Steelers Release Former Heisman Winner QB Troy Smith

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced via Twitter that they have released quarterback Troy Smith. Smith won the Heisman Trophy in 2006 playing for Ohio State, but was never able to carve out more than a backup role in the NFL. He appeared in 14 games over three seasons for the Baltimore Ravens from 2007-09, and was with the San Francisco 49ers in 2010. In 2011, Smith was with the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football Leauge, but signed with the Steelers in January.

Source: National Football Post

 

THat didn't take long. Was kinda hoping he would make the team to knock Batch or Leftwich out the door...

 

You clearly did not witness the brief debacle that was Troy Smith as a starter in SF.

 

Lol...oh I did...I was just hoping...wishing...

 

i thought he could have been a younger charlie batch for us, do they maybe like jerrod johnson?

 

I don't know...I'm not trying to go Rush Limbaugh on anyone, but I kinda want to see a pure passing white guy in there...

 

maybe the panthers cut clausen, i wouldnt have minded clausen/quinn/leinart as a backup honestly

 

Except for that one game against the Rams. 356 passing yards and threw the game winning td.

 

Wouldn't mind McCoy either...

 

Yeah but what about the rest? He was one of the worst Ive ever witnessed.