Originally posted by BHulman:Originally posted by ZRF80:Originally posted by alburns:Originally posted by ZRF80:
Would you guys prefer a Brad Johnson or Tom Brady for the next 10 years ?
Seriously. Assuming that Alex "pans" out, we all know that he will never become a Brady/Manning type player. He doesnt have the "it" factor, and can only function as a systems quarterback. In other words, feed him a playbook and expect him to execute. Basically, his career as a Niner will be similar to someone like Brad Johnson's (Vikings/Bucs).
Thats not to say that Brad Johnson wasnt effective. He was poised, accurate, moved the chains.....even won a Superbowl. But at the end, you knew he needed a lot going for him (eg defense, running game, etc.) in order to be successful.
So would you guys be okay with Smith, knowing that we will have our Brad Johnson (assuming he maxes out on potential) for the next 10-12 years ? A guy that will keep us close in games, but not be able to pull off the big one when needed ? Not to expect too much from him if the game goes down to the wire and he has to execute a 2 minute drill ?
Or would you guys prefer a Brady/Manning type player, able to adjust accordingly to game situations ? The ability to improvise, confuse defenses, have teams specifically gameplan against him ?
Be honest.......cause even the Smith supporters know that you cannot "teach" a QB to be great. Alex may become very effective, but he will never be like a Joe Montana/Steve Young mold.
What say you............is Brad Johnson "good" enough for the next 12 years ?
System QB? Does that mean he can only play out of the shotgun spread? I just saw a graphic that showed tom brady has played 75% of his snaps out of the shotgun. Would you call him a system QB?
I think this whole spread/shotgun thing has been way overblown
Tom Brady can create from outside the playbook. He doesnt need a play scripted from A-Z, like Alex does. This was something that Brady had even at the beginning of his career. Do you think Brady would drop off in production if Bellichek put him back under center ? I doubt it.
So when Smith was being chased to the sideline and then he stopped and dropped back, which drew Raven defenders to him, and then threaded the ball to Gore between five Ravens, that was scripted? I hope Raye scripts more plays like that
cough jags cough