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QB Troy Smith (2006 Heisman Trophy Winner)

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So what does the Beck signing mean for Troy Smith? Smith isn?t generally viewed as a John Harbaugh kind of guy. His ego belies his productivity and Smith envisions himself as an NFL starter. After the 2009 season Smith will become a restricted free agent and he might want to move on to a team where he?ll have a chance to start. Beck on the surface seems more willing to accept a No. 2 role and given his reputation for preparedness and film study he could be better suited for a long-term backup role than Smith.
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The Baltimore Ravens could have a tough decision to make in the battle for backup quarterback. Newly signed John Beck should provide stiff competition for last year's No. 2 quarterback Troy Smith. But here is an important wrinkle the Ravens have to consider: If Beck wins the backup job does that eliminate Baltimore's "Wildcat" offense? Baltimore used it with a lot of success last season. But if Smith is the No. 3/emergency quarterback, by rule he can dress but cannot play unless starting quarterback Joe Flacco remains on the sidelines for the remainder of the game. This small rule could be a major reason Smith remains the No. 2 quarterback. Chances are Beck cannot run the gimmick formation as well as Smith.
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I saw some of the Big Ten Quad show with Troy. The other tOSU Heisman winner asked Troy if he had it easier in classes because he was an athlete, and whether he coasted once he was getting close to the NFL Draft.

Paraphrasing, Troy said that at one time things were a little easier, but after the time when a certain unnamed player drew a lot of attention, that was no longer true. For anybody in a cave from 2003-2005, he was stating that any academic favoritism that athletes enjoyed at tOSU ended after the shit hit the fan because of MoC.

On the other topic, Troy said that he had already graduated before his 2006 fall quarter, so he only had a couple of classes during his final season. He asked Eddie if he'd gotten his degree, to which Eddie said that he has (but it wasn't until a while after his Heisman season), that it was in Landscape Architecture, and that he was currently taking classes for a graduate degree in business at Keller.
 
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Smith and Beck's Paths Intertwine
The quarterback dynamic shifted with the signing of free agent QB John Beck. by Geoff Peckham
May 8, 2009

A heralded young quarterback is selected in the 2007 NFL Draft by a team with questions at the position. He begins his NFL career as a third-stringer, but due to injury and circumstance, is propelled to the starting lineup by the end of his rookie season. He gets a new head coach, who drafts another young signal-caller to be the future, but things still look promising entering 2008.

This is the story of Troy Smith. But ironically enough, it is also the story of new Ravens quarterback John Beck. Beck and Smith will join incumbent Ravens starter Joe Flacco this weekend at minicamps. The recent addition of Beck created an interesting subplot to the offseason. Or so it seemed.

When Beck was signed, it was reported that he would compete with Smith for the backup role.

Not so, says Ravens Offensive Coordinator Cam Cameron.

?I don?t know where all that came from,? Cameron said. ?The thing is, everybody?s competing here.?

Cameron stressed that Smith?s role was not in jeopardy.

?Troy is a good football player who?s going to have a tremendous role for this offense,? Cameron confirmed. ?The reality is, you can?t have too many good quarterbacks, in case you have an injury or two.?

Cameron stressed the real reason why Beck was added.

?The mindset was, ?Here?s a talented guy who is a good quarterback, and adds to our depth,'" explained Cameron. "I wouldn?t say we?re bringing [Beck] here to compete with Troy.?
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Baltimore Ravens | News | Smith and Beck's Paths Intertwine
 
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Harbaugh on the backup QBs

Ravens coach John Harbaugh revealed an interesting statistic about the team's first minicamp, saying backup quarterbacks Troy Smith and John Beck both had higher completion percentages than Joe Flacco.

"So, that?s competition right there," Harbaugh said. "It?s a little challenge to Joe. Now, they threw more interceptions, too, so that?s a plus on Joe?s side. But they?re all pushing one another and they?re playing well."

Harbaugh seemed pleased by the progress of Smith, who is entering his third season in the NFL.

"Troy?s throwing the ball very well," he said. "He?s come a long way the last year as a passer. He?s an NFL-caliber passer."
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Ravens Insider: Harbaugh on the backup QBs - The inside scoop and analysis on the team from The Baltimore Sun's Ravens columnist and Ravens beat writer. - baltimoresun.com
 
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Troy Smith gets work as receiver
Harbaugh says Ravens will look to expand backup QB's role this season
By Jamison Hensley | [email protected]
June 2, 2009

With several wide receivers excused from voluntary minicamp, backup quarterback Troy Smith made a temporary position change to wide-out, running routes and making some impressive catches Tuesday.

The Ravens have tinkered with the idea of expanding the role of Smith, who remains the No. 2 quarterback on the team's depth chart.

"Without making it a huge story, I'm quite sure that Troy will be lined up in different places this year," coach John Harbaugh said Tuesday. "He can split out and play receiver. He can play running back. We definitely want to expand guys."

Wide receivers Derrick Mason, Mark Clayton, Demetrius Williams were not at Tuesday's minicamp. Another receiver, Yamon Figurs, is sidelined with a foot injury
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Troy Smith gets work as receiver -- baltimoresun.com

Perhaps the most intriguing development at today’s practice was the involvement of Troy Smith in the passing game on the receiving end. Smith was often positioned in the slot and showed poise, awareness and nice hands while catching passes. He caught one pass from Joe Flacco running a go route from the right slot just over the outstretched arms of Haruki Nakamura. After practice Harbaugh confirmed that we could see more of Smith at receiver
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http://www.ravens24x7.com/column_view.php?cid=29&id=3487&view=archive
 
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Ravens: QB Smith flashes ability at WR
By Aaron Wilson, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, June 03, 2009

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Baltimore Ravens’ quarterback Troy Smith pulls down a pass in front of safety Haruki Nakamura during Tuesday’s training camp session in Owings Mills.

OWINGS MILLS — Troy Smith accelerated downfield, adeptly eluding defensive backs to position himself over the middle to haul in a deep spiral.

Snatching the football out of the sky, the Baltimore Ravens’ backup quarterback made a convincing turn during a cameo appearance at wide receiver at a passing camp Tuesday. And the athletic former Heisman Trophy winner celebrated by popping his jersey with both hands as he playfully taunted safety Haruki Nakamura, his former high school teammate.

For a coaching staff that utilized Smith last year in a multi-dimensional Wildcat role, the Ravens are contemplating how to use Smith’s versatility to full advantage.

“Without making it a huge story, I’m quite sure that Troy will be lined up in different places this year,” Ravens coach John Harbaugh said. “He can split out and play receiver. He can play running back. We definitely want to expand guys and do as much as we can.”

As natural as Smith looked lining up outside with a series of acrobatic catches even though he lacks blazing speed, it’s quite apparent that he’s a reluctant receiver.

While he had fun at practice and said he’s willing to help the team in any way, Smith considers himself to be a pure quarterback. Reprising former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kordell Stewart’s patented “Slash” role isn’t what Smith has in mind.

The undersized passer was quick to remind people why he’s in the NFL.

“I’m not opposed to it,” Smith said of playing wide receiver. “I didn’t get here catching balls, you know what I mean. I play quarterback. That’s what I do.

“I guess sometimes when you’re blessed to a certain extent to do different things, the power of the pen takes over, you know what I mean. So, I didn’t get here catching balls. I’ve expanded my role as a quarterback, I know that first and foremost.”
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http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/articles/2009/06/03/sports/3_ravens_smith_63.txt

Ravens' Smith is put in tough position
Peter Schmuck
June 3, 2009

The Ravens were in the second day of their "Expanded Roles" minicamp, and Troy Smith was doing what he has never wanted to do at the NFL level: expand his role beyond the quarterback position.

Smith lined up at wide receiver and made a couple of nice catches, one in particular at the expense of his former high school teammate, Ravens safety Haruki Naka-mura.

"In high school, he actually played receiver sometimes," Nakamura said. "He can play wide receiver. You can tell he's a natural athlete."

That's no great secret, but Smith would rather keep his original Ravens job description. He came here as a Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback and doesn't seem terribly interested in morphing into Kordell Stewart or any skills player on last season's Miami Dolphins roster.

"Well, it's expanded role camp," Smith said. "Definitely, when they put you in a situation where you get a chance to do something different and expand your role, you just step up and rise to the occasion."

He did just that on several downfield routes Tuesday. He also threw the ball well and ran like a slick tailback. Smith is the guy you automatically think of when somebody trots out the old cliche about versatility being a curse.

There doesn't seem to be any doubt he could help the team in a varied role. That much was pretty obvious as he snatched those balls out of the air in close coverage.

"I don't know if Troy likes to do that," starting quarterback Joe Flacco said, "but he's a pretty good athlete, and he's capable of doing that."

It might not matter what Smith likes because this is the NFL, and you pretty much do what the head coach and offensive coordinator tell you to do. And it sounded Tuesday like coach John Harbaugh wasn't just putting him out there for laughs.

"Troy looked good," Harbaugh said. "He made a nice catch over the middle. Without making a big, huge story out of it, I'm quite sure Troy will be lined up in some different places this year."
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Ravens' Smith is put in tough position -- baltimoresun.com

COMPETING QBS: Although Troy Smith and John Beck are slated to compete for the primary backup job behind Flacco, Smith currently ranks ahead on the depth chart.

"Who’s going to be a backup quarterback? Who’s going to be the third guy?" Harbaugh said. "It could be even game to game, based on game plan, or who we’re playing or whatever. But right now if we’re going to say what the order was, it’s Joe, it’s Troy, then it’s John. And that’s how it’s shaken out so far.”
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http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/articles/2009/06/03/sports/4_ravens_mcgahee_63.txt
 
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