Chiefs are about to witness what a first-round QB can do

[suds79]

Originally Posted by scho63

Personally I think Cam Newton's passing accuracy is very suspect at this time.

True.

Even still, I applaud Carolina for taking a QB with that #1 overall pick.

They know that a QB is going to do more for them in getting to a SB than any other position could.

True fans going to eat some crow this next Sun.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

But, but Smith could be the next Brees!!!!!/TF

[Mr. Arrowhead]

But we just need to draft a Middle LB with the 1st overall pick/ true fans

[PhillyChiefFan]

Originally Posted by Mr. Arrowhead

But we just need to draft a Middle LB with the 1st overall pick/ true fans

Yep, defense and special teams are the key problem here. If the other team would have to punt from their own endzone every drive and ST would block punts or run them back for TD's we wouldn't be in this mess.

Have we had ANY blocked punts this season? Cassel and Quinn can only do SO much. Gaawwwd.../TF

[gochiefss]

We all know Pioli won't draft a QB #1 anyway so why even talk about it.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by gochiefss

We all know Pioli won't draft a QB #1 anyway so why even talk about it.

New England won't be drafting #1, the Chiefs will.

[Fish]

[bevischief]

Originally Posted by KC Fish

[The Franchise]

Here was Walterfootball's write up on Griffin back in August of 2011.

8/18/11: Robert Griffin III is a sleeper prospect who could surprise many in 2011. Baylor is busy promoting him as a Heisman candidate, and the junior signal caller is an exciting playmaker.

Last year, Griffin completed 67 percent of his passes for 3,501 yards with 22 touchdowns and eight interceptions. He also ran for 635 yards on 149 carries (4.3 average) with eight touchdowns. Griffin was limited to only three games in 2009 due to a season-ending knee injury, but he looked strong and fast in 2010. Griffin carried the Bears to a seven-win season and being a formidable opponent on Saturdays. He combines a strong arm with his top-notch speed and mobility. Griffin's definitely a player to keep an eye on.

Here is his write up on Smith in August of this year.

8/16/12: Smith completed 65 percent of his passes for 2,763 yards with 24 touchdowns and seven interceptions in his first year as a starter in 2010. He made big improvements in year two and produced an excellent junior season for the Mountaineers. He completed 66 percent of his passes for 4,385 yards with 31 touchdowns and seven interceptions. Smith also ran for 180 yards and two scores. The junior played his heart out against LSU's talented defense with 463 yards passing.

Smith shows the arm to be quality passer with some natural accuracy. He has earned a reputation as a very hard worker and true student of the game who puts in a ton of time in the film room. Smith is a good athlete who could fit well in a West Coast offense. He could earn first-round consideration.

[PhillyChiefFan]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

Here was Walterfootball's write up on Griffin back in August of 2011.



Here is his write up on Smith in August of this year.

To me, those write ups look similar, though I'm surprised by the "he could earn first-round consideration". I thought it was pretty much a guarentee...

Am I just missing something about Smith? I was pretty impressed with his game management, his leadership and his play.

Does anyone else get the feeling like since there is no QB competition for the top spot this season, that the media/anaylsts are downplaying Smith's ability?

I feel like when there aren't your Luck/Griffin or Rivers/Manning type competition that it's downplayed. Maybe that will change after the bowls and the combine though...

[The Franchise]

Originally Posted by PhillyChiefFan

To me, those write ups look similar.

Am I just missing something about Smith? I was pretty impressed with his game management, his leadership and his play.

Does anyone else get the feeling like since there is no QB competition for the top spot this season, that the media/anaylsts are downplaying Smith's ability?

I feel like when there aren't your Luck/Griffin or Rivers/Manning type competition that it's downplayed. Maybe that will change after the bowls and the combine though...

I think all of this is because of the "Greatest QBs of the last 10 years" hangover. You had Luck and Griffin last year....and none of the QBs this year are in that caliber. It doesn't mean that they suck but the media has no one exciting to talk about. I think if West Virginia was winning more games.....Geno Smith would be talked about as being that first overall prospect.

[PhillyChiefFan]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

I think all of this is because of the "Greatest QBs of the last 10 years" hangover. You had Luck and Griffin last year....and none of the QBs this year are in that caliber. It doesn't mean that they suck but the media has no one exciting to talk about. I think if West Virginia was winning more games.....Geno Smith would be talked about as being that first overall prospect.

Definitely agree with that.

Gives me hope that they aren't making a big deal out of Smith. I went back and found this about Jamarcus Russell:

"JaMarcus Russell is going to immediately energize that fanbase, that football team -- on the practice field, in that locker room. Three years from now you could be looking at a guy that's certainly one of the elite top five quarterbacks in this league. ...You're talking about a 2-3 year period once he's under center. Look out because the skill level that he has is certainly John Elway-like."

-- ESPN's Mel Kiper

McShay said similar things.

Analyst's don't know shit. I have always wondered if they are even taken seriously in front offices around the league or if they are pretty much just recognized as time fillers on ESPN between January and April...

[keg in kc]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

I think if West Virginia was winning more games.....Geno Smith would be talked about as being that first overall prospect.

I think if WVU had 2 or 3 losses instead of 5, he'd be the Heisman winner. And I think he probably will be talked about as the first overall prospect once the workouts start next year.

[J Diddy]

I'm just going to throw out the fact that a first round quarterback is going to be starting for us. Either way a former first round pick is going to win.

[PhillyChiefFan]

Originally Posted by J Diddy

I'm just going to throw out the fact that a first round quarterback is going to be starting for us. Either way a former first round pick is going to win.

you with your facts...