Originally posted by SteveWallacesHelmet:
Originally posted by Waterbear:
Pre 2011? Absolutely, Jimmy outperformed Alex.
Jimmy is/was the more natural thrower of the football than Alex no question. But his footwork and pocket mobility was way worse than Alex's IMO.
But you know as well as I do that Alex had a new offensive coordinator every single year. Jimmy had Kyle Shanahan... kinda unfair to compare with that fact alone.
I think Alex performed better in the playoffs, was traded for 2 second rounders (Jimmy released?), and his post 49ers career without question will be better than Jimmy's.
I'm not confident Jimmy will start a full season for the rest of his career, whether that's due to opportunity or injuries. I hope he does get a chance elsewhere so this debate can continue.
In the end... Jimmy is more of a gunslinger than Alex. Alex was a game manager. If Jimmy didn't tear his ACL I think I would agree with you that Jimmy is clearly superior. But at this moment I don't think he's proved that yet.
Jimmy accomplished more in 2019 and 2021 alone than Alex did in 7 years as a 49er. I know there could be reasons for that, but reasons aside, Jimmy accomplished more. Personally, what Alex did as a Chief is irrelevant to me....as will what Jimmy does in his next stop. All that matters to me is what was accomplished here. And Alex overall was a massive disappointment, where as Jimmy was only a slight one. Just my 2 cents.
Jimmy doesn't have any moment that is as memorable as the playoff game against the Saints. In the playoffs, Jimmy was always either a passenger along for the ride or a detriment. Never the hero.