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QB Troy Smith (2006 Heisman Trophy Winner)

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San Francisco, Denver, Minnesota

Three places that might be looking for some QB competition next year (Minny might have Favre back next year/might be happy with Tarvaris Jackson).

I think he'd be perfect for all of them.
 
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mross34;1645275; said:
Alex Smith played pretty well for them down the stretch.
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Not well enough for this Niners fan. :tongue2:

He played well. He's definitely improving. But he still had some pretty critical mistakes this year in some pretty big games. I think Troy would be a cheaper option for them, and he brings a little more to the table. If Troy came in there'd be an open competition and he'd have a real shot to win the job. Singletary is a loyal guy, but Smith wasn't his original starter. Shaun Hill was until he proved to be pretty mediocre, at best.
 
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Quite a few NFC teams might be looking for a QB Carolina, Washington, Seattle, St. Louis, San Fransisco, Minnesota...and AFC teams Denver, Oakland, Cleveland, Buffalo. But does Troy get a serious look from any of those teams? With the lack of NFL PT the ravens won't get what they feel Troy is worth. Which tells me they know he can play and at any moment Flacco could go down and then they'd be like, wish we still had Troy...he actually was pretty good.

Instead they'll let him ride the pine behind Fucko...err Flacco until they don't have a choice but to let Troy go. It's not like Flacco is setting the world on fire...or even doing more than an average job at being a game manager. With Baltimore's ability to run the ball and their defense, sheesh!! It's hard not to see anybody short of Kyle Boller not screw it up for them. He needs a serious shot at it again. Screw Harbaugh and the whole coaching staff for being so enamored with Joe Blow. They'll draft a WR in the 1st round I'm sure to give them a new weapon but he's only rookie wideout so...built in excuse when Joe is nothing more than average again next year.

/Rant
 
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Big Ten players of the decade
January, 19, 2010
By Adam Rittenberg

Our decade recap continues with a look at the top players in the Big Ten from 2000-09. The league produced just one Heisman Trophy winner, Ohio State quarterback Troy Smith in 2006, but many other national award recipients on both sides of the ball.

We saw outstanding one-year performances from players like Brad Banks (2002), Larry Johnson (2002), James Hardy (2007) and Shonn Greene (2008), and impressive four-year career efforts from Paul Posluszny, James Laurinaitis, Mike Hart, Javon Ringer, Taylor Stubblefield and others.

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Ohio State's Troy Smith was the runaway winner of the Heisman Trophy in 2006.

The league produced solid linemen and linebackers the entire decade, while star quarterbacks and running backs were sprinkled throughout.

Believe me, it wasn't easy to get this list down to 10 players, but here goes.

I put more weight on players who had multiple outstanding seasons. Also, players who had most of their production in the 1990s didn't make the cut.

1. Troy Smith, QB, Ohio State: The league's lone Heisman Trophy winner tops the list. Smith took home the Heisman, the Walter Camp and the Big Ten MVP awards in 2006. He also led Ohio State to a Fiesta Bowl championship following the 2005 season.
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Big Ten players of the decade - Big Ten Blog - ESPN
 
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January 19, 2010

Troy Smith says he's eager for opportunity to start, will explore options

Ravens backup quarterback Troy Smith, the Heisman trophy winner at Ohio State, said he appreciates the opportunity the team gave him the past three seasons, but that he and his agent are eager to explore his options and see if there is an opportunity for him to compete for a starting position somewhere.

"For the most part, my time here has been a tremendous time," Smith said. "I'm not saying it's over. I love the situation here. I love the people here."

Somewhat strangely, Smith said his agent, Ralph Cindrich, was behind a late-season request for the Ravens explore a trade for the quarterback, and that he had nothing to do with the request.

"That was my agent. That wasn't me. But if he's going to put our situation in a predicament like that, I've got to ride with him," Smith said. "I hired him as an agent, and I've got to trust his judgment. You want to play and be on the field, but my learning experience with the guys here is tremendous. I cherish. I want to keep it going."

It seems clear Smith was trying to be diplomatic about his desire to play more, to remain a team player, but at the same time making it clear he wanted an opportunity.

"That goes without being said," Smith said, when asked if felt he could start. "I think every guy in the locker room wants his chance to do what he is born to do, destined to do. But things take their course, and you have to be able to take it in stride. It will happen when it's supposed to."

Did he see it happening in Baltimore?

"Possibly," Smith said. "Guys like John Beck and Joe Flacco have helped mold me into the guy that I am now. Without those guys I wouldn't be able to speak to you about this. Our quarterback core is tremendous. I value that too."
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Ravens Insider: Troy Smith says he's eager for opportunity to start, will explore options - 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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Bill: What do you think happens with Troy Smith this offseason? Is he good enough to get a shot to compete for a starting job somewhere?

Mike Preston: Hopefully, they trade Smith. He deserves a shot as a starter. He struggled when Flacco became the starter, but since then he pitched in and worked hard. I really didn't like his agent asking for a trade late in the season, and it made Smith look like a malcontent who was only worried about himself. Smith does walk around with a chip on his shoulder, but he has enough talent to make some team think he can be a starter in the NFL. We'll see.
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Ravens Q&A with Mike Preston - baltimoresun.com
 
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