Originally Posted by jAZ (Post 9415235)

I think the Chiefs will win because Andy Reid has a long history of doing it.

And in particular, he has a long history of finding lesser known QB's that he plugs into his system to significant success. So much so, that he sells them off to the highest bidder. I love that. That plays in our favor.

Originally Posted by jAZ (Post 9415301)

We (fans) don't have the tools to give the best answer to that. It's hard enough job when you have all of the tools. It's PURE FANTASY to pretend that fans with other jobs can do a better job in the long run, than any pro doing their job using all the tools they have.

I'm not avoiding your question, my answer is that we shouldn't try to (seriously) answer that question. Have fun with the talk, but don't flip out when others disagree... specifically when those others are highly paid professionals.

Originally Posted by Pestilence (Post 9415306)

Yeah.....just completely blow by the fact that you were ****ing wrong.

Originally Posted by jAZ (Post 9415286)

My view is that you trust the professionals, always. The process they use is far more substantive and informed than the process almost any fan uses.

Originally Posted by the Talking Can (Post 9415343)

what's the point of a message board where you're constantly told to "be quiet, you're not a real GM"?

should we just discuss beer (even though we aren't real brewers)?

Originally Posted by jAZ (Post 9415294)

Like I said if he decides to pick Geno Smith #1 overall, that's great. Fan views on the matter mean nothing.

Originally Posted by PGM (Post 9415327)

Defer to authority!!!! Remember that in DC land.

Originally Posted by jAZ (Post 9415342)

Please... AJ Feeley and Kevin Kolb both performed for AR and were traded for high picks (2nd round at least) because the Eagles had the luxury of a better option at QB already.

Originally Posted by htismaqe (Post 9415348)

The process they use is entirely self-serving and born out of a need to subsist in their job more than anything else.

The "process" for fans and GMs alike, is entirely subjective.

Originally Posted by the Talking Can (Post 9415354)

both of those QBs suck shit

Originally Posted by htismaqe (Post 9415351)

So you're just going to ignore the totally erroneous statement you made and instead focus on one small part of your argument?

Originally Posted by jAZ (Post 9415235)

I think the Chiefs will win because Andy Reid has a long history of doing it.

And in particular, he has a long history of finding lesser known QB's that he plugs into his system to significant success. So much so, that he sells them off to the highest bidder. I love that. That plays in our favor.

It also tips the scales toward taking BPA, not QB with our #1. And if that doesn't work out this year, the odds are that in a few years, it will work out.

If AR wants Alex Smith over Geno Smith, then I'd be pretty excited to have Alex Smith playing in this system under this coach.

Now if AR wants Geno Smith over all other options, then I'll be just as excited to have him playing in this system under this coach.

Putting much stock into what fans want is just silly.

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut (Post 9415308)

Shenanigans.

Alex Smith was a fumbling kick returner away from a SB in 2011. When he went down in 2012 he was leading the NFL in passer efficiency and got benched for a guy that was just a hell of a lot more dynamic than Alex. Y'know what? Kaepernick's a hell of a lot more dynamic than Geno is as well.

Give Smith a good team and he can get you to 12 wins. And yes, it's absolutely possible that he could get hot like Flacco and take a team to the SB - he should have in 2011.

I'm getting really tired of people that feel that have to slam Alex Smith to justify Geno Smith. All that does is diminish Geno. Alex Smith would be as good as Trent Green was in KC under Andy Reid, I honestly believe that. Geno has the upside to be the top 10 guy that Alex doesn't, but that doesn't mean Alex is crap.