Originally posted by Rubberneck36:
You make some good points, until you confused someone rooting for a better pick and someone talking about fandom. I haven't called anyone less of a fan, that was other folks. Maybe you can go back and read that. Anyone coming here stating root for the chiefs and you aren't a real fan is inciting. Rooting for the best possible pick is different.
My hopes for Alex this year was to prove to the people who trolled the board for years that Alex wasn't good because he didnt throw for 400 yards and 4 TDs a game were wrong. There are many ways to play QB, but winning is all that matters. They never believed that. I just wanted Alex to prove he was capable of leading a team, which he obviously has. I am not signing up to root for the chiefs full time. Big difference. I wish the kid the best of luck, he was a true class act. But if I'm giving the choice between the 50th and the 60th pick, I'm picking the 50th. Not really hard to understand.
That's fine. I don't think anyone here watches all of Chiefs games and root for KC to win their games. But, since Alex was a class act and IMO got too much flak - I do feel for the guy and hope he does great in his career (except when he's playing against the Niners). Your position is respectable since it does benefit 9ers, though I don't think it makes a big difference if we have the 50th pick or 60th. I saw your example...and I can show you plenty of examples where late 2nd round picks have outplayed mid-2nd round picks in their rookie year.
But, when some dude who was completely off about Alex Smith starts calling others fake fans...then it's only fair to respond. I remember rooting for Montana when he went to KC and won 15 games. There is nothin' wrong with rooting for a guy you admire. Alex was no Montana - but every bit a class act Montana was - and that's admirable.