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The Troy Smith Love Affair
 One of the relationships that is so difficult for me to understand in the Baltimore sports community is the relationship between Troy Smith and Ravens fans.
I know, the most popular person on a football team is the back-up quarterback. That usually happens because of one or two situations. Either the starter isn't getting the job done, or the back-up has put together at least one brilliant performance while replacing the starter for some reason.
Neither of those situations has occured with Smith. Joe Flacco has won three road play-off games in his first two-seasons, and Smith hasn't put together anything that resembles brilliant. Yet, the fanbase constantly calls for Troy to, "Get a fair shot" at being this team's quarterback.
Now, that the team has signed veteran Marc Bulger, many are asking why the Ravens would give him so much money when they have Smith. My response, they gave Bulger so much money because they only have Smith. It was a lay-up. When you have a guy like Marc Bulger sitting out there, you grab him. When salary cap is not an issue, you sign him.
I'm struggling to remember a play when Troy Smith led me to believe that my football team could win with him. I'm going all the way back to his college days. I can't find that moment. Not pre-season, not regular-season, not practice, or anytime. Joe Flacco and Marc Bulger as the back-up equals Baltimore Ravens' success.
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