Tortured Soul Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/...-trade-request/ I know some on the board expressed interest in him in other threads. Some thoughts: He probably wouldn't cost more than a 3rd, as opposed to other promising young back-ups, such as Dennis Dixon or Kevin Kolb, since Baltimore already has a viable #2 QB on their roster and has publicly made himself available. I haven't seen any of his games myself, but people have been impressed with his play. Drew Brees has quieted a lot of concern about QBs that are only 6'. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Jersey Bills Fan Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/...-trade-request/ I know some on the board expressed interest in him in other threads. Some thoughts: He probably wouldn't cost more than a 3rd, as opposed to other promising young back-ups, such as Dennis Dixon or Kevin Kolb, since Baltimore already has a viable #2 QB on their roster and has publicly made himself available. I haven't seen any of his games myself, but people have been impressed with his play. Drew Brees has quieted a lot of concern about QBs that are only 6'. Thoughts? I'd pass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
300yrds Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 i have been thinking about him for a few years now. i cant remember his play now, but if he could be had for cheap, why not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthICE Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 No. Time to find a real bonified starter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Who? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaninATL Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 BONA FIDE No. Time to find a real bonified starter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 No. Time to find a real bonified starter. who is this bona fide starter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthICE Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Sigh, shoulda spellchecked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Trooth Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Dude... Troy frickin Smith???? Do I have that right???? A 3rd string QB for a 3rd rounder??? Are you insane or Tom Modrak???? Lay the hell off the crack pipe!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K Gun Special Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 a 3rd for troy smith? HA! what have you been smoking. a 3rd round pick is pretty valuable, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsGuyInMalta Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 A 3rd for Michael Vick. A 7th for Troy Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PushthePile Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Yup I'd bring him in. He has upside and youth on his side at least. We need to get lucky on a QB and not risk a first rounder trying too. Some fans need to face reality. This "Bona Fide starter" and "franchise Qb" garbage is unfortunately not a possibility. The franchise Qbs are gearing up for a playoff run right now, not requesting trades and hitting FA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkie Gerzowski Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 I believe he couldn't beat out Kyle Boller.... IS THAT THE ROFLCOPTER I HEAR? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endless Ike Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 I was never impressed by him in college, where does he get off demanding a trade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Something about the whole 'SB run' thing seems to indicate that the Bills would NOT be one of those teams that he would be interested in. Besides, I don't remember Troy Smith ever mentioned as a name of 'Hopeful Franchise QB's'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PushthePile Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 I believe he couldn't beat out Kyle Boller.... IS THAT THE ROFLCOPTER I HEAR? Yes, in his rookie season he could not beat out Kyle Boller. Oh the horror! In his second season he was seriously sick with some kind of rare illness and Flacco took over during his absence. Flacco has started ever since and Smith has been 2nd string. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortured Soul Posted December 28, 2009 Author Share Posted December 28, 2009 a 3rd for troy smith? HA! what have you been smoking. a 3rd round pick is pretty valuable, Right. It could be our next Chris Ellis. Or Trent Edwards. Or Ashton Youboty. Or (Dare I? Dare I?) Tim Anderson. Yup I'd bring him in. He has upside and youth on his side at least. We need to get lucky on a QB and not risk a first rounder trying too. Some fans need to face reality. This "Bona Fide starter" and "franchise Qb" garbage is unfortunately not a possibility. The franchise Qbs are gearing up for a playoff run right now, not requesting trades and hitting FA. I think half the board believes you can find them in Aisle 12 at Walmart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksilver Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/...-trade-request/ I know some on the board expressed interest in him in other threads. Some thoughts: He probably wouldn't cost more than a 3rd, as opposed to other promising young back-ups, such as Dennis Dixon or Kevin Kolb, since Baltimore already has a viable #2 QB on their roster and has publicly made himself available. I haven't seen any of his games myself, but people have been impressed with his play. Drew Brees has quieted a lot of concern about QBs that are only 6'. Thoughts? Don't we have an extra 6th round pick from Philly, I'd make the trade with that pick. Bring him in and let him, brohm and any drafted QB fight it out ... you know a real competition. Also, anyone know what his contract status is? I asked Billick what he thought about him in a chat. He never responded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VADC Bills Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 My son is a huge Ravens fan so I keep close watch. At the beginning of last season he was actually beating out Joe Flacco for the starting job. He looked like the better qb. Speculation was beginning what to do with him since Flacco was drafted in the first round. He suffered an injury and Flacco won the job by default and hasn't looked back. I would have no problem bringing him in bacause he is better than anyone we have. With a pre season under his belt he would actually be pretty good. However he wouldn't be annointed a starter unless he proved it. I wouldn't mind seeing Kevin Kolb as well. These are the two qb's I would target in the off season as well as drafting one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkie Gerzowski Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Yes, in his rookie season he could not beat out Kyle Boller. Oh the horror! In his second season he was seriously sick with some kind of rare illness and Flacco took over during his absence. Flacco has started ever since and Smith has been 2nd string. by all means, bring in Troy Smith if you'd like to kick off another "Decade of Fail". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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