Alex Smith vs. Rich Gannon

[Kaepernick]

Originally Posted by Mac-NinersChiefs

I don't even give a shit about the NFCGG any longer, but Eli was remarkably lucky to have not thrown TWO easy interceptions in that game that would have buried his team. Both throws were right to DBs that essentially collided and screwed up the picks all by themselves. Eli also had far better weaponry in that game, and couldn't manage to do jack shit in the 2nd half. Talk about a QB carried to the SB thanks to ferocious defense, luck, and Kyle Williams turning the ball over multiple times... and on the short field. Eli has his moments of magic in his career, to be sure... but if talking about that NFCCG? Hahahaha... that mutha had huge tidal waves of good fortune carrying his ass.

The Motto of the British SAS, Special Air Services, was "Who Dares, Wins".

I bash Eli as inconsistent. No doubt he hurts his team with foolhardy play from time to time ala Brett Favre. Yet, he has 2 super bowl rings. Why would have have 2 super bowl rings despite 2 terrible throws that BOTH SHOULD HAVE BEEN intercepted.

Yes, Eli had good fortune in his wins, just like he cost his teams the chance to advance to super bowls when his gambling failed.

Because, "who dares, wins".

In other words, winners take the appropriate risk at the appropriate time. The risk averse tend to be losers because they don't boldly reach for the brass ring, but play it safe all the way through.

Eli is foolhardy at times, which is why I do not consider him elite, yet his gambling nature paid off with 2 super bowl victories.

Alex's cautious nature precludes that. I would rather have a sound mind in Brady or Rodgers, than a gambler like Eli or Favre. But all of them gave their teams a better chance for championships than a cautious player like Alex.

[Sandy Vagina]

Originally Posted by Kaepernick

Alex's cautious nature precludes that. I would rather have a sound mind in Brady or Rodgers, than a gambler like Eli or Favre. But all of them gave their teams a better chance for championships than a cautious player like Alex.

So Alex didn't have a bold and remarkable NFCCG vs the Giants. It happens. Many a better and more daring QBs have failed before in big games. Alex hasn't played enough games in the last couple years that required him to step up and be daring... but let's play this game. What we easily know...

Alex +1 on the Saints playoff win. Most agree with that.
Alex -1 on the Giants playoff loss. (almost worked, but Kyle Williams ****ed us)

@ Cincy 2011 - two 4th quarter drives for 10 points to separate and take the W.

@ Philly 2011 - TD drive in 4th quarter to take back the lead for good... W.

@ TB 2011 - Alex threw 3 TDs and SF beat them fools 41-3. Alex sat most of the 4th quarter in the blowout.

@ Detroit 2011 - Alex hits Walker for the 4th quarter TD to get the W.

@ NYG 2011 - 4th quarter TD pass to separate by 7 and the D holds off the rest.

@ AZ 2011 - two 2nd half TDs to separate for easy win.

Not even going to go on... there were games that Alex didn't or couldn't do enough to help his team win.. The loss @ Baltimore stands out. The 2012 losses @ Minnesota and @ NYG stands out.

... but this whole, "he refuses to take any risks" bullshit is ridiculous. He should have taken more risks in that Giants playoff game... but who could imagine that Kyle Williams would piss the game away like that? time and again.