Former OSU QB Doesn't Want Braxton Miller To Become "Glorified Denard Robinson"

Can't get enough Buckeyes football news and rumors? Be sure to download our 5-star iPhone app today!

Troy Smith is well aware of what it means to be a successful quarterback for the Ohio State Buckeyes. The former Heisman Trophy winner is making sure to impart his knowledge on injured OSU QB Braxton Miller while also getting in a dig at the hated Michigan Wolverines.

“I don’t want him to be a glorified Denard Robinson," Smith said of Miller to Cleveland.com (via NBC's College Football Talk). "I want to see him be a quarterback. I know he loves to be a quarterback, regardless if when he runs the football he looks like a superhero. I think he loves to throw the football, but that takes time.”

Getting down to brass tacks, Smith expressed concern over Miller's current development process and his chances at a successful career in the NFL.

“With this spread offense, I think hopefully he gets a chance to understand what he really needs to do as a quarterback to still be a quarterback,” Smith stated.

“Sometimes, to me, when I watch Braxton, his athleticism is his downfall at times. He’s so athletic, he’s so fast, he’s so strong, I think he takes away, sometimes, from being that guy that can just understand and maintain that the pocket is your savior."

However, Smith did express confidence that Braxton can put it all together when he returns to OSU next season.

“I didn’t get the whole gist of what happened with Braxton and his shoulder, but to me, it’s a product of the hits over the years, possibly. I truly believe in his ability to throw the football, his decision making and I know he’s the guy to lead us to a national championship.”

Follow our Ohio State Buckeyes team page for the latest Buckeyes football news!