Troy Smith Shows whats up

by Ravensfan52 on Aug 8, 2008 3:33 AM EDT

When i watched our team perform in this first of four preseason games i saw many positive things from our quarterbacks. Kyle Boller remains consistent in showing that he can still take the big hit when throwing an interception or dropping the ball. Also, Rookie Joe Flacco rebounded well after his debacle of a start and showed us he knew the victory formation. But in all seriousness Troy Smith is impressive. I think he emerges as the leader in this group. Smith showed that he was comfortable and very agile in the pocket. His speed proves well to counteract an offensive line that is struggling as of recent years. And in all seriousness he is just coming off a win against the Steelers. Sounds like he's the starter to me. Beating Pittsburgh makes you a champion in my book.

Defensively we look good. Dont need to relish on that fact that we have been and always will be the best defense in history. But the new edition that stuck out the most was Fabian Washington. Who would of thought you take a player of the raiders and he becomes a star again? Although Washington may not have the starpower of Moss hes out to prove he is worthy of a starting spot even though putting the team at a disadvantage by missing the home opener.

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did u see the same game i saw?

Troy smith took a step backwards…he should have gotten picked off twice…he threw into like triple coverage half the time….he made a few nice plays, but no doubt he wasn’t “impressive”
i hate to say this, but, kyle did the best, and he wasn’t “impressive” he was a litte less than average at best. no one likes kyle but you have to admit it. He did better than troy. that pick was his only mistake. You cant really blam the fumble on Boller, or maybe you can a little bit, he maybe should have covered up the ball a little better, but the 0-line was BAD both were half way at fault. Smith had 2 mistakes, he just got lucky.
Joe gets a pass cause the O-line gave him no time to throw, and you could see he was nervous.. if he does this week 4 of the preseason then we have a HUGE!!!!!!! problem

by RAVEN'SD#1 on Aug 8, 2008 12:34 PM EDT reply actions

you have one good point

i do think troy is better though..he just wasn’t as good as you say he was no…I agree with you that his speed and pocket presence gives him the edge, cause of the bad O-line. i hope he starts i’m a huge fan, but if you were to judge of thursday’s performance, it would be kyle, but a little bit, all 3 QBs sucked..

by RAVEN'SD#1 on Aug 8, 2008 12:37 PM EDT reply actions

Fab is going to be a steal. He will take the 2nd starting role after his subspention and will help provid coverage. he is just a year removed from a 4 int. season so he will be good for us.

FEAR THE NEVERMORE DEFENSE!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Benji5203 on Aug 8, 2008 2:01 PM EDT reply actions

Give Smith a pass,...for now

Remember, he was running with the second team. Let’s see how he does as a starter next week at home vs. the Vikings before we annoint Boller the starter for the regular season (yuuccckkk!!!).

Rexx

by Rexx on Aug 10, 2008 1:04 PM EDT reply actions