed if they bring Boller back, thats for sure...but I'm sure billick will have a big say in that, so who knows.
 
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Troy played great today. For a rookie starting in his 2nd NFL game, you gotta love how Troy showed that he can make many different throws already, and can make a play and get the first down.

His leadership and confidence has to be the best things going for him, though. The Ravens play with a lot more direction and enthusiasm with him under center.
 
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I can't see anyone drafting a QB high in this upcoming draft. Matt Ryan is supposed to be one of the best prospects and he was throwing off his back foot and generally looking horrible against Michigan State in their bowl game. I don't see Brohm or Woodson being a better immediate impact compared to Troy.
 
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OregonBuckeye;1043375; said:
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Unfortunately for Troy, this is going to be the last time Neuheisel will be seen on the sideline together. I feel that if Neuheisel had have stayed one more year, Troy's maturation and skills as a QB would have drastically increased.

However, things only look to get better for him, and it excites me that Troy could possiby break the jinx of unsuccessful Heisman-winning QB's.
 
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I just wanted to say it one more time, but Troy has incredible class.

One of the things that I love most about him is how well-spoken he is, and how respectful he is of his teammates, coaches, and opponents. He is also one of the biggest praisers of offensive linemen, and you know that they have to love having a QB who can respect the guys who protect him every play.

Troy Smith represents exactly how a professional should carry himself, and sets a great example for the rest of his teammates and everybody who watches him.
 
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MrCodeDude;1043652; said:
I can't see anyone drafting a QB high in this upcoming draft. Matt Ryan is supposed to be one of the best prospects and he was throwing off his back foot and generally looking horrible against Michigan State in their bowl game. I don't see Brohm or Woodson being a better immediate impact compared to Troy.
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I agree entirely.

And what makes me believe that he should be their QB next year is simply by being efficient.

What I have noticed that is remarkable for a young QB is that he had 76 passing attempts this year, and threw 0 INT's. Sure, there were passes that could have been intercepted, but the fact that he has a zero in the column for INT's through his first 76 attempts is an excellent feat for a young QB. We have all seen Troy play, and one thing that we (or at least, I) have come to notice is that Troy does not turn the ball over in the air often.

The other thing that he provides that many QB's do not provide is the ability to buy time. There have been many occurrences this year when Troy has bought himself time when the defense gets into the backfield. He will roll left, and hit receivers on the run. That is one of Troy's strengths, in my opinion... the ability to be accurate and place the ball in tight spots on the run.
 
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I'll be brief.

Troy = sexy sum bitch QB that gets your shitty team a W

Boller = shit

Mcnair = old shit


Seriously, even though I'm a Browns fan; I specifically made it a point to watch Troy today. I love his energy, and leadership for this team. He's still got a great touch on the ball and looks to have lost nothing... Ol' boy's still got it I say. Let him play!
 
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ScarletBlood31;1043660; said:
I just wanted to say it one more time, but Troy has incredible class.

One of the things that I love most about him is how well-spoken he is, and how respectful he is of his teammates, coaches, and opponents. He is also one of the biggest praisers of offensive linemen, and you know that they have to love having a QB who can respect the guys who protect him every play.

Troy Smith represents exactly how a professional should carry himself, and sets a great example for the rest of his teammates and everybody who watches him.
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you said that beautifully! i couldnt agree more! but the class comes from......JIM TRESSEL!!! i dare someone to disagree with that! JT is the epitome of class!!!!
 
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Ravens' Smith excels in second start
By John Harris
TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Monday, December 31, 2007

BALTIMORE - Baltimore Ravens quarterback Troy Smith didn't play like a rookie in his second NFL start.
Smith was 16 of 27 for 171 yards and one touchdown, and he played virtually mistake-free football Sunday afternoon in Baltimore's 27-21 win over the Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium.

"With each experience, he grows and learns from it, and I thought he did a great job managing, beyond making the physical plays that he made," Ravens coach Brian Billick said of Smith, the team's fifth-round draft pick and 174th overall player selected last April.

Smith was a fast learner against the Steelers' top-rated defense. He was patient in the pocket, taking what was given and rarely forcing throws. Other than Ike Taylor's near interception late in the second quarter, Smith was on the money with his passes.

The Steelers sacked the elusive Smith twice. Smith took advantage of the lack of a pass rush to pick out open receivers. He was accurate with his tosses and continually frustrated the Steelers on third down as the Ravens made 9-of-16 conversions (56 percent).
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Ravens' Smith excels in second start - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Finale provides a few glimpses of what Smith, others could be
Mike Preston
December 31, 2007

Ravens rookie quarterback Troy Smith started his second straight game yesterday, and his performance was an upgrade over last week in Seattle.

Smith didn't look as if he would become an eventual Hall of Famer, but he showed poise, made some big throws and did a solid job managing the game.

You can find enough good and bad things about his play to knock or applaud him, but the bottom line is that Smith has gotten better.

He had pocket awareness and some touch on the long throw. He was slow in his decision-making on the timing patterns, but that will get better with experience.

Smith's major drawback yesterday was he threw as many bad passes as good ones and should have had four interceptions if it weren't for the rainy conditions.
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Finale provides a few glimpses of what Smith, others could be -- baltimoresun.com
 
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