49ers sign free agent quarterback Troy Smith
by James Brady on Sep 6, 2010 5:45 PM PDT
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It's officical, (according to Barrows on Twitter) the team has signed free agent quarterback Troy Smith to a one year deal. Financial terms are not available at the moment, but I like the signing at face value. Smith is similar to Davis in a lot of ways, but I'd argue that he's better at them.
If you're a little late to the party, the 49ers released third string quarterback Nate Davis just a short while ago. Davis was told of the move this morning and it was formally done around an hour prior to me writing this, and the signing of Smith.
The question now is whether or not Troy Smith can pass up David Carr on the depth chart. To me, Smith is someone who inspires more confidence than David Carr does, but he'll have to learn the offense. This, of course, should eliminate any possibility of Nate Davis landing on the practice squad. I suppose it's still possible if the team releases Jarrett Brown, but that's up in the air.
What are your thoughts on this? Do you like the signing, or did you think the 49ers were better off with Nate Davis? Does Troy Smith have any ceiling left in him to make it a good signing, or is that not even necessary at this point? Like I said, I like it, and as someone who liked Nate Davis to a certain degree, I'm glad to see the move being made. It's definitely an upgrade at this point.
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by Hoopers Judge on Sep 6, 2010 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Bad
Awful passer in college. Didn’t reveal any upside (passing) at that time. A faster Robinson.
Disagree!
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Sep 6, 2010 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions
In roughly 2.5 seasons as the primary starter at Ohio State, his stats were:
62.7% completion rate
5720 yards passing
54 passing TDs, 13 INTs
159.72 QB rating
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by Hoopers Judge on Sep 6, 2010 11:52 PM PDT up reply actions
He's Nate Davis but not dumb
And he’s competed and succeeded against guys that were actually going to start in the NFL
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Sep 6, 2010 11:57 PM PDT up reply actions
My problem with Nate was that he would be useless in the first 1-2 years in a new offense.
So if we ever had to change it again with him as the primary starter, we’re screwed.
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by Hoopers Judge on Sep 7, 2010 12:04 AM PDT up reply actions
To be fair Nate could theoretically turn into a fantastic QB
if he put down those champagne bottles and picked up a playbook and stopped the “I have a LD” pity party. Jay Leno reads off a friggin teleprompter with dyslexia. Nate’s biggest problem right now is he’s a dumbass.
So much physical talent but no desire to put in the effort to overcome his issues. He’s had people washing his balls so long he thinks he’s entitled to have an offense made for him. Here’s a piece of advice Nate. There’s a whole bunch of learning disabled people that would kill to be blessed like you are and would spend every second trying to learn that playbook. You better bust your ass before your career is busted.
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Sep 7, 2010 3:16 AM PDT up reply actions
If l Was Nate Davis What l would have Done to be 49ers QB!!!
If l Was Nate Davis What l would have Done;
1) Hook up with CRABS & V.D.,even if it meant sucking up to them over the off season just to through the ball to them.
2) Learnt the PLAYBOOK by sucking up to Papa Raye over the offseason if it meant doing his house chores e.g. Karate Kid Style.
3) Hooked up with Joe Montana & Steve Young
4) Did some 49ERS Charity things with Jed
5) Did some 49ER Website blogging
6) Carried Coach Singletary’s equipment during practice like a teacher’s pet
7) Last but not least i’ld FOOD POISON My competition -LMAO :)))
I'll give you the level of competition
But I’m not liking how everyone is saying Troy Smith is just like Nate Davis.
They’re not the same!
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Sep 7, 2010 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions
dam right there not
one went to Ball st and the other Ohio St. One has the potential to be a good QB and the other has the potential and a brain. One plays for the Niners and the other doesn’t hahahaa.
Nate Davis without the learning disorder, but faster, maybe with a bit less instincts.
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by James Brady on Sep 6, 2010 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Still relatively young. Wanted to be released, I think.
And then God created Saturn... and he liked it, so he put a ring on it.
Twitter me and what not.
He wanted out
he was 3rd string and had no prospects of moving up. Tried to get a trade last year and it didn’t go down
They have Joe Flacco at the number one spot, Bulger backing him up. Probably didn’t feel like Smith felt what they were trying to do
Logic merely enables one to be wrong with authority
This leaves the Ravens with only 2 QBs on their roster
Joe Flacco and Marc Bulger. They’d better pray that nothing happens to Flacco or they’re screwed.
Logic merely enables one to be wrong with authority
IDK
Bulger was once a very good QB.
I think he’s good option for a No.2
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions
they can sign Nate davis
He’s a lot like troy smith
by mcwagner on Sep 6, 2010 6:00 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
Maybe
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions
He won't know their system for another 3 season
Nate Davis is DONE in this league. Welcome to the UFL already Nate. If they’ll take you. Keep popping those champagne bottles.
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Sep 6, 2010 11:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Really? By Cannon meaning can throw at least 50 yards with no hitch.
I guess all those long touchdown passes to Ted Ginn at Ohio State were just the result of a slippery handle then. Plus have you watched his highlights for the Ravens? He might not be Jarmarcus but his arm is pretty strong.
Well Nate had a cannon
Troy Smith’s arm is weak in comparison.
Still good enough for the NFL though.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions
That cannon
Also blew a hole in Nate’s brain. Gimme a QB that can think plz. That’s step one, the throw is step 2
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Sep 7, 2010 12:00 AM PDT up reply actions
Right on
I agree man, I’m just pointing out a simple fact.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Sep 7, 2010 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions
oooooh
snap
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Sep 7, 2010 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions
I think he fell in the draft a lot because of his arm strength. Among other things, certainly.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Sep 6, 2010 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Not quite. Smith has always been a talented runner.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Sep 6, 2010 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I will forever remember
Hill’s run for the first down without his helmet, though. It sounds like Smith is an upgrade, though. I’m just trying to be a jokester.
by WesHanson on Sep 6, 2010 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Taser?
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions
This is an awesome meme
I got to use it on FB yesterday.
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Sep 7, 2010 12:01 AM PDT up reply actions
Also I would hate to be the "Don't Taze me Bro!"
guy for the rest of my life. /endlife
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Sep 7, 2010 12:02 AM PDT up reply actions
Well..
I think there’s a difference between not having a “strong” arm and having a limp noodle for an arm. Troy Smith does not have a limp noodle for an arm. Shaun Hill, on the other hand…
I mean, on the other noodle*
Touchdown Forty Niners!
by Effage on Sep 6, 2010 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Yep he's got an arm
Just not a cannon but a pretty good arm.
by ChesapeakeBay9er on Sep 6, 2010 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Nope
One of his weaknesses
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions
The Raiders actually have a weak armed QB in Gradkowski.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions
I loved him coming out of college, and he’s actually looked pretty competent in (very) limited NFL playing time. This, to me, is a clear upgrade on Davis, and one that I’m pretty happy with.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Sep 6, 2010 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions
We have the best team ever
2 #1 picks AND a Heisman winner
Dashon, Mays, and Bamm Bamm will get the record for most decapitations in one season
by MichaelClutchtree on Sep 6, 2010 5:47 PM PDT reply actions
Get Bo Jackson and we're in buisness!
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by Hoopers Judge on Sep 6, 2010 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Bo don’t think Alex Smith can play for diddley.
Dashon, Mays, and Bamm Bamm will get the record for most decapitations in one season
by MichaelClutchtree on Sep 6, 2010 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Bo also believes he ran a 4.16
Bo = as dumb as N. Davis? Possibly
But Bo don’t play QB
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Sep 7, 2010 12:02 AM PDT up reply actions
No Bo was smart and was one of the first NFL players
to reap the benefits of Nike and such. He was the real deal and new how to play….bad thing for him is he played himself to hard. I am pretty sure he didn’t run a 4.16 haha at best 4.36 but that was part of the appeal.
Heisman Shmisman
Enough with advertising – leave propaganda to politics. NFL is democracy, Heisman is Wall Street.
Sarcasm detector ... losing power!
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I really like this move
I imagine the deal is for vet minimum. I don’t know if he’ll push for the #2 but if he does well he’ll be the long term answer at #2 instead of Carr.
I also feel much more comfortable with him at 3rd string than Davis at 3rd string should something awful happen to our #1 and #2 guys
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by smileyman on Sep 6, 2010 5:48 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Totally agree
Was hoping for this move once the Ravens released him. I would rather have Troy back up Smith than Carr. However, it’ll take some time for Troy to learn the playbook. But definitely like this move.
by ZeroOneInfinity on Sep 6, 2010 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Yup as soon as they said Ravens released him I was hoping for the same
Glad to see Baalke made it happen. Im starting to become a Baalkoholic
"We are not a charity, we cannot GIVE them the game." -Mike Singletary
You don't know that Baalke was the one that "made it happen"
It could have been the QB coach Mike Johnson who is familiar with Smith.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions
You bring up a good point
I’m wondering how many years they gave him.
by ChesapeakeBay9er on Sep 6, 2010 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Not sure how I feel about this really
Even living near Baltimore I didn’t get to see enough of Troy to really get a good feel for him. My guess is this move probably wont play much impact into the future, but, here is to hoping otherwise. Not ready to say he’s a better option than Carr. Almost wish we had another preseason game now, I’d like to see him play a little.
Holy Crap!
I entirely take back my criticism. This is awesome!
Let the Troy Smith era begin!
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
I told them to sign him.
I let them know you were concerned that Singletary was one to put all his eggs in one basket. “Dan gummit,” he said, “don’t Howie know I know what I know?” followed by something about knocking someone out.
And then God created Saturn... and he liked it, so he put a ring on it.
Twitter me and what not.
Well, that explains how I got knocked out.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Sep 6, 2010 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Get smacked in the mouth did we?
At least you can still type
by mcwagner on Sep 6, 2010 6:03 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Hmm
I’m not sure how much this improves the team, specifically in the long run. I suppose they just didn’t see Nate Davis being a long term answer.
And honestly, why should they? Alex Smith is still pretty young (especially by QB terms), and even if he doesn’t improve, he certainly would be a good safety net for next season and beyond. He’s not the kind of guy to demand a huge salary, and if this team can’t find another QB next season, Smith could return even if he isn’t great this year. Whether that is as starter or not has to be seen.
Also, I don’t agree that Troy Smith inspires more confidence. I have more confidence in David Carr.
Touchdown Forty Niners!
Knows the offense better I guess.
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by Hoopers Judge on Sep 6, 2010 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions
I just like Carr a little more
Just from watching them play over the years. Carr does hold on to the ball too long, but I think a does a lot of things well. Not to say Troy isn’t a good addition or that he won’t compete with Carr, but I don’t necessarily think he’ll easily springboard Carr like people think. I could be wrong, of course.
Touchdown Forty Niners!
he probably won't surpass Carr
But he’s still a much better overall QB.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions
You're ceratinly wrong then.
David Carr is a terrible quarterback.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions
In no way am I wrong.
David Carr is not a terrible quarterback by any means (there is a difference between terrible and mediocre). Also, he definitely has more NFL credentials and experience than Troy Smith.
Touchdown Forty Niners!
He's no where near mediocre
Alex Smith is mediocre.
David Carr is not as good as Alex.
Sure he may have more experience. But he also has more experience than Matt Stafford, does that make him better?
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Dude
There’s no reasoning with you. David Carr is clearly a mediocre quarterback. He would serve fine as a backup on most NFL teams. His career 65/70 td/int isn’t good, but when you were the #1 pick in a franchise’s entire history, the cards are stacked against you.
Alex Smith is mediocre by starting quarterback terms (and I am confident he will prove to be good this season) (actually, you could argue he is good as it stands now). Also, Carr isn’t that much worse than Smith. Hell, Carr has a better career QB Rating than Smith (I don’t think that will last, but it serves my point).
Carr isn’t very good, but he isn’t terrible… and unless Troy Smith proves otherwise, he is a better QB than Troy Smith.
Touchdown Forty Niners!
Huh?
#1 pick in a franchise’s entire history, the cards are stacked against you.
Against?
The Texans wanted to do everything to help Carr succeed.
When you’re the No.1 overall pick you know the organization is behind you 100%. Not exactly what you’d call having the cards stacked against you.
Alex can’t be declared “good” right now. He has potential to be very good. But that’s not the point.
Carr is just not a good QB. He holds the ball too long, his footwork is poor, he doesn’t have a good feel for his OL, and he just look unimpressive when playing.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes, against.
You said it exactly: the Texans WANTED to do everything to help him succeed. But they didn’t. I’m not saying Carr doesn’t hold the ball too long, but he isn’t terrible. He’s actually very accurate on short and intermediate passes (evidenced by his season with 68% completions). It’s easy to call someone terrible when they aren’t great, but that doesn’t make it accurate.
I’m sorry, but the rate of yards and touchdowns by Alex last year does give justification to him being “good.” He had a 1.5 to 1 TD/INT ratio, and if you do the math, over a full season he was on pace for 27 TDs and 3500 yards. You can’t do that as a mediocre QB.
Either way, let’s drop it. We clearly disagree, and I highly doubt either of our opinions are going to change based off this discussion.
Touchdown Forty Niners!
Trent Edwards can have a high comp% too
When checking down all day long.
I just don’t believe in David Carr anymore.
When he was first signed I thought that his troubles were behind him. But he looks the same as he did when he was in Houston.
As for Smith: I don’t put too much faith into expanding numbers like that. But last season he was right in the middle of all starting QBs. Mediocre.
He’ll probably be better this year, but still.
Fine agree to disagree.
I’ll still think David Carr sucks.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I agree with you
The Texans definitely did nothing to ensure Carr was going to be successful. That offensive line was by far the worst in league every year he was there. The guy didn’t stand a chance and it was obvious his confidence was shot when his time there was done. He looked solid the few times he stepped in for Eli with the Giants and he has looked solid for us in the preseason.
huh?
I’ve got to argue with this.
He’s looked terrible in the preseason.
Like when he was in HOU.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions
How did he look terrible?
He took the team for scoring drives, didn’t commit turnovers and the guy is willing to stand in there and take a hit without flinching. I’m just not understanding what you are seeing.
I don't care that the team scored when he was in the game.
That was because of Anthony Dixon not Carr.
The dude was taking hits non stop when he could have just thrown the ball away.
2nd and 10 > 2nd and 17
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions
You do realize
QB’s are taught to stand in the pocket and take a hit even a sack if they have to right? Some are viably more talented than others and can avoid those hits. Take Payton for example, if he didn’t have the vision and release he has, he would get sacked all the time, he voluntarily goes to the ground if nothing is there for him.
Not really
Look at Alex.
How many times was he sacked this preseason?
He gets rid of the ball quickly instead of standing in the pocket for 5 seconds at which point he’ll either get sacked or throw an INT.
Like I said:
2nd and 10 > 2nd and 17
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions
That one is hard to achieve with the 49ers
at least for me.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Alex is rather athletic though. Is he not? Mayb not one of the most mobile, but he has good speed and athleticism.
Well, Carr is in Alex’s league regarding athleticism. I’d say he’s one step down from Alex.
Speaking of… I’d like to see Alex hit the hole every once in a while to take a few more first downs. He can definitely be a good scrambling QB with his athleticism, yet he hasn’t shown a knack for utilizing it… yet.
Where are the roll outs, btw? He throws well on the run and has the speed to take yardage if nothing is there.
Touchdown Forty Niners!
I thought Alex was rolling to his right a lot this preseason to avoid pressure and get rid of the ball. Actually worries me slightly because it is to the right every time.
Right handed quarterbacks roll to the right almost every time, unless the pocket completely forces them left. It’s normal, and I think people are blowing it out of proportion.
The difference is that last year he would run himself into trouble to the right, while this year he clearly will step up in the pocket when it’s there.
Also, I think his pocket presence is dramatically improved this preseason. In fact, I noticed that in the Colts game when everyone was hammering Alex. I actually thought he played well in that game.
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I agree with you on that
And in most cases I do think he was forced right. I would like to see him be just a little bit unpredictable though.
What we don't like
Is that before Alex used to roll to the right without looking for receivers downfield.
He doesn’t do that anymore.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Aw come on, it's like you're made for me
Alex Smith has trouble when throwing on the run.
Lots of his high/low passes come when he’s rolling to the right.
Which is why I like the new “pass-first” Alex.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Made to teach you football, maybe
Funny… his only touchdown pass this preseason was on the run.
The problem isn’t Smith running, it’s how he does it. He needs to press the line of scrimmage more (which I have seen him do more this preseason).
Of course he should be pass first, but he always has been. Norv Turner taught him to be that way back in 06.
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I've just noticed
that his arm strength and accuracy get significantly worse when he throws on the run.
One preseason TD pass doesn’t undo all the poor passes he’s made on the run over the past several seasons.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I rrrreally don’t agree with that, either. He has always thrown well on the run. You must only pay attention to that when he’s under pressure and trying to make a play. I’m referring more to when it’s a designed roll out. He is almost always accurate on those plays, yet they’re almost never used. Makes me with the WCO… lol.
Eh, screw it. We see completely different things at quarterback. I’m done with it, lol.
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Ah, that's different
When the play was DESIGNED to be a roll out he usually executed it well.
I’m talking about when he gets pressured, runs to the right and then floats a pass over his receiver’s head.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Most quarterback’s accuracy gets greatly diminished on plays like that. The issue wasn’t his execution of the pass but rather his constant rolling to the right. Sometimes he put himself under pressure. I anticipate an improvement this year. He may still roll right a lot, but it will be more under control.
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He's already shown improvement in that area
So I’m not worried about that.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Alex has been learning to stay in the pocket
He already knows how to run. Watch a HL of him with his second season or his time at Utah on it. Dude is fast. Not Mike Vick fast but he is a very mobile QB. He’s been trying to learn how to be a real pocket QB. The next step is putting everything together which I see happening over the next year or 2
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Sep 7, 2010 12:10 AM PDT up reply actions
Indeed
That’s one of the things that always excited me about Alex. He’s a smart guy, but he’s also very athletic and has plenty arm strength and accuracy to be successful. He’s just not a wing-it type guy that you can plug in. He needs to be a system guy, and that’s why I think continuity will benefit him greatly.
I’d love to see him put it together like Aaron Rodgers. He really uses his athleticism well. He makes defenders choose between defending the pass or the run. Reminds me of the last 3 successful Niner QBs, frankly… lol
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He's got good mobility
But that just says more about Carr than it does Alex.
Because despite being in the league longer, he still doesn’t have Alex Smith’s footwork.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I did like Carr's look the first sack of the Charger game
when his helmet popped off on the ground. He just had a look of “why me?”
Logic merely enables one to be wrong with authority
Alex is not just good but excellent or better
at getting the ball out and avoiding the sack. Carr is slightly worse than Rodgers at holding onto it.
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Sep 7, 2010 12:08 AM PDT up reply actions
He likes N. Davis
Doesn’t like Carr.
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Sep 6, 2010 11:57 PM PDT up reply actions
He looked bad the first game he was in
improved markedly by the last.
I still wouldn’t want him starting but as an emergency backup I’m ok with it
Logic merely enables one to be wrong with authority
he's not an emergency backup
at least not technically.
The 3rd qb is the emergency backup
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions
lol
I think he is emergency at this point, given Troy doesn’t know the playbook or practiced yet. Troy would be..well I can’t even think of a word, but it would be bad if he had to play at this point.
Just using technicalities
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions
He'll know as much of the playbook as N. Davis by this time next week
Why we wasted a year on that moron I’ll never know
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Sep 7, 2010 12:12 AM PDT up reply actions
David Carr is below average
What are you basing your view on as far as mediocre? When has Carr shown anything worth being excited about?
by ZeroOneInfinity on Sep 6, 2010 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions
exactly
Carr is not a good QB
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions
correct me if i'm wrong
but he’s talking about Carr being average in the pool of NFL quarterbacks, which includes 2nd and 3rd stringers, not average among starting quarterbacks. In which case, Carr is probably actually slightly above average, making him a good #2, but a bad #1
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Thank you
That is exactly my point.
Obviously he is poor if you’re only looking at starting QBs. That’s only 32 guys, and he isn’t one of them. I’m talking about the roughly 100 QBs. David Carr is right in the middle of those guys.
Touchdown Forty Niners!
Well maybe
But I might be able to think of 17 different backup QBs better than David Carr
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by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions
So that's still 32 starters (and not all of them are better than Carr)
plus 17 backups makes 49 QBs better, with the same number as worse.
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Fine mabye 25
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by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions
You are absolutely wrong
Alex Smith wasn’t mediocre last year. He was mediocre his second year in the league. Last year he was above avg.
Carr is mediocre.
Nate Davis is a terrible QB.
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Sep 7, 2010 12:06 AM PDT up reply actions
And just for the record thats sad on the last one
So much physical ability and so little work ethic and understanding of the QB dynamic.
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Sep 7, 2010 3:09 AM PDT up reply actions
Compared to the other 32 starters
Alex Smith was like 16th-18th in most major categories.
That’s average (mediocre)
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by SportsChicken on Sep 7, 2010 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions
Last year Smith was pretty exactly average.
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by howtheyscored on Sep 7, 2010 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions
"Nate Davis is a terrible QB"
When did you see him be a terrible QB? I admit that the higher ups and most who have never been around him agree that he is not bright but to say he is a terrible QB is still up for debate.
I watched Davis be a horrible QB...
This very preseason.
I have reason to believe Troy Smith may surpass next season. Why?
Troy Smith is more accurate, has better pocket awarness, has a stronger arm, is a better athelete period
I don't think he has a stronger arm though
Carr’s arm is pretty strong.
He almost never gets off a deep throw but his arm is still strong.
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by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, agreed. Also, Carr is a decent enough athlete, so that isn’t hurting his game. His problem isn’t athleticism, it’s the speed of the game (more from a mental standpoint).
Touchdown Forty Niners!
You know what I think?
You’re a Bulldogs fan.
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by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Lol
No way in hell. Stanford Cardinal, all the way.
(49ers plz 2 drafting Luck k thx bye)
Touchdown Forty Niners!
Carr's learned a lot over the years
Did you see his highlight pass against Chargers? He’s still learning the O too.
We've got 3 pretty good QB's
Is what we are now. And it will be interesting to see what eve Jarret Brown does and what he’ll look like next year. Overall looking at the curent QB situation it looks a lot better than having Matt Hasselnoback and Clipboard jesus as your guys or Derek Anderson (though I like him) and..who else do they have?
by ChesapeakeBay9er on Sep 6, 2010 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Maximus Hall and John Skeleton.
(Max Hall, John Skelton).
by Andrew Davidson on Sep 6, 2010 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh yeah
Kinda like Max Hall but pffft overall LOL
by ChesapeakeBay9er on Sep 6, 2010 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Alex Smith
Has another 14 seasons till 40. He hasn’t even entered his QB prime yet. So yah. He’s still young
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Sep 7, 2010 12:05 AM PDT up reply actions
TROY SMITH IS OUR FUTURE
Dashon, Mays, and Bamm Bamm will get the record for most decapitations in one season
by MichaelClutchtree on Sep 6, 2010 5:54 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Refreshing isn't it?
every time i have questioned the front office this year they have come around and made sound, smart decisions. It’s nice to finally have a front office that has a plan, a direction and one that makes moves without making too much noise or causing disharmony on the team. Finally, this year, we have a FO we can have some confidence in. Troy Smith is an excellent addition to our team and I believe in no time will take Carr’s spot.
"A house divided against itself cannot stand."
~Abraham Lincoln
(SUPPORT ALEX SMITH)
by Iupati_like_its_1999 on Sep 6, 2010 5:54 PM PDT reply actions
wow
out the blue on that one somebody predicted this. Get your props!
Okay! Enough small talk let's get this division!
I like this a lot
He’s STABLE. He’s not great, but isn’t awful. I think he’ll be a great #2 for us.
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by MondayMorningMontana on Sep 6, 2010 5:58 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Here’s to shadows of Ohio State with many Troy Smith to Ted Ginn touchdown passes in garbage time.
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by MichaelClutchtree on Sep 6, 2010 6:00 PM PDT reply actions
First time he says...(wait for it...)
THE OSU gonna toss my cookies. Guess there are a bunch of osu’s floating around Ohio. And have you ever seen a fighting Buckeye – what the hell is that?
Former Ohio State student here...
Love the move. Worse arm than Davis (probably by far), but slightly better accuracy. Better mobility.
Key though – the guy has an awesome personality, and is a smart kid. Probably the same type of kid we all thought we had with Davis, before the stuff coming out about his lack of preparation and general complacency other than saying he is an NFL player (per Jason Whitlock).
I always wanted to see how Smith would do, but we know he had no chance with Flacco on the roster. Maybe the thought is that if Alex doesn’t work out, we’ll have Troy Smith and Carr (each with a year under the system) to compete and carry the load while we draft a new Quarterback. I would be very comfortable with that approach.
Well he had a chance Flacco's rookie season.....
but then he had some weird injury/illness, and once flacco got in, he never got out lol
by sanfranfanmdk on Sep 6, 2010 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Another former Ohio State student here
I watched Smith play a few times while he was at the OSU—-great mobility, good arm, could throw 40+ yards to Ginn and connect. A real team leader. I agree that we just upgraded for 2010, and perhaps for a lot longer than that if these guys (Carr, Troy Smith) are OK as backups for a few more years if we think Alex Smith is a keeper.
RE: The pretentious “the OSU”—-I think that was to emphasize that there are no branch campuses, just the mother ship in Columbus.
by seafood lover on Sep 6, 2010 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions
This is amusing.
http://www.ninersnation.com/search?advanced_search=true&all_these_words=troy+smith&any_of_these_words=&btn_advanced=Search&created_after=&created_after_freeform=&created_before=&created_before_freeform=&order=date&results_per_page=10&scope=community&search_user[username]=howtheyscored&this_exact_phrase=&type=Comment
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
Awww man, that didn’t work. Type my username into the “comments by” section.
And then it is amusing.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Sep 6, 2010 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions
By which I mean the “by user” section.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Sep 6, 2010 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions
And then click on “comments”
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Sep 6, 2010 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Good god this is a process….
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Sep 6, 2010 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions
howtheyscored, also known as “Tre9er.”
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I got it now
big time WTF moment.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
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by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions
?
Football outsiders?
Really?
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by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions
The stupid link didn’t work. Follow my process!
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Sep 6, 2010 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions
I DON'T GET IT
And then God created Saturn... and he liked it, so he put a ring on it.
Twitter me and what not.
HTS made some obscene comments regarding Troy Smith in 2008
Fooch too.
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by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Man...
The 49ers sure have 3 great college QBs! Haha.
Touchdown Forty Niners!
by Effage on Sep 6, 2010 6:03 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Twitter, Internet
Back in the day, we would have to wait a whole day for information like this. I love the future lol
Within the last 10 mins. 49ers, Matt and other retweets giving up that information!
Okay! Enough small talk let's get this division!
I want more Willis's
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by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd like to snag another Tukuafu or two.
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Still need an ILB...
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Not that this has anything to do with anything
but the new Boise State uniforms are hideous
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no way
Look at the numbers that what makes it awesome
Okay! Enough small talk let's get this division!
They look like something a 12 year old designed
Oh look wouldn’t it be cool to add flames! Must have more flames!
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huh
I saw images of people with the number! 49ers jerseys with the great ones within the numbers epic!
Okay! Enough small talk let's get this division!
I will say that i like the helmets of both teams a lot
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I like VT's
I also liked TCU’s helmets.
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by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions
VT
jerseys are awesome! Hoping NFL are taking notes!
Okay! Enough small talk let's get this division!
please tell me this is sarcasm.
the matted black helmet is nice, but the unis….horrible.
aw [site decorum]
I’m missing the game!
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by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Cool
How has Ryan Williams looked?
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by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Did he score their only TD?
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by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah
but it came after a long pass, so it wasn’t all him
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I hope I get to see it at halftime
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by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah
big play there
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by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Nice red zone stand
after that stupid personal foul
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Lets not draft that guy
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by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Raaaaaaaaiiiiiiiiiiderrrrrrrrrsssss
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by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions
0 pts
missed FG
Woo
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by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Well that was pathetic coverage
somebody blew their assignment on the hot route
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Ryan Williams is just too awesome
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by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions
He's not that awesome
there was no one within 10 yards.
My guess is one of the LBs started to see a sack in his future and so came up.
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You're a Boise fan?
I’m just a Ryan Williams fan so, yeah.
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by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions
eew
Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
?
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by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions
i despise boise st
Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
because
they don’t deserve the NC talk they’ve been getting, mostly.
Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
Seriously?
How can you look at their record over the past several years and say that?
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because
they play MAYBE 2 contenders a year.
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Not their fault contenders won't play them
this is the biggest reason I hate college football.
A team wins every game in front of them but is denied even a chance at playing for a championship because of where their school’s at? It’s not fair to the school or the athletes
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2 contenders is more than Alabama or Florida play
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Sep 7, 2010 12:17 AM PDT up reply actions
a 1-2 loss team
out of the SEC, or a 1 loss team out of the big 12, 10 or pac 10 would be more deserving, simply because of the grind of their schedule
Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
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--Daisy Owl
Sorry
I don’t buy the strength of schedule garbage.
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bullshit.
Oregon ran over NM state 72-0. ‘Bama beat SJ St. by 45, and was playing 2nd stringers in the 2nd quarter. Those are the caliber teams Boise plays week in and week out. If ’Bama wants to repeat, they’ll have to go through Florida twice (probably) not even counting Penn St, Auburn, etc.
Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
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--Daisy Owl
Alabama
will have to beat more quality opponents to get the NC this year than Boise has faced in the last 4 years combined.
Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
Which is why teams like Alabama
can make it to a NC with a one loss season where a team like BSU has to go undefeated.
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exactly
which is why it pisses me off when people bitch about a 1 loss team being in the NC instead of undefeated Boise.
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You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
Mostly what pisses me off
is that teams like Boise (or Utah or BYU) never get a chance to compete, even though I’d argue that they could dominate, or at least contend, easily in conferences like the Pac-10 or Big 12
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it does suck
that their conference schedule is so bad. I don’t really know what can be done about it though, except Boise should be begging to join any of the better conferences every chance they get. At least Utah won’t have that problem in a couple years.
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--Daisy Owl
Why don't they move?
Wasn’t Utah supposed to be in the Pac 10?
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by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions
they will be
starting in 2012
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Good for them.
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by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Utah Pac-10
Boise will joint the MWC starting 2012. BYU contemplating a move as well. Some think they might go independent for football
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I thought they already did?
Signed a deal with ESPN, I heard.
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by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd heard they were considering it
didn’t know if it was complete. Just looked it up and the deal’s complete for the 2011 season
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Yeah
And I also heard something about them wanting to play Notre Dame.
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by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions
One of the highlights of my young life
was BYU beating up on Notre Dame in Provo
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now don't get me wrong
I’m not saying they’re terrible, they’re probably on par with an Arkansas or an Oregon State, but National Championship contenders? please.
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--Daisy Owl
We'll see I guess
If Boise makes it to the NC they’ll be facing a really tough team.
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by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Utah beat Alamaba's ass the year before they won the NC
Boise would have beaten Alabama or Florida’s ass too
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Sep 7, 2010 12:21 AM PDT up reply actions
Also - I made a lot of money on that game
taking checks off stupid SEC fans that think their conference means something.
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Sep 7, 2010 12:21 AM PDT up reply actions
LOL @ insinuating Auburn is good
Football is big business in the SEC but all the talent is at Bama or Florida. The rest of the SEC stands a bit over conference USA
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Sep 7, 2010 12:19 AM PDT up reply actions
and they haven't
in any of their undefeated seasons.
Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
true!
I’m fully in favor of a playoff.
Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
So is 99% of the world public
but not the BCS. I hope like heck it goes to a playoff system in the next few years.
by ChesapeakeBay9er on Sep 6, 2010 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions
There absolutely needs to be a playoff
and it could happen easily and still keep the bowl game system
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yeah
it wouldn’t even make the season longer (in terms of actual time, they’d play more games, of course)
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i doubt it
there’s a 6-8 week break between the end of the regular season and the NC game as is.
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That's the issue
The NCAA doesn’t want to interfere with “academics”.
Which is a load of [site decorum] but w/e
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by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions
more like
the NCAA doesn’t want to interfere with “$$$$$$$”
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exactly
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by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions
It's the money
Bowl Games make too much money but you could still have the four major bowl games host a playoff each and rotate the national championship game.
DIv II and Div III football have playoffs.
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and the FCS (formerly Div. 1-AA)
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--Daisy Owl
I know the reason is money
But I just can’t believe that a playoff system wouldn’t make more money. You could keep all the sites like stated, do maybe a 16 team format and like basketball, have an NIT tourney to include 32 teams in the process. That’s just one possibly solution out of many. Any way it would work, I really can’t believe playoffs wouldn’t bring in more money.
I agree
All they have to do is keep is just like it is, and let the BCS games (Eight teams) play on in an 8 team playoff.
THAT would be good enough for me.
"Bears are crazy, Willie. They'll bite your head off if you're wearing steak on it."
3 VETS QBs
So I guess we will have to keep an eye on qbs in college this year. 1-3 rounds have to be addressed for a qb. Hands down
Okay! Enough small talk let's get this division!
Not if Alex pans out
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by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Only if Alex doesn't play well.
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weren't you supposed to be getting chinese food?
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by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes, already got it.
Number six, sesame chicken. It’s right around the corner of my current location.
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Mine is the #8 special
mandarin chicken and fried rice
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Excellent stuff, there.
This particular restaurant is rather limited, and I didn’t like much of anything else from there, but the sesame chicken is some of the best I’ve had.
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I thought you lived on a farm
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by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions
“from my current location.”
I’m at my sister’s place in Turlock. The Chinese food place is China Cafe.
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I'd be alright
with moving the bottom half of our draft to get a 2nd 1st rounder if Luck slides. Get Clayborne or Dowling with OUR 1st then get Luck and develop him as a future possibility.
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Sep 7, 2010 12:24 AM PDT up reply actions
or after tonight
Kellen Moore and Tyrod Taylor too. There might be a flood of good QBs this year.
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Sep 7, 2010 3:05 AM PDT up reply actions
Kellen Moore has ice in his veins
dude doesn’t fluster in big pressure situations.
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Yeah it looked like there was zero pressure at all on him
Where do you see him going in the draft? With all the QB talent do you think we could grab him in rd 2? Dowling or Clayborne in rd 1 and then Moore in 2. We could groom him the proper way like Young was on the Niners. Even if Alex becomes a superstar it would be worthwhile having a guy like that as #2. And later he could become trade bait or take over if Alex gets hurt.
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Sep 8, 2010 12:35 AM PDT up reply actions
I'll be surprised if he's not available in round 3
I like him but he doesn’t exactly have a big arm. His throws tend to have hang time like a punt which is gonna be a problem when facing NFL defenses.
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Maybe
Luck and Locker are options too
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by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Kellen Moore and Tyrod Taylor too
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Sep 7, 2010 3:06 AM PDT up reply actions
Them too
I like Moore more than Taylor though.
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by SportsChicken on Sep 7, 2010 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions
Gah! (VT/Boise)
Should have thrown to Williams there!
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DAVIS VS. SMITH
SMITH IS MORE OF A SCRAMBLER AS HE WAS AT OHIO ST. BUT DAVIS HAS A CANNON OF AN ARM WHICH SMITH DOES NOT, HIS IS JUST ABOVE AVERAGE!!!! DAVIS HAS UPSIDE BUT THE PROBLEM IS LEARNING THE PLAYBOOK AND I BELIEVE THAT IS THE REASON OF HIS RELEASE!!!!! THEY SHOULD JUST BRING IN JARRETT BROWN OFF THE PRACTICE SQUAD AND LET HIM GET HIS FEET WET THAT WAY AND LEARN FROM GAME TO GAME………THIS GUY HAS A VERY GOOD ARM AND IS ATHELTIC TOO!!!!
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--Daisy Owl
SMITH BY THE WAY WAS A 3 ROUND PICK BY THE RAVENS 2006. SO NOT MUCH IS LOST HERE………….FORMER HEISMAN CANADATE!!!!!!!
Stop with the CAPS
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
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by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Can you please not type in all caps lock?
We’re very, very laid back when it comes to structure and the like, but all capital letters is just bad for everyone.
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THIN ICE, EFFAGE
BAAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNNEEEDDDDDDD
And then God created Saturn... and he liked it, so he put a ring on it.
Twitter me and what not.
Dude don't listen to him..
it’s the one he’s had in his mouth for the last hour..you so don’t want it
by ChesapeakeBay9er on Sep 6, 2010 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Dashon, Mays, and Bamm Bamm will get the record for most decapitations in one season
by MichaelClutchtree on Sep 6, 2010 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions
canadate
he won the 2006 heisman
"Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die."
im gonna be all up on you like a spider monkey!
i can just see delonte west winning a game of poker against lebron, throwing down the cards he yells, "who's your daddy!"...."oh, sorry man"
by remembering9ergods on Sep 6, 2010 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't Heisman winners have a long history of stinking it up in the NFL?
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by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions
usually
yippee
"Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die."
im gonna be all up on you like a spider monkey!
i can just see delonte west winning a game of poker against lebron, throwing down the cards he yells, "who's your daddy!"...."oh, sorry man"
by remembering9ergods on Sep 6, 2010 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Woot!
Ryan Williams in for the score
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ESPN's take on Smth (Troy that is)
Smith is a three-year player who has only attempted 10 passes in the past two seasons. He is a short, compact-built player with a strong enough arm to make all the throws. Smith is very tough competitive player and an exceptional athlete. He has enough talent and physical tools to potentially contribute as a return man or at another skill position. As a passer, his lack of ideal height is a major concern and he is best throwing on the roll-out. Smith is an ideal backup signal-caller because of his innate leadership and playmaking abilities but hasn’t been able to get on the field to contribute thus far.
by ChesapeakeBay9er on Sep 6, 2010 6:29 PM PDT reply actions
when he came out of college they werent even sure if he would stay a QB. he hasnt played enough for anyone to tell if he can be a reliable QB at this level. he is a perfect fit for teh wildcat if we run it
"Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die."
im gonna be all up on you like a spider monkey!
i can just see delonte west winning a game of poker against lebron, throwing down the cards he yells, "who's your daddy!"...."oh, sorry man"
by remembering9ergods on Sep 6, 2010 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Even though...
the Niners will never start a ‘black’ QB, dont mean to sound racist… its just a trend and a statement from the past
That is such a terrible comment
On so many levels
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by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
It's not a "view of the world" issue
You’re making some very irresponsible assumptions
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by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Ok
All good then, bro.
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by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Niners have already started a black QB
so you’re already wrong
Logic merely enables one to be wrong with authority
Hey i was Nate Davis HOMER!
Im just going by memories of past and what I was told as a kid from other people, I do not agree with the assessment or statement.
2009 Alex Smith (10) / Shaun Hill (6)
2008 Shaun Hill (8) / J.T. O’Sullivan (8)
2007 Alex Smith (7) / Trent Dilfer (6) / Shaun Hill (2) / Chris Weinke (1)
2006 Alex Smith (16)
2005 Alex Smith (7) / Tim Rattay (4) / Ken Dorsey (3) / Cody Pickett (2)
2004 Tim Rattay (9) / Ken Dorsey (7)
2003 Jeff Garcia (13) / Tim Rattay (3)
2002 Jeff Garcia (16)
2001 Jeff Garcia (16)
2000 Jeff Garcia (16)
1999 Jeff Garcia (10) / Steve Stenstrom (3) / Steve Young (3)
1998 Steve Young (15) / Ty Detmer (1)
1997 Steve Young (15) / Jim Druckenmiller (1)
1996 Steve Young (12) / Elvis Grbac (4)
1995 Steve Young (11) / Elvis Grbac (5)
1994 Steve Young (16)
1993 Steve Young (16)
1992 Steve Young (16)
1991 Steve Young (10) / Steve Bono (6)
1990 Joe Montana (15) / Steve Young (1)
1989 Joe Montana (13) / Steve Young (3)
1988 Joe Montana (13) / Steve Young (3)
1987 Joe Montana (11) / Steve Young (3) / Bob Gagliano (1)
1986 Joe Montana (8) / Jeff Kemp (6) / Mike Moroski (2)
1985 Joe Montana (15) / Matt Cavanaugh (1)
1984 Joe Montana (15) / Matt Cavanaugh (1)
1983 Joe Montana (16)
1982 Joe Montana (9)
1981 Joe Montana (16)
1980 Steve DeBerg (9) / Joe Montana (7)
1979 Steve DeBerg (16) / Joe Montana (1)
1978 Steve DeBerg (11) / Scott Bull (5)
1977 Jim Plunkett (14)
1976 Jim Plunkett (12) / Scott Bull (2)
1975 Norm Snead (7) / Steve Spurrier (6) / Tom Owen (1)
1974 Tom Owen (7) / Joe Reed (4) / Dennis Morrison (2) / Norm Snead (1)
1973 John Brodie (6) / Steve Spurrier (5) / Joe Reed (3)
1972 Steve Spurrier (9) / John Brodie (5)
1971 John Brodie (14)
1970 John Brodie (14)
1969 John Brodie (10) / Steve Spurrier (4)
1968 John Brodie (14)
1967 John Brodie (10) / George Mira (2) / Steve Spurrier (2)
1966 John Brodie (13) / George Mira (1)
1965 John Brodie (13) / George Mira (1)
1964 John Brodie (12) / George Mira (2)
1963 Lamar McHan (9) / John Brodie (3) / Bob Waters (2)
1962 John Brodie (14)
1961 John Brodie (14)
1960 John Brodie (8) / Y.A. Tittle (4)
1959 Y.A. Tittle (10) / John Brodie (2)
1958 Y.A. Tittle (6) / John Brodie (6)
1957 Y.A. Tittle (11) / John Brodie (1)
1956 Y.A. Tittle (8) / Earl Morrall (4)
1955 Y.A. Tittle (12)
1954 Y.A. Tittle (12)
1953 Y.A. Tittle
1952 Frankie Albert / Y.A. Tittle
1951 Frankie Albert / Y.A. Tittle
1950 Frankie Albert
1949 Frankie Albert
1948 Frankie Albert
1947 Frankie Albert
1946 Frankie Albert
Ed Blount has played in 1 game, in his 1 year career, with the San Francisco 49ers. Blount was born on Feb 26, 1964 in Los Angeles, CA. He attended Washington State college. He was not drafted. Browse all of Ed Blount’s season and career fantasy points and stats and see how he stacks up against his teammates and others at his position.
That's not what we're talking about
you stated the 49ers never started a black QB, which is wrong. They started Ed Blount during the the 1987 strike season.
Logic merely enables one to be wrong with authority
His one claim to fame is being the QB for the 49ers during
the strike season
Logic merely enables one to be wrong with authority
Well I did not know that
I sincerely hope Troy Smith (I wanted Nate Davis tbh) can make strides and be a productive QB for teh Niners
In case you havent noticed… i am a complete HOMER! In fact the Niners have won the SB every year since 1990 on my TV, sorry if everyone else gets the ‘censored’ government TV and I get the real deal. That is how delusional I am about the Niners
Dude I live in Idaho
how many games do you think I get to see on TV?
None, unless it’s primetime.
Logic merely enables one to be wrong with authority
Yeah I'm getting DTV this year
Tired of internet streams
Logic merely enables one to be wrong with authority
Who do you get mostly ...
… here in Vegas it’s alot of the Cowboy’s and Viking’s …!!
I'm your " Huckelberry "...it's juz my game ...!!
But the Casino's show's them all ...
… but with no sound for the Niner games …!!
I'm your " Huckelberry "...it's juz my game ...!!
I could drive 30 min south
to the INdian reservation and their Bingo Hall, but I don’t think they have the sports on
Logic merely enables one to be wrong with authority
There are quite a few more HD internet streams now
You can gut it out for one more year?
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by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions
IDK?
I was assuming that you were going to get DTV next season.
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by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Good for you
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by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions
DTV
is awesome cept you have to pay an extra 100 dollars for the HDTV feeds
but to me its worth it 110%
The 49ers never started a Chinese QB
I think the Niners would have to hire a black coach in order to have a black QB play for them.. oh yes.! I forget. they did, and we all (most all of us) love Sing as a coach.
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, either way, YOU'RE RIGHT !"
I know huh?
Where is the outrage?
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
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by SportsChicken on Sep 7, 2010 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions
It still doesn't matter
Just because certain people were against colored’s playing QB up until 1970 doesn’t mean it’s still like that right now.
I’m not going to assume that the Yorks don’t like colored people.
Maybe you don’t know: Mike Singletary is not light skinned.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
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by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Look!
I am sorry for making the comment as such, but it is apparent through empirical evidence who has been a starter at QB
There's definitely a long history of racism in the NFL
with both players and coaches (which is why I like the Rooney rule for coaches). I just object to the blanket statement that it will never happen, especially since the decision isn’t the York’s.
Logic merely enables one to be wrong with authority
Should it be pointed out
That a big part of breaking through that racism has been the African American coaching intern program that is stil going on today and has brought into coaching guys like Mike Tomlin and raheem Morris along with countless others. Guy who started that may have been someone you’ve heard of coaching for the team your calling racist.
The 49ers don’t care about black quarterbacks
Dashon, Mays, and Bamm Bamm will get the record for most decapitations in one season
by MichaelClutchtree on Sep 6, 2010 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Mike Meyers' reaction:
Priceless.
Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
Not you.
Sorry, I dont comment often, dont always get the hang of how the structure works
and I think
weve all learned why I dont comment very often, oops. Also i tip my nerd hat to you sir, I think I know a lot about the Niners but I did not know Ed blount.
I prefer geek myself
nerd implies social awkwardness. Geek just means you know too much about one subject
Logic merely enables one to be wrong with authority
Ah.
Ah, well I am very socially awkward, and its my hat
“and it’s my hat,” made me laugh more than I should have. Well done.
And then God created Saturn... and he liked it, so he put a ring on it.
Twitter me and what not.
I don't get it
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
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by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions
There's not any particular joke
Just a bit of quirkiness. He tipped his hat to him, smileyman mentioned something about it, so the guy says “well it’s my hat.” which is great.
And then God created Saturn... and he liked it, so he put a ring on it.
Twitter me and what not.
Ah
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions
It's ok, don't worry
Besides, Jacory Harris may be our future.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
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by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions
not a fan of troy smith at all
id rather have nate davis who i feel will make a name for himself within teh next 2-3 years.
"Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die."
im gonna be all up on you like a spider monkey!
i can just see delonte west winning a game of poker against lebron, throwing down the cards he yells, "who's your daddy!"...."oh, sorry man"
by remembering9ergods on Sep 6, 2010 6:55 PM PDT reply actions
Maybe
I’m still a Nate Davis fan.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
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by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Titus Young is dangerous returner
too bad that one got denied him due to holding. Not that it matters since they just got it back with a huge run
Logic merely enables one to be wrong with authority
Well...
You guys have to remember that the QB coach Mike Johnson was in Baltimore when Troy Smith was drafted. I know he coached the receiver in his time there but at least there is some familiarity and he can help Troy and Coach Raye in getting Troy to understand the playbook
Mike Johnson is an interesting coach
He seems to be the guy right below Jimmy Raye on the offensive side of the ball. So I’m guessing he has quite a bit of influence when it comes to these guys.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
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by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Well its been said that once Jimmy Raye steps down that Mike Johnson would be his successor at the O.C position
by Lok on Sep 6, 2010 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Lol
I’m the one that said that when Mike Johnson was hired.
I can’t believe it really caught on.
I still do think it’s going to happen though, Mike Johnson is the only offensive assistant that has any meaningful experience calling plays.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
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by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions
The old troy smith to ted ginn combo is back
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kN3Gem1T3qI&feature=related
GeT Ya Popcorn ReadY
The Last Names Ever, First Names Greatest.
Is Troy Smith
the fastest player on the Niners now?
Probably not
Ginn is most likely faster
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
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by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions
No
Ginn, Mays, Williams, Adams, Brock, probably Gore are faster. Probably several more I don’t know about.
by seafood lover on Sep 6, 2010 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Willis and VD maybe.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
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by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Nope
CBS has him at running 4.72 in his combine and Ginn is 4.38
by ChesapeakeBay9er on Sep 6, 2010 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions
That's pretty slow
He looks a lot faster than that when playing
How fast was Tebow?
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by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions
tebows best time was 4.62
i looked it up and smiths best 40 time was 4.67, still not close to what i thought he’d run
"Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die."
im gonna be all up on you like a spider monkey!
i can just see delonte west winning a game of poker against lebron, throwing down the cards he yells, "who's your daddy!"...."oh, sorry man"
by remembering9ergods on Sep 6, 2010 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions
That seems about right
Alex was never that fast.
He just picked his spots well.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
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by SportsChicken on Sep 7, 2010 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions
thats it?
i ran 4.69 when i tried out for the reds scouts, i wouldve bet money smith was aroun 4.50 area. looks alot faster on TV i guess
"Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die."
im gonna be all up on you like a spider monkey!
i can just see delonte west winning a game of poker against lebron, throwing down the cards he yells, "who's your daddy!"...."oh, sorry man"
by remembering9ergods on Sep 6, 2010 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Dang...
I missed the last 4 min cause I had to run to the store and buy glow sticks when that music kept looping.
Honestly, I don’t know squat about Troy Smith, but that video makes him look pretty darn impressive. One thing I couldn’t help but notice, besides his crazy mobility, was hitting his receivers in stride. As that has been my biggest criticism of Alex, I couldn’t help but notice. Not saying he should replace Alex, I am not so easily won. I am just saying, I wish this had happened at the beginning of preseason instead of the end. I would love to see what he can do now.
Boise in trouble, Smileyman
Ryan Williams is getting it done.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
And they lost it
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by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Boise needs to put together a long drive on offense
Give their defense some rest so they can close out the game.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
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by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Need to clean up that tackling too
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by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah
Key 3rd down play a little while ago kept it going.
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by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions
I really wish this commercial was true
that Ole Miss chooses Admiral Ackbar as their mascot
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"What kind of run did they just execute there?"
“ITS A TRAP!”
by Sloan on Sep 6, 2010 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Props to you for a perfect execution of the meme
Logic merely enables one to be wrong with authority
Similar? Really? Pretty much the opposite
Smith- small, quick, scrambler, accurate QB with limited arm strength, smart with the football
Davis- raw, big, cannon arm, sometimes careless with the ball
I don’t see many similarities at all
they're both black.
boom, roasted.
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--Daisy Owl
how many Smith's is it now?
The coach decided it was better to keep the Smith/Davis ratio high. Troy Smith and Brian Westbrook in the backfield would be a look we’ve never got close to before. Troy Smith also played high school football with Ginn Jr. according to Wiki.
Yeah but
Al Bundy didn’t win a Heismann LOL
by ChesapeakeBay9er on Sep 6, 2010 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions
no, but he did score 4 TDs in one game.
by Andrew Davidson on Sep 6, 2010 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions
You have high blood pressure right now Smiley?
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
not really
I’m not a huge Bronco fan—not like I am a 49er.
Mostly I root for them because they’re local
Logic merely enables one to be wrong with authority
Ah
Still a very exciting game.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
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by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions
And we're not even in the 4th quarter!
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by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Moore's a good QB
I can’t get used to the whtie stripes on college footballs—it makes the balls look like they’re wobbling
Logic merely enables one to be wrong with authority
I've alwaysliked the white stripes on the ends of the football
I like college footballs more than the NFL footballs.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
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by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Reply fail?
But yeah I’d like to see Frank Gore break a lot of long runs.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
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by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Look I was a fan of Davis as a project...
…but too many people are still caught up in what he did LAST preseason against 2nd and 3rd string defenses. (I say last year because, reality check: he was NOT impressive this preseason)
So, we can be disappointed in him being gone (I am), but as far as actually affecting the team this has no impact.
Anyone who is devastated by this move has no real basis to be.
I was a big fan, and I’d still love to see him develop into a legit QB, but some people are acting like we just cut a high draft pick, sure thing, elite prospect. I won’t lose any sleep over this.
yeah sorry I should clarify, you should hear what my friends are saying
this thread has been refreshingly realistic about the move
Troy Smith vs David Carr...And the winner is
Troy smith. I will say it once again Smith is more accurate, has better pocket awareness, has a stronger arm, and is a better athelete. Plus Smith has a few real game experience than Davis. The 49ers’s options at backup QB’s just got better.
certainly
the only real impact this could potentially have on the team is positive…
if god forbid our top 2 QBs take a beating, we’ve got a guy with some experience, saavy and leadership ability that can fill in
I don't even know if this is appropriate
But I wanted to do it anyway.
"Bears are crazy, Willie. They'll bite your head off if you're wearing steak on it."
Because we signed Troy Smith?
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
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by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions
And there it is
Touch down on a great looking play-action
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lol
they always find the ones that are going to cry
Okay! Enough small talk let's get this division!
What's a Hokie , ...
…. think;n it was a relative of mine from the south …!!
I'm your " Huckelberry "...it's juz my game ...!!
Nate Davis:
I didn’t want to say this while he was still with the niners, but he Nate Davis never seemed at all close to fitting what we (the niners) needed in a quarter back.
We are designed to be a team with a dominant and intimidating defense, and what we need from our offense is possession, 1st downs, clock management, and keeping the number of plays where our defense is on the field to a reasonable (i.e., low) number. Crabtree, Davis, Morgan and Delaney are a perfect fit for that, as are Gore and Westbrook. Nate Davis claim to fame was a bomb to Ginn. That is old-style raiders offense. 3 and out or a bomb for a touchdown. Aside from questions about his ability and potential, and I will keep and open mind on that, not a good fit.
This is Patrick Willis’ team. He needs a QB, and an offense, that can possess the ball and control the clock.
from ManBearPig:
Smith- small, quick, scrambler, accurate QB with limited arm strength, smart with the football
Davis- raw, big, cannon arm, sometimes careless with the ball
This move makes it certain that the 49ers will draft a QB next year.
I think that Smith will have a great year and will be resigned, but they need something better than what we have at the #2 and #3 QB position.
QBs #2 and #3 may get a lot better with coaching and a good O-line
Don’t be too surprised to see everybody get better as they get to play with the talent around them now.
by seafood lover on Sep 6, 2010 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions
I think so too
Troy Smith and David Carr will most likely compete for the No.2 job (this time it’s a fair competition) and some rookie will be brought in as the No.3
Although there is still Jarrett Brown…but he’s probably not going to get a single rep at QB during practice all season.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions
just tape a number 8 in front of it. oh wait, Nate wore number 7, nevermind. you’re punk’d.
by Andrew Davidson on Sep 6, 2010 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Thankfully I got the Davis jersey starting with an 8
It was either Gore, Willis, Crabtree or VD. The store just received a shipment of Taylor Mays jerseys but the low end version or that would have been my purchase. My first jersey purchase, it’s a minefield. If VD doesn’t resign than I will be pissed.
don’t worry, it’s a sweet jersey regardless. I got an Owens jersey as a gift during his last season with the Niners. Wore the [decorum] out of it before he departed, which I knew was coming.
by Andrew Davidson on Sep 6, 2010 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Still love me some T.O.
I was always right there with him screaming on the sidelines, bitching out Greg Knapp. It’s 27-7, time to throw the ball [site decorum]’in T.O. before we lose this one.
Anthony Davis wears 76
I’m sure you can fashion that 8 into a 6 and buy a 7 on Ebay.
Or just buy both a 7 and a 6 on Ebay to make things easier.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Late to the party
Went out after I figured all the action was over for the time being. I’m ok with this Troy Smith signing, not too excited about it, but I like him as an emergency over Davis at this point. I hope the Niners still consider adding Nate Davis to the practise squad just to guage how hard he works during the season and next offseason. I like Davis’ initial abilities, and hope he develops into a solid QB some day. He just needs to work harder.
I kinda like Troy Smith
Minus being a buckeye. He’s a popular guy but seemed to continually make waves in the locker room when he did not become the starter. Player he most resembles, Steamin Willie Beamen. He could be popular early and a guy the 49ers would love to push out at the end of the season.
Huh?
Willie Beamen was just a movie character.
Was he based on a real person?
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
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by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions
My name is Willie, Beamon. I keep the ladies… Well click the link
by Andrew Davidson on Sep 6, 2010 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Ha ha, that video has issues but still 100,000 times better than whatever that 49ers team produced in the late 80’s.
The video would almost hold up today if it wasn’t for the pastel color swim suits on the beeoches.
have you ever heard/seen the Raiders 80s song? not sure if it has a video, but it’s even more pathetic than the Niners one. I’ll see if I can find a link.
by Andrew Davidson on Sep 6, 2010 10:35 PM PDT up reply actions
I really didn't like that movie
Terrible casting.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Sep 7, 2010 11:33 AM PDT up reply actions
I see this as a postive
in that Troy knows the Baltimore offense, so we have an edge going into the Superbowl against the Ravens this season.
lol
I’d rather face the Jets in the SB.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Sep 6, 2010 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I’d rather the 49ers face Cleveland or Buffalo in the Super Bowl. You guys are nuts.
by Andrew Davidson on Sep 6, 2010 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions
No
The Jets must be punished for tampering with Crabtree
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Sep 7, 2010 11:33 AM PDT up reply actions
I just wanted to come back into the thread and reiterate how happy this makes me.
TROY SMITH!
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
lol
Now if only the 49ers could acquire Jason Campbell and Joe Flacco your life would be complete.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Sep 7, 2010 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions
JOE FLACCO!
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Sep 7, 2010 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions
Va Tech put up a good fight and there was a bad late hill call towards the end...
But I think both QBs were extremely impressive. Even if we don’t need a QB we should be drafting one next year as a long-term insurance policy.
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Sep 7, 2010 3:03 AM PDT up reply actions
Getting a monopoly on QBs named Smith, eh?
Just need to replace Carr with a Smith, and we’ll be set! I like the signing. Troy Smith probably has more overall upside with this team than Davis did. He’ll be 3rd this year while he learns the playbook, then can take over for Carr as the backup eventually. Not bad.
"If you can accept losing, you can't win." ~Vince Lombardi
Tweet Tweet.
Found this... One of his criticized NFL games
But the INT was the only one that really looked bad…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxrWENPjFz4
NATE DAVIS -ITS TOUGH BEING NFL QB epecially 49ers!!!
Oh Nate!!! Where art thou? Just learnt that its tough and extremely competitive in the NFL Arena,more ever a 49ers QB!!! Nate Davis had his one chance, and he never took it.I guess its gonna sink into his head after sometime the BIG Opportunity he was given.
If l Was Nate Davis What l would have Done To Be 49ERS QB!!!
If l Was Nate Davis What l would have Done;
1) Hook up with CRABS & V.D.,even if it meant sucking up to them over the off season just to through the ball to them.
2) Learnt the PLAYBOOK by sucking up to Papa Raye over the offseason if it meant doing his house chores e.g. Karate Kid Style.
3) Hooked up with Joe Montana & Steve Young
4) Did some 49ERS Charity things with Jed
5) Did some 49ER Website blogging
6) Carried Coach Singletary’s equipment during practice like a teacher’s pet
7) Last but not least i’ld FOOD POISON My competition -LMAO :)))
You never really know about QB's
Until like 3-4 years into their careers. Then they either bust or get better quickly. T. Smith still has a lot of upside, because he is young at 26 but has some experience. The Ravens are not exactly an offensive Juggernaut. It might be possible that T. Smith plays better in the Niners offense. Brown is on the practice squad and has possible upside too. I think A. Smith and Carr will do for this year. If neither is able to get it done, and T. Smith and Brown on the PS are not attractive alternatives, the Niners record might be such that a High round QB drafting may be in order. Now I HOPE that scenario doesn’t happen, but if it did, I could see it going down that way. If Smith is eventually pronounced a bust officially by being waived, then all bets are off and they very well might draft a QB that Singletary and Raye want. Neither have any stake in Smith other than trying to do their best to not completely lose out on a number one overall. All that being said, Smith has his best opportunity to succeed this year with extra protection coming together in the young strong linemen, and more weapons than EVER before in his career. If he cant succeed this year, he never will. I am pulling for him, but he has disappointed so often that you almost have to preface everything you say about the guy with “If he can just turn it around…”. I hope Smith has a career year and leads the Niners into the playoffs. That would be some vindication that Smith DID warrant a first round draft pick and would inadvertently make Alice Davis across the bay look even more Stup1d than he does now (Silver and Bleak Diaper and all…) SO lets get behind Smith, because he is pulling the trigger and he needs to make accurate passes for first downs. Gore’s tank isn’t half empty yet, but that day is coming faster than any of us want. Dixon looks good but Gore is a playoff caliber RB. If Smith can just be above average, it would go a long way toward winning the west.
Another year, another chance to hope for the team !!
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