Where does Alex Smith end up?

SF

Originally posted by 49ersNoKaOi:
SF

Just saw the "scoff" thread. Never mind.

Originally posted by bigmike55:
He will end up as one of the biggest busts in NFL history.

Not possible due to the fact we resigned him to the mini 2 year deal. All the major busts are out of the league within 2-3 years max. A La JaMarcus Russel, Akili Smith, Tim Couch. Sure Akili and Couch has 1 or 2 twilight years moonlighting as a back up or practice squad guy but everyone knew they were already done. Alex is well regarded around the league and every other team in the league might dump a guy just to sign him.

Carolina - Smith is better then both Clausen and Pike(put tony and practice squad and demoted Clausen to 3rd stringer and let Alex start until Luck is 100% ready) Backup but easily a stopgap.
Denver Broncos - If the new hc ships out Orton or Tebow or Quinn he has an opening there. I doubt the new guy keeps all 3 of them. Possible starter, definite backup
Cinncy - We all think Palmer is gone and consequently that means his brother is too, if your not good enough to take over the redskins qb job in 07 how good can you be. Roster spot open. Possible starter, definite backup
Buffalo - He is just as good as Fitzpatrick if not better. Easily a back up there. Definite backup but could challenge
Cleveland - The Jake Delhomme experiment is over and Seneca will be out if Holmgren leaves for a hc gig. Spot open there. Backup.
Cardinals - Eventually Whiz will realize Max Hall isn't that good. If you we're going to use a pick on Skelton you clearly think he is better then Hall. He could be the vet to give both of those QBs time to develop.
Washington Redskins - McNabb is out, Rex Grossman is horrible and John Beck is one of the Dolphins failed picks. Possible starter, definite backup.
Titans - Kerry Collins is either retiring or coming back for one more year. VY is either out or in depending on Fisher. Rusty Smith, he is 1 contract backup in the NFL. Backup at least.
9ers - Harbaugh could = at least a half of a season more of Alex until rookie is ready to play.
Minnesota - No more Favre, Tavaris wants out. Probable starter, definite backup.
Houston Texans - Dan Orvlosky is a sneaky guy. Hanging out behind Shaub like that. Leinart wants out so he could go the way of Leinart and 3rd string it for a year.
Detriot Lions - Drew Stanton might actually be signed in FA by another team and Stafford might be the only other guy in the league with a shoulder made of more glass then Alex's.
Dallas Cowboys - Kitna made his case for the primary backup job for a few more years but Jones could opt for a younger guy. At least 3rd stringer here.
Rams - Smith is younger then A.J. Feeley and if they have a system that caters to Bradford's spread background Alex could fit.
Seattle - Hasselbeck is old and broken and Whitehurst showed he is barely capable of consistency. Easily start here.
Miami - Maybe they will get it right this time around and give the new qb a year to chill. Easily a starter as a stopgap.
Oakland - Gradkowski is another guy who did good enough to leave in FA. Minimum backup but with Campbell's up and down play he could start
Jacksonville - Garrard is old and barely does enough to keep his gig, and Alex is definitely better the Edwards and Baumen. Possible starter.
San Diego - I actually don't know SD's qb behind Rivers but I'm sure Norv would dump him in favor of Alex.
Tampa - Probably the only team in the league I can't see any possibility of Alex going there. Unless we trade for Josh Johnson LOL.
Eagles - Kolb might get traded this year and Vick will get smashed again be out a few weeks, minimum backup.
Giants - Eli doesn't play well enough for another qb not named Manning to keep his job but Alex could easily oust Sage Rosenfels for primary backup.
KC - All I have to say is Brody Croyle......Everyone on this forum would agree that Alex is better then him. Definitely a backup.
Indy - Manning is getting old and we've all seen how bad Curtis Painter is. Alex could definitely backup Peyton.
Green Bay - Oh the irony of it but Smith could backup Rodgers. Flynn is too good so Alex would be settling for a 3rd stringer role here.
Jets - Mark Brunnel is getting a little old. Alex could be Sanchez's back up next year.
New Orleans - Who backs up Brees? Chase Daniel? Lol.....Alex could probably challenge for backup.
Chicago - Uh.....Todd Collins or Alex Smith? I'll take Alex Smith.
Pittsburgh - Dixon might actually leave in FA and Batch is horrible. I am so amazed the Steelers were 3-1 without Ben. Definitely a primary backup.
Baltimore - Marc Bulger is another hot vet FA. Alex could replace him behind Flacco.
Alanta - If Atlanta doesn't have to shakeup the depth chart the wont. Not here.
New England - I don't know who Brady Hoyer is but I bet Alex could challenger for #2 here. Backup

Yes I made you read all of that, but to those of you who don't want to read it there are 2 teams I don't see Alex signing with and neither of them are named the 49ers. 30/32? Hardly a bust if he has 90% of the league interested in him and probably 10-15 of those teams he could be the starter on within a year. You can't really call him a bust for that. Not to mention the entire league would agree with the assessment that the blame is 75% 9ers 25% Alex -- Maybe 60/40 but the organization failed him immensely and everyone knows it.

[ Edited by sfout on Jan 5, 2011 at 07:31:07 ]

New England... Starting

~Ceadder

Arizona

3rd stringer in Oakland

He will weigh the actual playing time equally with the coaching staff. He has played in enough different systems now that he can adapt quickly to whatever the HC runs. All the nonsense talk about the Urban Meyer quote about taking two years to learn a system is bogus. First of all it was in reference to an 18 year old Smith and how long it took him to learn the Utah system. It no longer applies to Alex. He learned Martz far more complicated system in three months. He has enough options available that he can pick something he thinks would really work.

AZ is the most likely destination. Whisenhunt is very familiar with his abilities and also with all the mishandling of him. I could see them signing Smith and then using their #5 pick for Green or Blackmon to team with Fitzgerald. That would be a very potent combination that would put them right back in the mix for the NFC West title. If they don't think Skelton has a future they could then use a later pick for a QB.

Another thing that makes AZ attractive is the proximity to his Bay Area home.

I don't think SD is a significant option even though he still has a good relationship with Norv. He isn't going to see much PT behind Rivers.

[ Edited by dj43 on Jan 5, 2011 at 08:18:23 ]

Originally posted by 49erRider:

Originally posted by E-49er:
Maybe he goes across the bay to the Raiders. I thought I read his woman wanted to stay in the bay area and usually what the woman wants she gets.

What makes you think Al Davis wants him? He'd be 3rd on their depth chart.

He'd easily compete with Campbell to start. Even if you don't agree with that there's no way he'd be 3rd behind Boller. If you're saying he'd be 3rd behind Gradkowski, Bruce is an unrestricted free agent and I doubt he'll be back in Oakland (Alex is also way better than Bruce).

Originally posted by Gavintech:

Originally posted by 49erRider:

Originally posted by E-49er:
Maybe he goes across the bay to the Raiders. I thought I read his woman wanted to stay in the bay area and usually what the woman wants she gets.

What makes you think Al Davis wants him? He'd be 3rd on their depth chart.

He'd easily compete with Campbell to start. Even if you don't agree with that there's no way he'd be 3rd behind Boller. If you're saying he'd be 3rd behind Gradkowski, Bruce is an unrestricted free agent and I doubt he'll be back in Oakland (Alex is also way better than Bruce).

Don't waste your time.... haterz gonna hates...

I can see him going to Arizona or Seattle. McClueless likes our trash so alex would be a good fit there

Seattle, Arizona, Miami, Minnesota or Tenn

Originally posted by modninerfan:
Seattle, Arizona, Miami, Minnesota or Tenn

imo, arizona needs a strong-armed qb to throw the long bombs to larry...alex wouldnt fit that need but it's still a possibility. the other franchises very possilbe either.

New England backup

Eagles. Book it.

The eagles will trade kolb for a draft pick and Andy Reid will salivate at the opportunity to get Smith as a back up

Originally posted by E-49er:
Maybe he goes across the bay to the Raiders.