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.