<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>CLEVELAND (AP) -- Usually the one avoiding pressure, Troy Smith is putting the heat on the Cleveland Browns.Ohio State's Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback is lobbying his hometown team to select him in April's NFL draft, and he isn't missing any chance to remind the Browns that he'll be available to them soon. Smith was named the area's outstanding collegiate athlete at Monday night's Greater Cleveland Sports Awards, and during a taped acceptance speech he thanked the city's fans for their support."Hopefully, I'll get a chance to represent you guys at the next level with the Cleveland Browns," he said.Smith hasn't hidden his desire to play for the Browns, who after finishing 4-12 last season will pick either third or fourth in April's draft. During a recent halftime ceremony at an Ohio State basketball game, Smith wore a Browns jacket.Following a tribute for him at Glenville High School in December, Smith said playing for the Browns would fulfill a lifelong goal."I have dreamed about it and talked about it countless times with my mother," he said. "All she talks about is saving the Browns. If that were to happen, that would be a dream come true because I could stay in the community and give back.""He should be a first-round pick," said Buffalo safety Donte Whitner, the No. 8 pick overall last year by the Bills. "I don't think there is a problem with his height. He has shown what he can do on the field, he's a winner. He has won the big games, except for the last one. I believe in him."They said the same thing about Drew Brees, but he changed the New Orleans Saints organization around this year."Smith did not end his college career on a good note as he was roughed up by Florida's defense in a 41-14 loss in the BCS national championship. However, Browns general manager Phil Savage said Smith's performance shouldn't hurt his draft status.</div>http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=Ao4g...p&type=lgnsmeant to have the topic read, Smith wants Browns to draft himI would be one happy dude if we draft him, however, as a browns fan, we need to get some linemen, a corner or two, and possibly a rb
Maybe you could nab him in the mid-later rounds...It's cool to see a guy so determined to play for his local team.
Yeah, he's just saying it now because he knows his draft stock has taken a massive hit. He wants a high pick.
I WANT TROY SMITH!!!!!!As everyone already knows...lol1st Round-Peterson2nd Round-SmithWorks great for me.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Cavsrules @ Jan 30 2007, 04:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I WANT TROY SMITH!!!!!!As everyone already knows...lol1st Round-Peterson2nd Round-SmithWorks great for me.</div>great 2 rounds right there
I don't see the Brown passing up on Brady Quinn. (He won't go number 1) I could see them doing this.Round 1 - Brady QuinnRound 2 - Kenny Irons
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Madness @ Jan 30 2007, 05:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I don't see the Brown passing up on Brady Quinn. (He won't go number 1) I could see them doing this.Round 1 - Brady QuinnRound 2 - Kenny Irons</div>If the Browns draft any QB 1st round, I will kill myself.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (SunnyD @ Jan 30 2007, 09:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>'One Cavs fan down, 16 million more he recruited to go.'W/e, you just not getting JaMarcus Russell.</div>Lmao, One Cavs Fan Down? Who went down? We all still standing! This place started out with Zero Cavs Fan, this placer will end with about 25. :winkglasses: And I don't want Russell.(Even tho he has my name ) Browns would be idiots if they picked a QB 1st Round.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Cavsrules @ Jan 31 2007, 12:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Browns would be idiots if they picked a QB 1st Round.</div>Care to explain the logic behind that one? Personally I think they should go O-line, but if Joe Thomas is gone, I could definitely see it. Then again, you're the Browns expert, I guess.
well, if we have 3rd, Joe Thomas will be there. If we have 4th, its questionable. If not, then take Peterson. Then in 2nd round take Smith.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BrewCityBuck @ Jan 30 2007, 04:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Maybe you could nab him in the mid-later rounds...It's cool to see a guy so determined to play for his local team.</div>I believe ginn was the same way...I thought I heard someone say he will only be drafted by cleveland, and if not he'll go back to osu
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BrownsFan9 @ Feb 2 2007, 11:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I believe ginn was the same way...I thought I heard someone say he will only be drafted by cleveland, and if not he'll go back to osu</div>I never heard that, but it'd be incredibly stupid for him to say because he's not going #3 or 4 overall and he's not lasting until the Browns second rounder.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BrownieCakes @ Feb 1 2007, 10:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>well, if we have 3rd, Joe Thomas will be there. If we have 4th, its questionable. If not, then take Peterson. Then in 2nd round take Smith.</div>I couldn't find a reason that the Lions wouldn't take Thomas with their pick. I wouldn't bank on him still being there at #3 even.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (AdropOFvenom @ Feb 1 2007, 09:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Care to explain the logic behind that one?</div>The Browns have so many holes, it's not even funny. Taking a QB with our 1st Rounder would be Terrible. We need OL, DL, and a better RB.Why my 2nd or even 3rd round, I would love Smith.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Rambo @ Feb 2 2007, 04:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I couldn't find a reason that the Lions wouldn't take Thomas with their pick. I wouldn't bank on him still being there at #3 even.</div>lol you high? Heres what I think will happen if:Browns get 3rd overall: Oaktown will pick Russell, Detroit will get Quinn, Browns take Thomas.Browns get 4th overall: Oaktown will pick Russell, Detroit will get Quinn, Bucs take Peterson, Browns get Thomas
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Rambo @ Feb 2 2007, 04:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I couldn't find a reason that the Lions wouldn't take Thomas with their pick. I wouldn't bank on him still being there at #3 even.</div>Logic would agree with you that it's the right pick.But, keep in mind we're talking about Matt Millen and he's never passed up on opportunity to get someone for a skill position, and with an aging QB....well, you do the math.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Cavsrules @ Feb 2 2007, 05:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>The Browns have so many holes, it's not even funny. Taking a QB with our 1st Rounder would be Terrible. We need OL, DL, and a better RB.Why my 2nd or even 3rd round, I would love Smith.</div>No offense, but has Charlie Frye really shown enough to make you think that QB isn't a need? Yeah, you have other needs, but it's not like a QB would be a terrible pick IMO.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (AdropOFvenom @ Feb 2 2007, 10:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>No offense, but has Charlie Frye really shown enough to make you think that QB isn't a need? Yeah, you have other needs, but it's not like a QB would be a terrible pick IMO.</div>No, Drafting a QB is for sure a smart move. But 1st Round? We don't even have a OL, Bentley is out again next season, and our OL is pathetic.Browns Draft Peterson 1st Round, Draft Smith 2nd Round. Sign at least someone for the Offense Line.I don't plan on the Browns going anywhere next season, once Bentley comes back, we should have a pretty solid team and we can start working our way towards the playoffs. But, yet again, this is Cleveland...
