Troy Smith - #10 - QB
| Status | Inactive |
| Height/Weight | 6' 0"/ 217 lbs. |
| Birthday | 07/20/1984 |
| Birthplace | Cleveland, OH |
| College | Ohio State |
| Years played | 5 |
| Drafted | 2007, 5th round, 37th pick by Ravens |
Steelers release QB Smith
The Steelers released QB Troy Smith, winner of the 2006 Heisman Trophy, on Monday, the team announced.
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Rams eliminate 49ers from playoff contention
Sam Bradford set an NFL record for completions in a rookie season and his first touchdown pass in four games gave the Rams breathing room in a 25-17 victory over the 49ers on Sunday.
49ers pick Troy Smith to start vs. Rams
The 49ers are in must-win mode with two weeks to play and the team has announced Troy Smith will be their starting quarterback for at least the first of those games, this coming Sunday against the Rams.
49ers going back to QB Troy Smith
The 49ers' flip-flopping with their starting quarterbacks continues this week as they have decided to go back to Troy Smith.
Singletary deciding which Smith to start
49ers head coach Mike Singletary won't say which Smith will start at quarterback for Sunday's game against the Rams.
Report: Alex Smith will start for 49ers
The 49ers will return to Alex Smith as their starting quarterback in Week 14 in his first start since Week Seven.
49ers take major step backward against Bucs
So much for the Niners inching their way back into the playoff hunt. After their latest disappointing loss to the Buccaneers, ti clearly looks like their season is slipping away fast.
Troy Smith to remain 49ers' QB
49ers head coach Mike Singletary said Monday that QB Alex Smith could be healthy for the team's Week 11 game vs. the Buccaneers, but that Troy Smith would remain the starter regardless.
49ers back on track thanks to new quarterback
With Troy Smith registering his second consecutive impressive performance under center, the 49ers are suddenly gaining ground in the NFC West despite chinks in their armor that must be eliminated.
49ers rally with OT win over Rams
Joe Nedney kicked a 29-yard field goal with 9:38 left in overtime, and Troy Smith passed for 356 yards while leading the 49ers' late rally for a 23-20 victory over the Rams on Sunday.
Troy Smith will get start for 49ers
49ers head coach Mike Singletary confirmed Friday that QB Troy Smith will start Sunday's game against the Rams.
49ers' QB job looks like Troy Smith's to lose
All it took was one start for the 49ers and head coach Mike Singletary to decide that the starting QB job is now Troy Smith’s to lose.
49ers rally late to beat Broncos 24-16 in London
Troy Smith completed three long passes in the fourth quarter to lead the 49ers to a 24-16 win over the Denver Broncos on Sunday.
Growing apathy could be 49ers' biggest problem
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The San Francisco 49ers are going back to Smith as their starting quarterback while leaving open the possibility they might switch to Alex Smith at any time.|||||||
Coach Mike Singletary said Thursday that Troy Smith will start Sunday’s pivotal NFC West game against the St. Louis Rams in place of Alex Smith, who started San Francisco’s last two games. The coach also said he wouldn’t hesitate to change quarterbacks during the game if the situation calls for it. “We could possibly use them both,†Singletary said. “The game will dictate it.'
Mike Singletary is keeping mum on his starting quarterback. The coach has made up his mind on who will get the call for San Francisco's must-win game Sunday at St. Louis. He just isn't saying which guy named Smith will be under center for the 49ers. "It depends on how the game goes," Singletary said Tuesday.|||||||
Smith 1 or Smith 2? Singletary says it might just be both. He has talked to both quarterbacks and insists each will get his share of reps in practice this week to be ready to play.
Alex Smith is the San Francisco 49ers' starting quarterback yet again. Coach Mike Singletary made the announcement on his regular KNBR radio show Tuesday morning and the team later tweeted a reference to it.|||||||
The move comes a day after Singletary said he was contemplating the switch from Troy Smith back to the 2005 No. 1 overall draft pick following a 34-16 loss at Green Bay on Sunday. The 49ers face a must-win game at home Sunday against NFC West rival Seattle.
Smith completed 11 of 23 passes for 129 yards and one touchdown and one interception Monday in a 27-6 win at Arizona.|||||||
Smith is nothing more than a game manager at this point in his career and the former Ohio State star should only be used under extreme circumstances.
For now, Smith is the starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers. That could change in the next few days if Alex Smith is healthy enough to go by Sunday's game with St. Louis.|||||||
Coach Mike Singletary said Troy Smith would take all the snaps with the first-team offense in Wednesday's practice, though he didn't rule out Alex Smith taking back his old job if his separated, non-throwing left shoulder has improved enough to play against the Rams. Singletary said Alex Smith still hadn't been medically cleared to play since getting hurt in a loss at Carolina on Oct. 24.
