It’s funny how we always talk about Cleveland. That’s the first thing that comes to mind with anything I do whether I get a chance to come home and be a part of that organization or not. You know, I would love to get that chance if that opportunity comes up, but the political and right thing to say in this situation is that I would love to be anywhere that would give me a chance. But, without a doubt, there would be no second guessing in my mind if I could come back home and be a part of something that I love.
ESPN says that a team desperate for a QB, like the Bills (or Browns), may be willing to give up a third round pick for him, while others may only do a fourth or fifth round pick. I know we’ve discussed him on here before, but if he can be had for a 4th round pick then I’d love see the Browns take a chance on him.
The only thing that worries me is that if Baltimore lets him go to a divisional rival for little, they may have evaluated that he is not much of a threat to succeed. This would be a case where I don’t know enough to personally evaluate the player, but my inclination would be to believe that Baltimore knows more than I do and that Smith probably isn’t all that good.
I guess in short, my fear is that if Baltimore lets him come to the Browns for anything at all, then it is the Ravens opinion that Troy Smith is not really any sort of threat to them.
This is one of those stories that make me want to ignore possible set backs and just know that he’s going to an awesome quarterback if he plays for the Browns!
Unfortunately, I snap me back into reality and come to the realization that’s it isn’t that easy, and we don’t have that kind of luck.
Pryor’s throwing motion is much worse than Smith’s was. That’s hard to change, especially if he has been working on it for 2+ years already. He could surprise, though. He did look very good against Oregon.
More from Troy Smith:
Buckeye Brad - February 8, 2010
I love it when athletes actually want to be in Cleveland, despite the lack of success (Cavs not included) lately.
emily522 - February 8, 2010
ESPN says that a team desperate for a QB, like the Bills (or Browns), may be willing to give up a third round pick for him, while others may only do a fourth or fifth round pick. I know we’ve discussed him on here before, but if he can be had for a 4th round pick then I’d love see the Browns take a chance on him.
Buckeye Brad - February 8, 2010
The only thing that worries me is that if Baltimore lets him go to a divisional rival for little, they may have evaluated that he is not much of a threat to succeed. This would be a case where I don’t know enough to personally evaluate the player, but my inclination would be to believe that Baltimore knows more than I do and that Smith probably isn’t all that good.
Roger Dorn - February 8, 2010
We haven’t seen him in 3 years, there’s probably no one outside of the organization who could evaluate him in a meaningful way.
Worth a 4th, IMO.
rufio - February 8, 2010
I guess in short, my fear is that if Baltimore lets him come to the Browns for anything at all, then it is the Ravens opinion that Troy Smith is not really any sort of threat to them.
Roger Dorn - February 9, 2010
The Ravens aren’t that competent. They allowed Cleveland to steal DA.
elsandito - February 10, 2010
Careful now…
Simmsinns - February 10, 2010
and now we wish we could give him back!
Brownsfan4ever - February 11, 2010
This is one of those stories that make me want to ignore possible set backs and just know that he’s going to an awesome quarterback if he plays for the Browns!
Unfortunately, I snap me back into reality and come to the realization that’s it isn’t that easy, and we don’t have that kind of luck.
But there’s always hope, and Beliveland.
Simmsinns - February 8, 2010
Keep the hope alive!
Andrew Tolliver - February 8, 2010
That’d be cool if Pryor developed into a Troy Smith-esque QB and we drafted him in 2 years.
emily522 - February 11, 2010
I only say that because I just read this.
emily522 - February 11, 2010
Wow, the link disappeared…
http://www.rivalryesq.com/2010/2/10/1304287/coming-of-age-pryor-the-pocket
emily522 - February 11, 2010
Pryor’s throwing motion is much worse than Smith’s was. That’s hard to change, especially if he has been working on it for 2+ years already. He could surprise, though. He did look very good against Oregon.
rufio - February 12, 2010
I call it Tebow Syndrome.
SpecialBrownie - February 12, 2010
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