Troy Smith QB

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What your take on Troy Smith as a NFL QB

Also what's your take on why Troy over Carr this week ?

 

Seems Like a strange time to go with Troy

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They are handing Denver a win.

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“Troy Smith gives us a good opportunity to win this game,” Singletary said. “I talked to David Carr about it. He understands. We had a couple of conversations about it. That’s a personal thing between he and I, and I’m going to leave it there. Troy Smith is our starting quarterback.”

 

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Edited October 27, 2010 by MustOfBeenDrunk

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Different Smith will start for 49ers against Broncos

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Starter Alex is out, sub Troy is in for Sunday's game in London

October 27, 2010 11:57 AM

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

 

LONDON — With quarterback Alex Smith ruled out because of a separated shoulder, San Francisco 49ers head coach Mike Singletary is gambling on Troy Smith being able to turn his struggling team around.

 

Singletary said Wednesday the former Heisman Trophy winner will get his first NFL start in three years after Alex Smith was ruled out for 2 to 3 weeks with a separated left shoulder. The Niners play the Denver Broncos at London’s Wembley Stadium on Sunday.

 

Singletary picked the former Ohio State standout ahead of David Carr, who came on against Carolina after Alex Smith was injured on Sunday but threw a costly late interception that led to the winning field goal for the Panthers.

 

“Troy Smith gives us a good opportunity to win this game,” Singletary said. “I talked to David Carr about it. He understands. We had a couple of conversations about it. That’s a personal thing between he and I, and I’m going to leave it there. Troy Smith is our starting quarterback.”

 

With the Niners off to a 1-6 start, Singletary has little to lose by taking a gamble.

 

Troy Smith spent the last three years with Baltimore, where his only two starts came in the 2007 season as he struggled to live up to the hype from his college days. But the mobile quarterback, who could give San Francisco’s offense extra options with his scrambling ability, said he wasn’t surprised by Singletary’s decision.

 

“The way that you prepare as a professional athlete, you have to be prepared when your number is called. And that’s exactly where I’m at,” he said.

 

The Niners have a bye following the game at Wembley, giving Alex Smith a chance to heal before San Francisco faces the St. Louis Rams on Nov. 14. He was tackled from the blind side by Carolina’s Charles Johnson, driving his shoulder into the turf. He arrived in London on Monday — along with the rest of the team — and spent the morning at the hospital, still with his non-throwing arm in a sling.

 

Singletary said Troy Smith had never taken first-team snaps in practice with the Niners before this week, but that he’s catching on quickly.

 

“He’s been studying since we got here, and has been getting with the coaches as much as he possibly could,” Singletary said. “He has enough of the offense to play.”

 

Troy Smith said he was told “a couple of days ago” that he would start and would “continue to prepare like a madman” for the rest of the week.

 

“I think the easiest way to get through to your teammates that you’re serious about what’s going on is to know exactly what your job is, know exactly what everyone expects from you and go out and execute,” Troy Smith said. “At the same time you have to respect your boundaries. I believe in not stepping on anybody’s toes, I believe in getting in where you fit in.”

 

While the quarterback will be leading a new team in completely new surroundings — in front of about 85,000 British fans — there is one reason he might feel right at home.

 

Troy Smith will be linking up once again with wide receiver Ted Ginn, one of his best friends from childhood and a favorite target throughout his playing career.

 

The duo played together both in high school in Cleveland and at Ohio State, and Ginn said they can’t wait to get out on the field again together.

 

“It’s great to be able to get back in tune with a guy that you’ve been playing with your whole life,” Ginn said. “For us to go out and continue our journey that we’ve been (on) so far is great.”

 

Ginn, who joined the Niners from Miami this season, said he first met Troy Smith when they were 7 years old and their families went to the same church. Back then though, their conversations didn’t focus on football, but on who was going to sneak out to get some snacks.

 

“It was at church, and we had a McDonalds to our left, and we had a little candy store to our right,” Ginn said. “And we would sneak out of the church, and either I would hold the door and he would run to McDonalds, or he would hold the door and I would run to the candy store. That’s how we started off, and then we just grew from there.”

 

Troy Smith said he isn’t about to favor his old buddy if other targets are open.

 

“It’s not just about my brother Ted Ginn, it’s about the other receivers that are going to be out there also,” he said. “We have tremendous playmakers everywhere, and it’s my job, my duty, to get everybody the ball.”

 

In addition, the Denver Post reported safety Darcel McBath, linebacker Robert Ayers and linebacker Wesley Woodyard have been ruled out and are not expected to make the trip. The jury is still out on cornerback Perrish Cox (concussion), defensive lineman Kevin Vickerson (groin) and wide receiver Eddie Royal (groin).

 

Cox, Vickerson and Royal will not practice Wednesday and none of the three participated in Tuesday's practice.

 

 

Read more: http://www.gazette.com/sports/london-10702...l#ixzz13aTfUTih

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I think they know, with 100% certainty, that Carr is not a long-term answer at QB for any NFL team. They're probably fairly certain that Troy Smith isn't either, but he's never really been given a shot. So, I think Singletary feels like "What the heck..." At this point, might as well give the guy a shot. Other things that factored into it, I'm sure, were that Carr was less than impressive last week (after replacing Smith), and the fact that Singletary and Smith's (Troy) relationship goes back to their days together in Baltimore.

 

Yeah, it could get ugly, but can it really get any uglier than it already is? They're 1-6. If nothing else, it should be interesting to see what Troy can do. His pocket presence/awareness can't be any worse than the other Smith, can it?

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I think they know, with 100% certainty, that Carr is not a long-term answer at QB for any NFL team. They're probably fairly certain that Troy Smith isn't either, but he's never really been given a shot. So, I think Singletary feels like "What the heck..." At this point, might as well give the guy a shot. Other things that factored into it, I'm sure, were that Carr was less than impressive last week (after replacing Smith), and the fact that Singletary and Smith's (Troy) relationship goes back to their days together in Baltimore.

 

Yeah, it could get ugly, but can it really get any uglier than it already is? They're 1-6. If nothing else, it should be interesting to see what Troy can do. His pocket presence/awareness can't be any worse than the other Smith, can it?

 

 

Wait a minute , I don't think long term comes into play at all ,,, Singletary can't believe for a second that he is going to be in san fran next year

So I can't believe he was thinking long term when naming Troy the starter

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Wait a minute , I don't think long term comes into play at all ,,, Singletary can't believe for a second that he is going to be in san fran next year

So I can't believe he was thinking long term when naming Troy the starter

Maybe "long-term" is a poor choice of words... Unless Singletary was told (by someone above him) to name Troy the starter. I think what it boils down to is two things:

 

- They know what they would be getting with Carr, whereas they don't know as much about Troy Smith, but like what they've seen of him in practice. At 1-6, this is no time to play their cards conservatively. In other words, if they were 4-3, it might be different (they might be content to go with the guy who has little upside, but at least is predictable).

 

- Singletary is comfortable with Smith, from the Baltimore days (I don't know how much this actually has to do with it, but it was referenced on Singletary's radio show this morning, so it might have something to do with the decision). Not by Singletary, but by the radio guys. Singletary basically just said that he is comfortable with Smith, and that's the direction he has chosen to go. He also said that he likes what Troy Smith brings to the table, in terms of pocket presence and ability, as well as his mobility (not so much him being a mobile QB, but rather one who has the ability to move within the pocket... roll outs, etc.).

 

You're absolutely right... Singletary has to know that he's on his way out. It may be too late, but if he has any chance at keeping his job, he's got to take some chances himself, to turn things around. Starting Troy Smith is at least taking a chance... It's a hail mary of coaching decisions. Starting Carr would be like taking a knee... It's not going to turn the ball over, but it's not going to win anything for you, either.

Edited October 27, 2010 by Gopher

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Starting Troy Smith is at least taking a chance... It's a hail mary of coaching decisions. Starting Carr would be like taking a knee.

 

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Does this make Davis and Crabtree unstartable in FF? I sure hope Smith has gotten better since 2007. 19 attempts for 113 yards per game. 3 fumbles in 4 starts. 2 TD passes. Maybe Singletary is installing a power sweep this week. Denver won't load up the box much against Gore too, I'm sure. Good thing he made the annoucement early enough for Denver to game plan for it. The man is a genius.

 

Edit: What are the chances Smith gets pulled before the end of the first half after he throws a pik or two? Champ Bailey must be licking his chops. Is this more of an indictment on SF's O line? They need a QB that can run for his life? Can you tell that I own Gore, Davis and Crabtree in my most important leagues? I just don't see how Smith is SF's best chance to win, so it isn't just FF whining.

 

Are the London practices open to the public? I'd be curious to know if Carr is getting any snaps with the ones at all. He comes off the bench cold last week, likely with little snaps shared with the ones, gets picked and benched for Smith? I always liked Singeltasry, but now there is no doubt in my mind... he's off his rocker. :shakesheadwalksaway:

Edited October 27, 2010 by Rovers