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captainmorgan07 · 12-09-2006, 10:01 PM

on draft day robert goddell would walk to the podium and say with whatever pick in the nfl draft the cleveland browns select troy smith quaterback THE ohio state universt for many reasons

A.) heck of a quaterback and athlete
B.)From the cleveland area would bring alot of fans in and if you know his story this man is a role model for inner city kids
C.)Charlie Fry just aint gettin it done

traderumor · 12-09-2006, 10:03 PM

I wouldn't wish that on Troy.

Caveat Emperor · 12-09-2006, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by captainmorgan07

on draft day robert goddell would walk to the podium and say with whatever pick in the nfl draft the cleveland browns select troy smith quaterback THE ohio state universt for many reasons

A.) heck of a quaterback and athlete
B.)From the cleveland area would bring alot of fans in and if you know his story this man is a role model for inner city kids
C.)Charlie Fry just aint gettin it done

For as much as Troy Smith gets trumpted, very little is said about how amazing his supporting cast is at the college of columbus.

When you've got Ted Ginn and Anthony Gonzlez split on either side and Antonio Pittman in the backfield, it'd be hard not to find some success as a quarterback.

Troy Smith has looked great, but there are any number of QBs playing in college right now that would look great with those guys around him.

He's a hell of a player, but I wonder how effective he'll be at the next level. I'm not nearly certain enough to put a top-10 pick on him, or even a first round pick at all.

captainmorgan07 · 12-09-2006, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by traderumor

I wouldn't wish that on Troy.

me either trust me im not a browns fan in anyway cowboys fan but in my mind it just all sounded like it would be a good fit for both

Virginia Beach Reds · 12-09-2006, 10:32 PM

Troy Smith doesn't project anything better than a clipboard holder until year 4. He had a great collegiate season this year.

I don't think anyone has him higher than round 2 on the draft board. If I were a Troy Smith fan (am not), I'd hope for him to be drafted by a middle to upper team so he wouldn't have to start immediately.

Since Vince Young is doing so well the last half of the year, I see him a 2nd rounder being drafted by the Vikings.

traderumor · 12-09-2006, 10:42 PM

I think Smith is coming into the NFL at a perfect time, where a guy who can do more than drop back, sit in the pocket and read defenses can excel. I'll be more surprised if he is not a success than if he is, and before year 4.

GAC · 12-09-2006, 10:54 PM

I think Quinn will have a far more successful pro career then Smith.

GAC · 12-09-2006, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by traderumor

I wouldn't wish that on Troy.

Some said the very same thing about the Bengals drafting Palmer.

Yachtzee · 12-09-2006, 11:06 PM

If they were smart, Cleveland would draft the best Offensive Lineman they can get their hands on.

BuckWoody · 12-09-2006, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by GAC

Some said the very same thing about the Bengals drafting Palmer.

...and they've all been proven wrong.

Kirk Herbstreit was mentioning this very thing on Sportscenter. He's says that Cleveland should have learned by watching what happened to Texas this year by not drafting Vince Young. He says that they should make sure they get him.

It would definitely be a great PR move, Cleveland fans would love it. I, on the other hand, would not love that so much...

BuckWoody · 12-09-2006, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Yachtzee

If they were smart, Cleveland would draft the best Offensive Lineman they can get their hands on.

Yeah, maybe that kid out of Wisconsin, Joe Thomas. He is a mountain.

LoganBuck · 12-09-2006, 11:29 PM

Mel Kiper said today that Smith is looked at as anywhere from a 10th overall through 3rd round type of guy. So much will depend on his workouts because of his "lack of stature". Kiper said that the majority of GMs look at him as a mid to late first round draft choice.

Joseph · 12-10-2006, 12:09 AM

Ryan Leaf had a better career than Smith will in the pros.

BoydsOfSummer · 12-10-2006, 01:09 AM

It's been fun watching him as a Buckeye but no thanks.

GAC · 12-10-2006, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Yachtzee

If they were smart, Cleveland would draft the best Offensive Lineman they can get their hands on.

Thoroughly agree Yachtzee. It will be nice to get Bentley back next year. That is almost like drafting an offensive lineman.

But they need both offensive linemen AND defensive linebackers.

12-09-2006, 10:01 PM	#1
captainmorgan07 got alil captain in u? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bridgeport Ohio Posts: 4,839	If the Cleveland Browns were smart on draft day robert goddell would walk to the podium and say with whatever pick in the nfl draft the cleveland browns select troy smith quaterback THE ohio state universt for many reasons A.) heck of a quaterback and athlete B.)From the cleveland area would bring alot of fans in and if you know his story this man is a role model for inner city kids C.)Charlie Fry just aint gettin it done

12-09-2006, 10:03 PM	#2
traderumor Unsolicited Opinions Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Right Down Broadway Posts: 17,744	Re: If the Cleveland Browns were smart I wouldn't wish that on Troy.

12-09-2006, 10:32 PM	#5
Virginia Beach Reds Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Milford, OH Posts: 1,655	Re: If the Cleveland Browns were smart Troy Smith doesn't project anything better than a clipboard holder until year 4. He had a great collegiate season this year. I don't think anyone has him higher than round 2 on the draft board. If I were a Troy Smith fan (am not), I'd hope for him to be drafted by a middle to upper team so he wouldn't have to start immediately. Since Vince Young is doing so well the last half of the year, I see him a 2nd rounder being drafted by the Vikings. __________________ VBR IS LIVING IN CINCINNATI...I FEEL GOOD!

12-09-2006, 10:42 PM	#6
traderumor Unsolicited Opinions Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Right Down Broadway Posts: 17,744	Re: If the Cleveland Browns were smart I think Smith is coming into the NFL at a perfect time, where a guy who can do more than drop back, sit in the pocket and read defenses can excel. I'll be more surprised if he is not a success than if he is, and before year 4.

12-09-2006, 10:54 PM	#7
GAC What Me Worry? Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Bellefontaine, Ohio Posts: 26,430	Re: If the Cleveland Browns were smart I think Quinn will have a far more successful pro career then Smith. __________________ "panic" only comes from having real expectations

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12-09-2006, 11:29 PM	#12
LoganBuck I hate the Cubs Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 5,627	Re: If the Cleveland Browns were smart Mel Kiper said today that Smith is looked at as anywhere from a 10th overall through 3rd round type of guy. So much will depend on his workouts because of his "lack of stature". Kiper said that the majority of GMs look at him as a mid to late first round draft choice. __________________ Whenever you get mad over a called strike or ball on a close pitch, it's the equivalent of being mad at the QB pump-faking one time before throwing a pass in your average NFL game. ---Caveat Emperor

12-10-2006, 12:09 AM	#13
Joseph Tired of talk. Win! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 8,145	Re: If the Cleveland Browns were smart Ryan Leaf had a better career than Smith will in the pros. __________________ Championships for MY teams in my lifetime: Cincinnati Reds - 75, 76, 90 Chicago Blackhawks - 10 University of Kentucky - 78, 96, 98, 12 Cincinnati Bengals - None Chicago Bulls - 91, 92, 93, 96, 97, 98

12-10-2006, 01:09 AM	#14
BoydsOfSummer So Long Uncle Joe Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hamilton,Ohio Posts: 3,849	Re: If the Cleveland Browns were smart It's been fun watching him as a Buckeye but no thanks. __________________ 0 Value Over Replacement Poster "Sit over here next to Johnathan (Bench)...sit right here, he's smart."--Sparky Anderson

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