QB Troy Smith - 2006 Heisman Winner - (Baltimore Ravens)

[OregonBuckeye]

Originally Posted by daveeb

I don't see why so many franchises seem to think that drafting a QB early is the best way to go. Those QBs are young, soft, and generally immature. Drafting a QB late, who isn't pampered the whole way, is often times the best way to go. Not everyone is a prodigy, like Peyton Manning or Carson Palmer.

If you establish a running game, create an offensive line, and get some targets, any young QB you take will have an infinitely easier time.

For instance, let us look at the Bengals offensive resurgence:

Carson Palmer was drafted in: 2003
Chad Johnson was drafted in: 2001
Houshmandzadeh was drafted in: 2001
Rudi Johnson was drafted in: 2001

The second draft choice by the Bengals was: Eric Steinbach, Offensive Guard.

How about the Browns?

Players drafted before Brady Quinn or in the same year:
Kellen Winslow, Braylon Edwards, Joe Thomas, Lawrence Vickers.

Players acquired before Brady Quinn or in the same year:
Jamal Lewis, Joe Jurevicious, Kevin Shaffer, Seth McKinney, LeCharles Bentley, Hank Fraley, Eric Steinbach.

Of course Brady Quinn is going to have an easier time succeeding with a great supporting cast than David Carr or Tim Couch would with nothing.

Point being, Troy Smith has shown promise this year. What would be a better choice: Drafting a QB in the 1st round, and neglecting other weaknesses (Such as depth at WR and offensive line, as well as a few defensive problems), OR drafting offensive line and WR early, and drafting another underrated QB coming out of college (Matt Flynn is projected to be drafted in the 5th round)?

It should be an easy choice.

Agreed though I think it'd be a terrible idea to draft Flynn.

[Wells4Heisman]

Videos - Ohio State - Big Ten Network

Troy Smith visits the 9th ward in New Orleans.

[daveeb]

Originally Posted by Wells4Heisman

Videos - Ohio State - Big Ten Network

Troy Smith visits the 9th ward in New Orleans.

It would be great if Troy and Donte were to set up a charity for this. On the Bourbon St. camera, you can see that everything looks a little better. But, in this video, you can clearly see that there is still a lot of stuff to be done.

[Bleed S & G]

When they had Troy Smith and JaMarcus Russel on TV last night, with Russel wearing his Ricky Williams coat and Troy in a LaCoste polo shirt..

The reporter asked Troy what he thought of JRs outfit..

Troy: "It's a representation of yourself"

Very proud of the long way Troy has come and he represents both himself and the school very well. Nice knock on JR too, as it didn't look like they were very good friends.

[GoodLifeSean]

I don't think they did either. I also feel as though that response to JR was due to his response saying the SEC is faster. Troy would smoke Jamarcus Russells slow ass. Secondly I loved how much more articulate Troy was. I understood everything he said... JR sounded like [censored]ing Boomhower from King of the Hill... man ol dang SEC speed dem dere. WTF?

[buckeyesin07]

Originally Posted by Bleed S & G

When they had Troy Smith and JaMarcus Russel on TV last night, with Russel wearing his Ricky Williams coat and Troy in a LaCoste polo shirt..

What is a Ricky Williams coat? And what was that thing around JaMarcus's neck that looked like the Alabama logo?

[Bleed S & G]

Originally Posted by buckeyesin07

What is a Ricky Williams coat?

[415Bradley]

Originally Posted by Bleed S & G

must be some kind of smoking jacket

[3074326]

Haha, I found the short interviews very awkward. Troy didn't seem like he was a big fan of Jamarcus. I can't say that I was, either.

[lilnape26]

Troy was asked about his chain. It said Bama Roll with the elephant, that is why it represented where he was from. And you have never seen a Coogi sweater?

[Bleed S & G]

Originally Posted by lilnape26

Troy was asked about his chain. It said Bama Roll with the elephant, that is why it represented where he was from. And you have never seen a Coogi sweater?

Troy was asked about his 'outfit' not the chain. Troys response was (and very tresselesque) it's a representation of who you are.

Troy commented on the chain as well saying thats a great representation of Alabama.

I've seen plenty of Coogi and the like sweaters. Troy understands (right or wrong) perception is reality. Troy represents himself well. Jamarcus couldn't speak english.

[GoodLifeSean]

Originally Posted by Bleed S & G

Troy was asked about his 'outfit' not the chain. Troys response was (and very tresselesque) it's a representation of who you are.

Troy commented on the chain as well saying thats a great representation of Alabama.

I've seen plenty of Coogi and the like sweaters. Troy understands (right or wrong) perception is reality. Troy represents himself well. Jamarcus couldn't speak english.

If that's how Troy carries himself in the huddle and on the field, it's no suprise why troy is getting rave reviews from the vets on the Ravens like Mason.

[buckeyesin07]

Originally Posted by lilnape26

Troy was asked about his chain. It said Bama Roll with the elephant, that is why it represented where he was from. And you have never seen a Coogi sweater?

Why would JaMarcus wear that chain, considering Alabama and LSU are SEC foes?

[Bleed S & G]

He should have worn his Paris Hilton sunglasses in the interview

[GoodLifeSean]

Wear a coogi sweat like JR, and look like a regurgitated gay pride flag for 450 or Look like a sharp dressed Troy Smith for 75. Damn must be nice to have so much disposible income that all you can do is make yourself look stupid