While hot reads are definitely a good thing, they can definitely damage a QB’s development as well. As we all know, Shaun Hill was getting rid of the ball so quickly because he was so quick to check down. If I’m not mistaken, people have criticized him for it as well, as it doesn’t allow the play to develop. In contrast, Smith tried too hard to let the play develop and that resulted in many plays just dissipating into thin air. Smith has been criticized for holding onto the ball too long for this.

So to a QB like Smith, who (it appears) naturally wants the play to develop more, the hot read may actually be a good thing. As long as he learns to use it properly. Shaun Hill, on the other hand, had no problems checking down last season and a hot read is just another reason for him to want to check down if he sees something he thinks is out of whack. This could be a problem for him because it can develop into, sort of, a crutch.

Of course this is all speculation, but I sure hope that just because the hot reads are there that the QBs don’t just automatically fall back to them EVERY time they see something that looks like a blitz.

I won’t ruin this conversation or I’ll look like an idiot!

I’ll ruin the conversation as long it focuses on the idiocy of Niner subsersives. Just kidding.

On the “hot reads” issue, I think it is one of the jewels of Martz’s “The Show” offense. It can draw a defensive player out of position and it opens up downfield plays because, the defense may think twice about blitzing. Nothing basically worked for Alex Smith since he has been drafted, with a marginal improvement under Norv Turner’s tenure with the 49ers. But Martz’s offense may work for Smith, and the hot reads option will be a good tool for him.

Doing a “hot read” is not necessarily based on pure reaction. There are schematics behind it, a whole game plan. There is a purpose behind every hot read throw, most NFL quarterbacks can get rid of the ball quickly, however, doing a hot read is not about getting rid of the ball. It’s really about taking advantage of blitzes. It teaches the quarterback not to rely on the offensive line but to run the show. This Martz-installed offense allows the starting quarterback to do more things, if it is Alex Smith, it will allow him to mature as a quarterback. After learning Martz’s offense, he is at the point of no return.

It’s like “Have been here and have been there.” With Martz’s offensive scheme which takes a great deal of studying, it also forces Smith to give his mechanics an overhaul. Hot reads is an advantageous option and while other quarterbacks may not utilize it intelligently, Smith has to understand the hot read scheme in order to make the hot read exactly how it is supposed to happen.

Martz will leave a signature on Alex Smith’s forehead as he grows into a true NFL quarterback. Once having been there, there is nothing that will deter Smith from succeeding in the NFL.

Higher QB ratings? Maybe. And we have players who can accrue yards after the catch.

Show time.

I am re-doing this comment due to font peculiarism. Disregard the first one above this comment.

I know you love to contradict me, but Smith will go from his experience under Martz an improved quarterback. Keep in mind that if Smith doesn’t succeed under Martz, his 2 yr contract extension will expire, and he won’t be learning a new system here. The successor will.

If Martz is happy where he is, he may sign on for an extension himself, which I hope if the 49ers are successful under him. I don’t know if Martz has the ambition to become a head coach again, but that is the least of my worries.

All I want is a championship.

I believe Martz is here to stay for the next two years. We don’t expect for the 49ers, Martz, and Smith to pull out any rabbits out of the hat in one year. Smith has 2 years left in his contract, so if he doesn’t do well, he won’t be learning a new system under a different OC with the 49ers; it will just be with another team. The 49ers picked up a 2 year option on Smith because they believe in him and because of the addition of Martz who can bring Smith’s game to a new level.

In the next two years, the 49er’s offense will be Martz’s offense, whether Smith is the quarterback or not.

After two years, a head coaching gig is Martz’s to worry about.

I don’t know about Norv Turner, he didn’t finish what he started with the 49ers.

Maybe Martz will.

As for pulling rabbits out of a hat, I was speaking of doing it (implementing new offense successfully) in one year, it was not about showcasing what Martz can do to garner interest from other teams.

But if I am to agree with you on one thing, it’s possible the 49ers could be out Singletary after this coming season. Martz, no, he will be here to stay as he has a 2-year project. I sincerely believe after being out 4 offensive coordinators in 4 consecutive years, the 49ers brass when interviewing Martz made sure to spread out the two years in instilling Martz’s offense. His offense is not that easy to learn, so with that kind of system, it won’t be a hit and run.

Really, it’s about integrity, not about money or opportunities. Nolan and Martz can leave anytime they want to, it’s just the level of commitment I am interested in. Nolan has showed his, he doesn’t want to be fired without bringing the 49ers to the playoffs. He has a project he wants to finish.

As for Martz, he has been head coach before, and for years. Which makes me sure he wants to finish the project he is taking on, regardless of his contractual obligations.