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Originally Posted by duncan_idaho
I don't know how you'd rate RG3's football IQ higher. Please explain. Smith does more pre-snap read work and it sounds like his preparation and chalk work rate with anybody.
And "it" factor is subjective. Let's see how interviews come out before we call that one.
I think Smith's touch and feel for the pocket/sliding to extend plays are superior. He also is better at fitting throws into tight windows, IMO, especially on the second level.
Griffin is a freak of nature athlete who must be defended entirely differently. On the college level, this created a lot of openings in the pass game that wouldn't have been there if he was a pure pocket passer like Geno.
They are very different prospects and shouldn't be compared, IMO.
Smith should be compared to guys like Bradford and Ryan, whose playing styles and strengths are similar to his.
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Damn this was a great post. I 100% agree with your last sentence. Geno reminds me of Sam Bradford, though I think he does have a higher ceiling.