Originally posted by backontop:Originally posted by BHulman:Originally posted by backontop:Originally posted by ChaunceyGardner:Originally posted by NickSh49:Originally posted by LA9erFan:Originally posted by MadDog49er:Originally posted by MadDog49er:
I'm just glad the myth of Nate Davis is over.
The bottom line is that Davis is not even close to being ready to play in the NFL, which is something I have stated in Davis' entire pro career, to much chagrin from a gigantic portion of the board who thought he would be starting by this point.
Late 5th round draftees are late 5th round draftees. Very, very few of these guys make it. Last year, I posted the last twenty 5th round QB's, and none had achieved anything in their career. Many board members acted as if he was going to be great just because he was drafted by our team, which is a terrible trap to fall into logically. I always stated that if he was so great, then why did only one team show up at his Pro-Day, and that team was local in the state of Indiana (the Colts). If the Niners did not draft Davis at the end of the 5th round, he would have slipped to at least the 6th round, and who knows how far beyond. So, while people throw the name Tom Brady around, as if 6th rounders often become multiple Super Bowl winning champs, the chance for Davis to amount to anything in this league is pretty microscopic. So, why should anyone be so surprised he didn't cut it for the Niners?
Short, intellectually-challenged, lazy QB's, even with a strong arm, are not going to cut it in the NFL. Why should anyone wring their hands over this cut? Good riddance.
I celebrate the Niners picking up Troy Smith, someone who is bright, hard-working, and a winner. And, I celebrate the end of the Nate Davis drama.
P.S. I enjoyed Ghost's response. The reality is that Davis doesn't "suck" and he is not the "franchise QB" that over 50% of the board thought he would become (don't even get me started on this one). He's just a third stringer who is mediocre at best.
Saying that over 50% of the board thought he would become a franchise QB or would even be starting by this point is a gross exaggeration.
Yeah, maybe 25% thought he COULD become a franchise QB, but over 50% is definitely an exaggeration.
I don't recall anyone posting that he was ready to start and in fact has repeatedly had supporters who claimed he was a valuable developmental prospect and perfect for the 3rd QB spot.
I seem to remember a lot of posters calling for Davis to start. Not only that but they were also stating that Smith would screw up and by mid season Davis would be the starter.
Probably wasn't 50% but whatever the percentage they were very, very vocal.
If by vocal you mean extremely annoying and delusional then I would have to agree.
Well, I was trying to be diplomatic. But basically that is it.