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QB Troy Smith (2006 Heisman Trophy Winner)

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Baltimore Ravens News - Passing Camp Notes & Observations

Troy Smith continues to look good although the distance between he and Boller on this day was not as pronounced. Smith continues to show better ball handling skills and sells the play action far better than the six year vet. Flacco is also better than Boller with play fakes. During simulated scrimmaging Smith threw a beauty of a pass in traffic after stepping up in the pocket. He hit Justin Harper along the left numbers 20 yards down field despite converging coverage. Harper showed nice footwork turning the comeback route back out to the sideline after the catch to avoid defenders. As noted before, yards after catch are being emphasized.
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Perhaps the tide is turning in Baltimore. Going more Troy's way. I'd definitely give him the edge over Flacco and Bollar. But, are the new coaching staff and management really convinced? When you invest in a first round QB there is a tendency to want to go that direction no matter how the other QBs look. We all want Troy to get a fair chance. I pray he gets that.

And any writer who thinks Troy's arm is weak has not watched Troy's career or is just plain biased. (wants the First Round Draft pick to start)
And I still think Flacco is a weak First Round QB. And a reach. (my own bias)
 
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Smith could be this year's version of Browns' Anderson

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Rob Carr/APJoe Flacco (right) and Kyle Boller (left) face tough competition for the Ravens' starting job from Troy Smith (center).

See if this sounds familiar.
At this time last year, desperate to solidify their quarterback position for years to come, the Cleveland Browns packaged picks to move up in the draft and select Brady Quinn.
Cleveland firmly believed it had drafted its quarterback of the future -? until the lightly regarded backup Derek Anderson came off the bench and out of nowhere to start the final 15 games of the season.
One year later, desperate to solidify their quarterback position for years to come, the Baltimore Ravens packaged picks to move up in the draft and select Joe Flacco.
Baltimore firmly believed it had drafted its quarterback of the future. And maybe it has. But this spring, Baltimore?s backup quarterback, Troy Smith, the former Heisman Trophy winner from Ohio State, has done his best Derek Anderson impression, surprising coaches while vying for the starting job.
There are those in Baltimore who now believe Smith has a legitimate chance to beat out Kyle Boller and Flacco to win the starting job.

Entire article: Smith could be this year's version of Browns' Anderson
 
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Another team with an unsettled quarterback situation is Baltimore. Troy Smith's surprising development over the offseason has changed the complexion of what was supposed to be a two-man race between veteran Kyle Boller and rookie Joe Flacco.

Smith, the 2006 Heisman Trophy winner at Ohio State, started the final two games of last season and earned his teammates respect for his leadership skills. That, coupled with an impressive dedication to the team's offseason program, has Smith making a strong case to be the starter in 2008. "He's a natural leader," said a Ravens official. "He plays with a chip on his shoulder. He has been doubted on every level and always had to prove people wrong. ... He has always risen to the challenge and that has given him unbelievable confidence."

While Smith still needs to work on his accuracy (52.9 percent completion rate in four games), his decision-making and exceptional mobility make him a solid complement to the Ravens running attack. Offensive coordinator Cam Cameron is highly regarded for his ability to build an offense around the strengths of his quarterback, so a Ravens' attack with Smith in the lineup would likely feature a power running game with a play-action passing attack that uses an assortment of movement passes.
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QB quandaries in Tampa, Baltimore - Bucky Brooks - SI.com

Throughout the day Troy Smith again showed precise ball skills during exchanges, adeptly handling fakes while showing some flash with the Statue of Liberty play in the style of the infamous Boise State 2 point conversion (see play). Boller would later utilize the Statue of Liberty down in the red zone teaming with P.J. Daniels.

At the end of practice John Harbaugh was asked about some of the gadget plays that the Ravens ran today. He credited Cam Cameron for creativity but admitted that some of the gadgetry was simply scout team simulation.

Nevertheless, it does appear that Troy Smith will get an opportunity to showcase his talents even if he isn’t the starter. He could be the Ravens' answer to the Steelers’ Kordell Stewart of the 90’s. I would not be shocked to see Joe Flacco as the starter with spot play from Smith to keep defenses off balance and take some of the pressure off Flacco. Clearly there’s a long way to go before then, but don't be shocked if it shakes out that way.
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Baltimore Ravens News - Passing Camp Notes from today's OTAs
 
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Posted: Wednesday June 18, 2008
Ch-ch-changes: Harbaugh's new way of doing things is catching on


Last year's fifth-round pick, Troy Smith, has made huge strides this spring and has passed up veteran Kyle Boller as the odds-on favorite to be the Ravens opening-day starter. Smith can still struggle with his accuracy on some throws, but he has excited Ravens decision-makers with his rapid development after starting the final two games of 2007, and it's understood that there will be no real competition between him and Boller in camp.

Cameron has infused Smith's game with plenty of plays that get him moving around and throwing on the run, in part to better utilize his athleticism and minimize the problems the 6-foot Smith has in finding clear throwing lanes at the line of scrimmage.

"When Cam was head coach at Indiana, he coached Antwaan Randle-El (at quarterback) and made him maybe the most dangerous player in college football,'' a Ravens source said. "We're doing some very exciting things with Troy Smith, and he's much better than people are expecting.''
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Ch-ch-changes (cont.) - Don Banks - SI.com
 
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I have read that Smith has gained the confidence of many veterans on the team, that is huge. Whether he starts the first game or not, I think he plays most of the season. In 2004, a lot of Buckeye players were calling for Smith over Zwick. If Boller starts and blows like always, it would be a very silimar situation, except Tressel has more patience than any NFL coach or owner. Troy thrives in situations where he needs to prove himself.
 
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generaladm;1187792; said:
I have read that Smith has gained the confidence of many veterans on the team, that is huge. Whether he starts the first game or not, I think he plays most of the season. In 2004, a lot of Buckeye players were calling for Smith over Zwick. If Boller starts and blows like always, it would be a very silimar situation, except Tressel has more patience than any NFL coach or owner. Troy thrives in situations where he needs to prove himself.
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Did you not read the article? It sounds like he's the starter already to me.
 
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