Conversation on Sunday, Alex Smith vs. Aaron Rodgers | Page 12

job2436 · 2010-12-02T09:26:33-08:00

As if the season wasn't already a dissapointment, all we're gonna hear on Sunday is the comparison between Alex Smith's career so far vs. Aaron Rodgers'. First things first, I am one of the many that expected this year to be one of the better year's the Niners have seen in a long time, but of course, that didn't happen. Not only have we had to go out there and play vs the ref's with several very questionable calls but also battle our own stupid mistakes. Then on top of that, we change OC's again! So now that's, correct me if I'm wrong, 7 OC's that the team has had to deal with in 5 years??? So how is that giving Alex Smith a fair shot at being the QB we all hoped he would be? Not to mention the injuries at the line and the unsteady play every week. Let's also not forget Alex got thrown into the game while Rodgers had 4 years to sit behind old man Favre. And despite Green Bay's winning seasons, what has Rodgers truly won??? Nothing at all. And if our record didn't already speak for itself, Sing throws Troy Smith with his very limited grasp of the offense into the mix. For what?? Once again, Alex left out in the cold. I'm not saying he would have done better, but for once the line gave our QB time to set up and throw the ball......except to Vernon Davis who has yet to be covered by any LB or safety in the league. I don't know about anyone else but it's pretty sad to hear Steve Yound and Matt Millen ask why Troy Smith is starting when he knows so little of the offensive playbook????? As for the rest of the season, guess we'll just have to sit back and enjoy the ride, or at least try to.

Jan 16, 2011 at 1:03 PM

#166

Oakland-Niner
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f**k this thread!

Alex is gone, get over it.

Jan 16, 2011 at 1:05 PM

#167

Shemp
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Originally posted by ishkabibel:
At the time the 49ers drafted Alex he was almost universally tabbed as #1 QB. Rodgers dropped to #24 cuz he was seen as system QB and other Cal QB's had not lived up to expectations. Too bad we can't hold these pundits feet to the fire.

April, 2005 - Mel Kiper Analysis of Alex Smith

1. San Francisco 49ers: Alex Smith (jr.), QB, Utah
The 49ers got a quarterback in Smith who is a proven winner and the smartest player in years to go from college to the NFL. He is extremely intelligent and understands schemes, and will be an extension of the offensive coordinator in the huddle. Smith is an accurate passer with good mobility -- he rushed for over 600 yards last season -- and once he fills out his frame to abou 225 pounds there won't really be a knock on him. He played in a complex scheme at Utah but was in the shotgun a lot, so adapting to being under center is probably his biggest concern right now. Still, the 49ers needed a quarterback to lead their rebuilding and become the face of the franchise and Smith fits the bill.

Jan 16, 2011 at 1:06 PM

#168

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the Bears and Packers in the NFC title game---Alex needed offensive minds like McCarthy and Martz---if only the Niners had these minds on the team.

But now we have Harbaugh!!!!!!!

Jan 16, 2011 at 1:08 PM

#169

fly15
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Originally posted by Oakland-Niner:
f**k this thread!

Alex is gone, get over it.

Jan 16, 2011 at 1:12 PM

#170

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Originally posted by Shaj:
Originally posted by ishkabibel:
At the time the 49ers drafted Alex he was almost universally tabbed as #1 QB. Rodgers dropped to #24 cuz he was seen as system QB and other Cal QB's had not lived up to expectations. Too bad we can't hold these pundits feet to the fire.

April, 2005 - Mel Kiper Analysis of Alex Smith

1. San Francisco 49ers: Alex Smith (jr.), QB, Utah
The 49ers got a quarterback in Smith who is a proven winner and the smartest player in years to go from college to the NFL. He is extremely intelligent and understands schemes, and will be an extension of the offensive coordinator in the huddle. Smith is an accurate passer with good mobility -- he rushed for over 600 yards last season -- and once he fills out his frame to abou 225 pounds there won't really be a knock on him. He played in a complex scheme at Utah but was in the shotgun a lot, so adapting to being under center is probably his biggest concern right now. Still, the 49ers needed a quarterback to lead their rebuilding and become the face of the franchise and Smith fits the bill.

lmfao

Jan 16, 2011 at 1:13 PM

#171

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Originally posted by sfninerfanMax:
the Bears and Packers in the NFC title game---Alex needed offensive minds like McCarthy and Martz---if only the Niners had these minds on the team.

But now we have Harbaugh!!!!!!!

Clever but if I remember right, Alex was hurt and didn't play while Martz was here.

Jan 16, 2011 at 1:14 PM

#172

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Originally posted by sfninerfanMax:
the Bears and Packers in the NFC title game---Alex needed offensive minds like McCarthy and Martz---if only the Niners had these minds on the team.

But now we have Harbaugh!!!!!!!

When we had McCarthy everyone hated him.. everyone was HAPPY when he took the Green Bay job.

Jan 16, 2011 at 1:16 PM

#173

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Originally posted by rk1642:
Originally posted by sfninerfanMax:
the Bears and Packers in the NFC title game---Alex needed offensive minds like McCarthy and Martz---if only the Niners had these minds on the team.

But now we have Harbaugh!!!!!!!

Clever but if I remember right, Alex was hurt and didn't play while Martz was here.

The way I remember it is he was beat out by JT O'Sullivan and Shaun Hill, whom I wish was still on our roster. I'd take Hill over Smith any day of the week in any type of offense. Smith just teases, whereas Hill actually delivers.

Jan 16, 2011 at 1:17 PM

#174

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Originally posted by Shaj:
Originally posted by rk1642:
Originally posted by sfninerfanMax:
the Bears and Packers in the NFC title game---Alex needed offensive minds like McCarthy and Martz---if only the Niners had these minds on the team.

But now we have Harbaugh!!!!!!!

Clever but if I remember right, Alex was hurt and didn't play while Martz was here.

The way I remember it is he was beat out by JT O'Sullivan and Shaun Hill, whom I wish was still on our roster. I'd take Hill over Smith any day of the week in any type of offense. Smith just teases, whereas Hill actually delivers.

lol

Dont make me bump the JTO thread

Jan 16, 2011 at 1:20 PM

#175

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Originally posted by Shaj:
Originally posted by rk1642:
Originally posted by sfninerfanMax:
the Bears and Packers in the NFC title game---Alex needed offensive minds like McCarthy and Martz---if only the Niners had these minds on the team.

But now we have Harbaugh!!!!!!!

Clever but if I remember right, Alex was hurt and didn't play while Martz was here.

The way I remember it is he was beat out by JT O'Sullivan and Shaun Hill, whom I wish was still on our roster. I'd take Hill over Smith any day of the week in any type of offense. Smith just teases, whereas Hill actually delivers.

yes McCarthy and Martz are great offensive minds--but even they still need a QB that can execute on the field---Alex really couldn't.

Jan 16, 2011 at 1:25 PM

#176

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When I watch Rodgers play, I get mad, not at Alex but our organization. We have been a 3rd rate run team for the last 7 years and that cannot be overlooked! Our owners have finally given us a chance with the hire of Jim but we cannot forget that they have repeatedly given us crap for HC's over the last 6 years.

All football teams get their idenity from the HC's. We've had no idenity over the last 6 years cause we are constantly switching HC's or OC's. How is a team supposed to make progress when nothing ever stays the same?

Its too easy and simple minded to put all the blame on Alex. I'm upset that things didn't work out but its very easy to see why things turned out the way they did. If people want to lay all the blame on Alex and can't put our crap ownership, HC'ing, lack of oline, no good wr's and average D then so be it. Alex will be gone no doubt and its time to move on.

Jan 16, 2011 at 1:34 PM

#177

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What conversation? One guy is about to lead his team to the SuperBowl, while the other guy cant even lead his team out of the locker room.

Jan 16, 2011 at 1:43 PM

#178

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Originally posted by YorkHater:
What conversation? One guy is about to lead his team to the SuperBowl, while the other guy cant even lead his team out of the locker room.

THIS!!!!! All I know is that this weekend is filled with coaches who were successful (Martz, McCarthy) and once on our staff.... And a QB (Rodgers) who has intangibles that can't be coached who we should have picked!!! f**k Alex Smith... His name should no longer be mentioned anymore... LET THE HEALING BEGIN ONCE AND FOR ALL....

Jan 16, 2011 at 1:44 PM

#179

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Originally posted by GBNinerFan:
Anyone that thinks they can fairly compare the two is really dumb and very ignorant. Subtle enough?

I agree

Jan 16, 2011 at 2:12 PM

#180

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Classless QB Aaron Rodgers