Let the kid play. Give him more than mopping up the dwindling minutes of a blowout.
Seeing how the Baltimore Ravens' season is over, I think its time to see what Troy Smith can do.
He looked very aware of what was needed of him: showing Kyle Boller the meaning of "no mistakes."
With nothing left to lose, but much to gain, Brian Billick should let the youngster loose.
With everyone knowing how big of a no-show Boller is, and how injury-prone McNair is, wouldn't it be nice to have a reliable number-two guy?
Some players just play better in live-game situations. Let us see what he can do.
When the Raiders unleash Russell—even if it's just for one game—it will better his chances of growing as an NFL player.
So the Ravens should play Smith next week and show the league what he is made of—because if they don't play him, they must eventually trade or release him.
Wouldn't it be better to know if he holds any value first?
Not only to other teams, but to the Baltimore Ravens.
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Bryan Goldberg about 1 year ago
Agreed -- losing seasons are prime time for developing and unleashing talent. But after seeing what's happened to Alex Smith, Matt Leinert, etc. one has to wonder if "holding back" is the way to go.
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Amina Abdul-Malik about 1 year ago
definte agreement on this one.
he looked good even though he only played a few plays.
he led a very short touchdown drive and showed poise in the jumbled pocket of the ravens.
give him the start Billick!
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Smith J. Howard about 1 year ago
I agree that he should get the start. But listening to Smith before Sunday's game, he still didn't seem quite comfortable with the entire playbook. Billick even mentioned that they shortened the playbook for when Smith is called into duty.
That's really all water under the bridge, though. With Smith being a youngster and Boller now sitting at 20-21 as a starter, you *have* to give the kid a look, especially when McNair is pushing 178 years of age.
The only argument I can possibly see against starting Smith is trying to be careful with Boller's confidence. And that's a shaky argument if you ask me. For all we know, it could light a fire under him and actually improve his play...but holding on to the confidence of a .500 quarterback is a little ridiculous in my opinon.
-R.H.
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Joseph Michaels about 1 year ago
First off, I hate the Ravens, so I don't care what they do. But, if I were a fan you're absolutely right, look what happened with Derek Anderson.
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Patrick Houston about 1 year ago
Yeah I think he should start the last two games. "Kyle I should've been a" Bowler" hasn't been that bad the last couple of weeks though.
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Anonymous about 1 year ago
TROY SMITH TROY SMITH TROY SMITH TROY SMITH TROY SMITH TROY SMITH TROY SMITH !! OHIO STATE NATIONAL CHAMPS 2007 BEATS WINS against LSU!! OHIO STATE BAY!!! OSU!!!!
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Anonymous about 1 year ago
learn how to cheer for your team buddy! OOOOOOO HHHHHHHHHH IIIIIIIII OOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!OSU 2007 NATIONAL CHAMPS. oh and Troy Smith will become one of the top 10 Quarterbacks in the NFL if given the chance in the next couple of games
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