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    Start Jeff Smoker...

    ...in the NFLEurope league this year. The Rams need to get him some rep's in some live action and NFLE has been a huge benefit to quite a few qb's. At the very least, they will be able to tell if he's going to pan out or if he's just another late round qb who doesn't have what it takes.

    If he can't produce in NFLE, then he probably won't be able to handle the Rams offense and/or the NFL. Plus, I would like to have someone to root for when watching the NFLE games other than some backup lineman or special teams guys. A position player from the Rams makes watching the NFLE almost bearable.

    Of course, I don't even know for sure if the NFLE is going to make it much longer. I thought I had heard that one of the teams had to shut down.
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    I would love to see Smoker at this point...hell it couldn't be any worse than last week. Give the guy a chance to see what he has got.

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    • #3
      Re: Start Jeff Smoker...

      And on that frigid afternoon, as the sun hung low in the West, it happened. First, it was a whisper, but some day, it would rise to a torrent...


      On that day... the Smokerites were born.

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      • #4
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        Still support Bulger, Avenger. But, if Bulger isn't playing and we have little chance at anything remotely good this post season, why not see if the kid can play.

        I wouldn't say Smokerite, but anti-Chandlerite

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        • #5
          Re: Start Jeff Smoker...

          Geez!!!!!


          Am I really being that subtle?

          Do I need to select a special Sarcasm font so people will get it when I'm just kidding around?

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          • #6
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            I got it. Just playing back :tongue:

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            • #7
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              I don't want to see Smoker this year, I want to see Bulger back. Even with his faults he's still the best the Rams have got. As far as Smoker, I want him to get some playing time in Europe to see if he can even be a backup. The Rams haven't been doing too well in the draft in recent years when it comes to qb's so I want to see if he's even worth keeping. Tony Banks, Joe Germaine, Kirk Farmer(who played so-so in NFLE last year. Better than I thought he would do) have all been so bad that they can't even hold the 2nd string job down for the Rams.

              Let's see if he's got any value instead of waiting until the starter goes down and realizing we have to go out and re-sign Jamie Martin again.

              ...and as the fires of Hades crystalized to ice, Avenger actually added something pertinent to a thread.

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              • #8
                Re: Start Jeff Smoker...

                Well... to you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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                • #9
                  Re: Start Jeff Smoker...

                  Well, when you put it that way, I guess I was wrong. :rolleyes:

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                  • #10
                    Re: Start Jeff Smoker...

                    Originally posted by moklerman
                    I was wrong. :rolleyes:
                    That's okay.

                    Originally posted by moklerman
                    I was wrong. :rolleyes:
                    No, really... its okay.

                    Originally posted by moklerman
                    I was wrong. :rolleyes:
                    Look, stop beating yourself up about it, I've forgiven you. Everyone has.

                    Originally posted by moklerman
                    I was wrong. :rolleyes:
                    Well, if you really feel that bad about it, maybe you'll find a way to make amends.

                    Originally posted by moklerman
                    I was wrong. :rolleyes:
                    I know, Mok. I know.

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                    • #11
                      Re: Start Jeff Smoker...

                      NFLE would be a good training ground for him to see what he's got. It's an interesting proposition.

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                      • #12
                        Re: Start Jeff Smoker...

                        I agree. Start him in NFLE. I have read so much about the kid, how he is the sh**, and honestly, I was hoping to see him in action against the cats. Too bad Martz decided to keep in Grandpa Chris. I hope someone takes this suggestion....
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                          With four quarterbacks and probably only three spots to go around, Smoker and Fitzpatrick appear poised to duel it out for the final spot. Fitzpatrick has nudged ahead of Smoker through his ability to retain information and willingness to take a hit in the pocket. While Smoker is probably more physically gifted, he needs to keep up in the classroom.

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