Geno Smith fans roll call

[SNR]

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 ***** 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

[O.city]

Drafting Geno is what half the fans want and what half the fans don't know they want yet.


Once he's drafted, the other half will know they want him.

[Branden Albert's Huge Balls]

There isn't a more popular move that Clark could make than drafting Geno Smith first overall.

Popular, yes.

But if the next coaching staff wants a different QB it's probably not gonna happen.

Clark will demand a QB #1 overall. I don't think he'll demand a specific QB.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by Laz

would you take Mark Sanchez over Manti Te'o?

Yep.

Would you take Mark Sanchez over Aaron Curry?

[Branden Albert's Huge Balls]

Originally Posted by O.city

Drafting Geno is what half the fans want and what half the fans don't know they want yet.


Once he's drafted, the other half will know they want him.

We need to prepare for backlash when whoever we draft inevitably goes through growing pains.

The 27/7 crowd is waiting to pounce.

[O.city]

Burt, half the fanbase, will support the Chiefs no matter what. They've gotten on board with Poe, with Jackson, with whatever pick is made and showed up to support the team. Until they start losing, then they get tired of it.

That part of the fanbase will support whoever the Chiefs pick, they just don't knwo it yet.

[burt]

Originally Posted by O.city

Drafting Geno is what half the fans want and what half the fans don't know they want yet.


Once he's drafted, the other half will know they want him.

Most likely......

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by Cassel's Reckoning

Popular, yes.

But if the next coaching staff wants a different QB it's probably not gonna happen.

Clark will demand a QB #1 overall. I don't think he'll demand a specific QB.

You could easily subsitute Wilson or Barkley for Smith.

I used Smith in my argument because this is the Geno Smith thread but the point still stands:

Half the fanbase wants a 1st-round QB. The other half will accept him day 1 solely because he's on their team now.

[burt]

Originally Posted by O.city

Burt, half the fanbase, will support the Chiefs no matter what. They've gotten on board with Poe, with Jackson, with whatever pick is made and showed up to support the team. Until they start losing, then they get tired of it.

That part of the fanbase will support whoever the Chiefs pick, they just don't knwo it yet.

To a point... you are correct.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by Cassel's Reckoning

We need to prepare for backlash when whoever we draft inevitably goes through growing pains.

The 27/7 crowd is waiting to pounce.

We need to be prepared to ignore them, sure.

[O.city]

Originally Posted by Cassel's Reckoning

We need to prepare for backlash when whoever we draft inevitably goes through growing pains.

The 27/7 crowd is waiting to pounce.

Then I will be ready to throw Mannings first year in their face, or whoever or whatever I have to.


I will not let that happen. I will not let our shiny new QB get shit on by our fans who don't know what they want.

[Mr. Laz]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

Yep.

Would you take Mark Sanchez over Aaron Curry?

they both ending up sucking ... lose/lose


which is kinda the point ... you don't draft a certain position JUST to draft it.


Good player is most important


That doesn't mean i'm AFRAID to take a QB or whatever

[Mr. Laz]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

We need to be prepared to ignore them, sure.

shit ... i figure about 50% of the 'we need to take a dam QB no matter what' crowd will turn on our rookie QB about game 3/4 if he struggles.

suddenly is will be 'I meant take a GOOD QB no matter what'

[Branden Albert's Huge Balls]

Well, this is one of the arguments for keeping SOC alive.

Especially if Cassel takes a pay cut and stays.

[Chiefnj2]

Originally Posted by Cassel's Reckoning

We need to prepare for backlash when whoever we draft inevitably goes through growing pains.

The 27/7 crowd is waiting to pounce.

Why would there be growing pains? According to some on this board the kid has the best pocket presence they have ever seen, an elite arm, uncanny accuracy and phenomenal leadership skills. Why not hold him to the same standards as Newton, Luck, Griffin and Wilson?

[O.city]

Originally Posted by Laz

they both ending up sucking ... lose/lose


which is kinda the point ... you don't draft a certain position JUST to draft it.


Good player is most important


That doesn't mean i'm AFRAID to take a QB or whatever

See, I would somewhat disagree.

If you are drafting that high, whoever you draft has shown to be a "good" player. When it comes to that point, it's all about projections.

Sanchez, IMO, didn't quite have enough film to properly evaluate and project what he could/would become.

I'm always going with a QB in that situation, because the upside of hitting on the pick is exponentially higher than a LB.

Especially a MLB vs a QB. If we are talking about a pass rushing LB like Von Miller, ok I'd entertain that.