Geno Smith fans roll call

[RealSNR]

NEW THREAD HEADER (11/17/12):

The list is gone. We will all be Geno Smith fans when he gets drafted by the Chiefs. For historical documentation's sake, I'll keep the list in a separate post on this thread: http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showp...postcount=3314

WHY GENO SMITH?
If you're wondering if Geno Smith is right for you, check out this brilliant post by Saccopoo:

http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showp...postcount=5388

Next, we have a few GIFs you may be interested in from the Oklahoma game. Insane potential. These are the elite throws that very few QBs can make. What more can I say? Geno Smith can be a franchise QB in the NFL, and the Chiefs need to take a shot on him.

GIF #1:

Spoiler!

GIF #2:

Spoiler!

GIF #3 (My favorite):

Spoiler!

HOW DO WE GET HIM HERE?

Glad you asked. I posted this checklist earlier. It probably belongs in the thread header, and will be updated as the Chiefs close out their season and start a new chapter in their franchise story.

Preparing for Geno Smith's Arrival In KC Checklist

1. [X] Lose games and acquire the #1 overall pick
2. [X] Get Pioli and the Patriot Way cronies the **** out
3. [X] Hire new GM/coach

OPTIONAL (but highly recommended):
4. [ ] Re-sign/tag Bowe, who really wants to play in KC with Geno
5. [ ] Re-sign/tag Albert

[DeezNutz]

Originally Posted by Cassel's Reckoning

HOW MANY ****AS BROUGHT THEY IRONS TONIGHT

HOW MANY ****AS WANNA RIDE TONIGHT

. ****s to the yes.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

4 more L's till party time.

[OnTheWarpath15]

Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

Lol at the BUCKY ****ING BROOKS ARTICLE mentioning how good a leader Smith is, how he's the best qb out there. How black ****ing bob is wrong.
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But he's COMPLETELY changed his mind on Smith in the last six weeks.

[SAUTO]

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

But he's COMPLETELY changed his mind on Smith in the last six weeks.

Exactly.

I think it's on black knob bobber to link or post Brooks' follow up retraction of that article
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[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Originally Posted by Sorter

Why don't you read the article your precious Bucky Brooks wrote about Geno? Then, kindly **** right on off to the Anti-Freeze alley and have yourself a jolly time. Bitch.

[Three7s]

Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

Exactly.

I think it's on black knob bobber to link or post Brooks' follow up retraction of that article
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The only article of Brooks' that I've found with anything SLIGHTLY negative about Smith was the one where he compares college QBs to current NFL QBs. He compared Smith to Campbell. And he didn't actually say anything negative in it. Everything else has been all positive on Smith.

[the Talking Can]

Originally Posted by Sorter

TRY GETTING A RESERVATION AT CHIEFSPLANET NOW YOU ****ING STUPID BASTARD! YOU, ****ING BASTARD!


Watching Smith from field level, I was impressed by his diverse all-around game and his ability to make plays from the pocket against a fierce pass rush. He never flinched under duress, and his willingness to stand and deliver with defenders in close proximity spoke volumes about his toughness. In addition, he showed tremendous grit and determination by leading the Mountaineers to victory in a hostile environment.

Now that I've had a day or so to reflect on Smith and his performance Saturday, I've identified three aspects of his game that really stood out to me:

1) Leadership: I have no concerns about Smith's leadership skills after what I saw Saturday. From the time the Mountaineers entered the field for pregame warmups until the conclusion of the game, Smith showed outstanding leadership qualities. He encouraged his teammates at every turn, refusing to hang his head when he turned the ball over on a pair of strip-sacks. Smith was obviously annoyed by the mistakes, but he didn't appear to wallow in self-pity, responding instead with improved play on the subsequent series.


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2) Poise: Great quarterbacks are unflappable in moments of stress, and Smith clearly handled himself well. He took a beating at the hands of the Longhorns' defensive line, but his game in the pocket never changed. Smith consistently delivered accurate throws to his intended receivers, despite having rushers in close proximity. He refused to wilt under the pressure of constant harassment, and his courage under fire helped West Virginia make several critical conversions with the game on the line. Smith tossed three lasers to Stedman Bailey on slants for scores, despite having defenders in his face each time he released the ball; on each toss, he stood in and took the shot while making an accurate throw. Most quarterbacks alter their release point or delivery with contact on the horizon, but Smith's ability to fire an accurate strike under duress was a testament to his courage and poise.

3) Accuracy and anticipation: Many assume that a quarterback with a gaudy completion percentage is the product of a system predicated on making easy throws like bubble screens and swings. The Mountaineers certainly incorporate such concepts in their playbook, but I was impressed with Smith's ability to excel on intermediate throws from the pocket. He consistently delivered pinpoint passes to his receivers on short posts, square-outs and seams. I loved his rhythm as a passer and his ability to quickly transition from play-fake to delivery without skipping a beat. This skill will help him acclimate quickly to the pro game; he already understands how to reposition his feet in the pocket to make throws, so adjusting to three-, five- and seven-step drops will not be a problem.

Smith also displayed fine awareness and anticipation while throwing his receivers into open areas. He repeatedly led wideouts away from defenders, and pinpoint placement prevented tips or deflections at the second level. Smith consequently avoided throwing any interceptions against a defense that maintained tight coverage for most of the night. On the season, Smith has thrown 24 touchdown passes to zero interceptions.



**** off you stupid ****ing bastard.

so, the only 'scout' that matters - according to the black reerun - wrote an evaluation of Smith that shoves a buick-sized "YOU'RE WRONG ABOUT EVERYTHING" up black reerun's ass....

wonderful...i wonder if maybe brooks doesn't have access to black reerun's tape?....

remember everyone, black reerun watches 'tape' and talks to 'scouts'....

[the Talking Can]

we should add a link to that article in the header under the title of:

"Black reerun's favorite scout recommends Geno Smith"

[Woodchuck]

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

But he's COMPLETELY changed his mind on Smith in the last six weeks.

No, i never said that. This article from October 29th was the most telling imo. You guys are ****ing idiots. Seriously, I really believe that. Also, times like this really inspire me to stay. It really cements me.

N.C. State quarterback Mike Glennon set to climb draft boards

By Bucky Brooks
Analyst, NFL.com and NFL Network
Published: Oct. 29, 2012 at 03:05 p.m. Updated: Nov. 1, 2012 at 12:19 p.m

Mike Glennon might be the best quarterback available in the 2013 NFL Draft.




I know that statement will take many by surprise, considering the endless hype and speculation surrounding West Virginia's Geno Smith and USC's Matt Barkley, but there is a growing sentiment in the NFL scouting community that the N.C. State star could be the crown jewel of this year's quarterback class.

I had heard about Glennon's ascension up draft boards across the league over the past few weeks, but it wasn't until I made a trip to North Carolina to study him in person on Saturday that I could see what all the commotion was about. Glennon's masterful performance in a 43-35 loss to North Carolina made the visit well worth the trouble.

(Bucky Brooks and Daniel Jeremiah discuss the top quarterback prospects in the latest NFL Draft Tracker podcast.)

Glennon completed 29 of his 52 passes for 467 yards, throwing five touchdowns and two interceptions. Those numbers might not be impressive at first glance, but when one considers the 10 passes dropped by Wolfpack receivers, it becomes clear that the stat sheet wasn't indicative of Glennon's efficient play from the pocket. Glennon connected on 20 of his first 29 passes and finished the night with five completions of 30-plus yards. Most impressively, he hit 10 different receivers and showed his capacity to make every throw in the book from the pocket.

Charting Glennon's throws, I noticed that while he worked every area of the field, he was particularly effective in the 10- to 15-yard void between the hashes, repeatedly hitting receivers on the move on an assortment of crossing routes and square-ins over the middle. Although the over/under read is a fairly simple one, the fact that Glennon wasn't afraid to throw between linebackers speaks volumes about his anticipation and awareness.

I noticed three additional aspects of Glennon's game that will stand out when NFL scouts pop in the tape:

1. Arm talent. Glennon is one of the most impressive throwers in college football. He has rare arm strength, and his ability to make all of the throws to every area of the field with zip and velocity makes him an ideal fit for most traditional pro-style systems. While watching him work against the Tar Heels, I was blown away by the pace of his balls. Glennon unleashes laser-like tosses on out-breaking routes; he will not have any issues throwing the deep comeback to the far side of the field from the pocket. When given the opportunity to attack down the field on vertical routes, Glennon displayed excellent accuracy and touch. He routinely dropped the ball in over the receiver's proper shoulder, and he rarely forced his receivers to alter their stride. This will certainly catch the attention of scouts and coaches who favor offensive systems built on the vertical passing game; it could be what separates Glennon from the other prospects leading up to the draft.



Mike Glennon makes up for a lack of athleticism with accuracy in the pocket. (David Butler II/US Presswire)

2. Pocket presence. Glennon is not an athletic playmaker, and he can't defeat defenses with his feet. He can, however, punish opponents with his precise passing skills. When given ample time to throw from a clean pocket, Glennon looked like a potential Pro Bowl-caliber player, delivering pinpoint throws to his intended targets and displaying the kind of consistent placement one would expect from an elite signal-caller. His accuracy and ball placement, in fact, ranked as definite bright spots in his overall performance. Though he showed outstanding poise against pressure, he simply lacked the elusiveness to avoid multiple rushers in the pocket, taking five sacks that a better athlete might have avoided. To succeed against blitz-heavy tactics as a pro, he'll need to develop a top-notch feel for deciphering coverage, particularly blitz pressure, and utilize hot reads/sight adjustments to exploit the defense's vulnerabilities. Glennon certainly appears to have the football IQ necessary for grasping and executing that concept after spending four years playing within a pro-style system at N.C. State, but he'll need additional coaching and repetitions to master the nuances of the tactic.

3. Leadership. One of the traits most coveted by scouts and coaches searching for a franchise quarterback is leadership ability. Elite quarterbacks must be able to inspire confidence in their teammates with their poise and performance under pressure. They must also outwork everyone in the building, putting in the time to master the nuances of the offense. Glennon exhibited all of those qualities with his strong performance against the Tar Heels. He rallied the Wolfpack back from an 18-point deficit, making a host of big plays to energize his sideline. Most importantly, he didn't give up on his teammates despite the countless miscues and blunders they made in the passing game. He kept his body language positive and his interactions in the huddle encouraging. Though N.C. State lost, Glennon showed all of the intangible qualities one looks for in a quarterback, likely boosting his value in the minds of evaluators.

Glennon is currently a borderline first-round pick on draft boards across the NFL, but the buzz circulating in the scouting community leads me to believe he'll make a dramatic jump up the charts as the evaluation process continues. At this stage of his development, Glennon reminds me of Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco. I can see a team falling in love with his talent when he works out in front of scouts at all-star games and other pre-draft workouts. With at least four more games to showcase his immense talent and potential, Glennon is definitely a prospect to watch over the next few months.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap100...b-draft-boards

[Titty Meat]

Glennon sucks

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Scott wants "Beaker" from the Muppets.

[Three7s]

Glennon?

That's the best you got?

How about you find an article stating that Geno Smith is a piece of shit, then we might actually read it and think otherwise.

We don't give a shit about Glennon.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Originally Posted by Bo's Pelini

Glennon sucks

Only a complete ****ing reerun would pick Glennon over Smith.

[Woodchuck]

That article was a glimpse into the real deal. That's why every board has changed based on it. I invested in that article. I have specifically been watching the outcome of that article and things have changed. After that article, CBS slowly started moving him up and Kiper and King talked about how shitty this QB class is going to be.

[Rain Man]

I'm starting to get excited about the prospect of having an actual quarterback.

If you check out Mr. Smith's stats, he's been getting better every year, and he was really good to start with. Let's draft this guy.

	Passing
Year	School	        Conf	     Class	Pos	Cmp	Att	Pct	Yds	Y/A	AY/A	TD	Int	Rate
2009	West Virginia	Big East	FR	QB	32	49	65.3	309	6.3	5.8	1	1	120.9
2010	West Virginia	Big East	SO	QB	241	372	64.8	2763	7.4	7.9	24	7	144.7
2011	West Virginia	Big East	JR	QB	346	526	65.8	4385	8.3	8.9	31	7	152.6
2012	West Virginia	Big 12	SR	QB	305	435	70.1	3361	7.7	8.8	35	5	159.3
Career	West Virginia				924	1382	66.9 10818 7.8	8.5	91	20	151.4