Quarterback Troy Smith will start for the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday against the Denver Broncos in London. It will be Smith's first start since he started two games during his rookie year with the Baltimore Ravens. The Ravens released Smith, a graduate of Glenville High School, in September. Coach Mike Singletary made this move because regular starter Alex...
Former Baltimore Ravens QB Troy Smith will start on Sunday for the 49ers. Quarterback Troy Smith will start for the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday against the Denver Broncos in London. It will be Smith's first start since he started two games during his rookie year with the Baltimore Ravens.
The Ravens released Smith, a graduate of Glenville High School, in September. Coach Mike Singletary made this move because regular starter Alex Smith is injured. Singletary also moved Troy Smith past No. 2 starter David Carr, according to reporter Matt Barrows of The Sacramento Bee.
Singletary cited Smith's leadership, something he displayed while winning the Heisman Trophy at Ohio State and later with the Baltimore Ravens, as a prime reason for the move. He said he thought Smith knew enough of the offense but conceded that this week's practice - the first time Smith has worked with the first-team offense - will be revealing.