Here is an article still using "game manager" as a negative.


TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Say the words "game manager" around the University of Alabama and wait for the backlash that follows -- the shouting, the wincing, the shaking of heads. No one around here wants to hear those two words, the dishonorable distinction that's been thrust upon their quarterback.

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But on Monday, McCarron awoke to more talk of him being a "game manager." Why? Well, it certainly didn't help boost his reputation when his coach's first comments about him after the game were encouraging only in the sense that they weren't critical.

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Maybe if McCarron catches fire a few more times, he'll be able to finally break free of his dubious reputation as a game manager. But for now, the title still holds some traction.

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Saturday's win may not have extinguished talk of his being a game manager, but it certainly helped cement his legacy as one of the best quarterbacks in the school's history.



http://espn.go.com/blog/sec/post/_/i...-manager-title

Game manager has been used too much by the media to sugar coat shit qbs.

More negative use of game manager for Matt Schaub. The writers distinguishes between a truly top tier QB who deserves the money and just a "glorified game manager", or a limited lower value QB who doesn't merit top 10 money.



Even though Schaub has been described as a glorified game manager, the Texans brain trust saw enough in him to offer him a four-year deal worth almost $30 million guaranteed, and a maximum value of $62 million.

Read More: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl...#ixzz2h5lLyqfZ

Again, used as a negative about Carson Palmer, clearly meaning a middling, limited QB who can't lift his team, can't be expected to come up big to win.


"Can he be anything more than a game manager?"

http://arizonasports.com/40/1650535/...is-on-the-spot

Shades of grey and complex discussion is not what the media does well.

QBs like Alex Smith are in the grey area. Not one of the bests.

It is too hard to describe what separates good from the not good. It is a series of small things that can add up to a big difference.

For the avg Joe moron they condense it to the term 'Game manager'.

But it is not understood. People think that any highlight play producing QB can automatically do the little things. NOT SO.

It is still frequently used to denote limited QBs without the ability to play above middling level and add to their team's play, rather than just not hurt there team.

It still means, a QB who can execute the minimum required standard but cannot excel.

It is still used as a negative by plenty of people.

It's used Asa. Negative to describe the Matt cassels of the world because they can't say "damn, this guy is a below average jerkoff"

Yeah but he was. Only thing he had to manage the game and let Emmit and the defense do the work. Pretty much why he only had one 20 TD season in his 12 career.

You won't get an argument from me.

There is only one stat that counts, 5-0.

It is, was, and always will be derogatory. Some people here don't want it to be because we have one.

QFT

Alex Smith threw 1 INT last game.

http://uranus.ckt.net/~gochiefs/smithpick3.gif

It should have been THREE. My GOD, gentlemen.

http://uranus.ckt.net/~gochiefs/smithpick1.gif

http://uranus.ckt.net/~gochiefs/smithpick2.gif



IN FACT, MULTIPLE DEFENDERS HAVE DROPPED INTERCEPTIONS IN PREVIOUS GAMES!

http://uranus.ckt.net/~gochiefs/ALEXNOOO.gif

http://uranus.ckt.net/~gochiefs/badalex.gif

http://uranus.ckt.net/~gochiefs/alex%20bad.gif

http://uranus.ckt.net/~gochiefs/barwin.gif

These are early warning signs. Ignore them at your own peril.

Cliffs: Alex should have 9 INT this year. ZOUNDS.

well, it works two ways.

People have said that Alex Smith doesn't take chances, he wont throw to a receiver that is covered.

So, I guess he is doing that, and that's troubling, especially the one to bowe, where mccluster is CLEARLY WIDE THE HELL OPEN.

But, lets not pretend that he is the only qb in the league that throws ALMOST picks.

Happens in every game, to every qb......

Not excusing him. But, at least he is trying to force the ball more than he has in the past.

Still, would rather him hit the WIDE OPEN MAN.

Holee Shit. Look at that throw to #80.

Matty would be proud.