Chiefs Alex Smith vs. Rich Gannon - Page 3

FringeNC · 08-31-2013, 08:49 PM

My view is that Andy Reid has no use for "game manager" QBs. What skills did Rich Gannon have that Alex Smith does not? Rich Gannon passed for about 4500 yards one year a Reid-like offense. Why can't Alex Smith do the same? Not saying he will, but help me understand why it's not going to happen.

**ShortRoundChief** · 08-31-2013, 09:44 PM

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I'll give Reid one year to prove he was right about Alex Smith. He's the QB he always wanted, so we should expect great things.

I'll release my opinion on Smith if his contract is renewed. Letting him play for his play is the right move imo.

My opinion (and hope) is that he is the two year stop gap(albeit at a mighty price) and Bray is ready to be a stud and take over by then.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 08-31-2013, 09:51 PM

Not even ****ing close. Gannon was a goddamned WARRIOR with they eye of the tiger, who could stretch a sideline beautifully when called for.

Now get the ****outta' here with that shit.

Get off my lawn.

FringeNC · 08-31-2013, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Sweet Daddy Hate

Not even ****ing close. Gannon was a goddamned WARRIOR with they eye of the tiger, who could stretch a sideline beautifully when called for.

Now get the ****outta' here with that shit.

Get off my lawn.

So Gannon had a stronger arm than Smith?

**cdcox** · 08-31-2013, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Sweet Daddy Hate

Not even ****ing close. Gannon was a goddamned WARRIOR with they eye of the tiger, who could stretch a sideline beautifully when called for.

?

Gannon lived off the middle. Didn't have the arm to use the whole field.

**cdcox** · 08-31-2013, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by FringeNC

So Gannon had a stronger arm than Smith?

No he didn't.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 08-31-2013, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by cdcox

?

Gannon lived off the middle. Didn't have the arm to use the whole field.

Chiefs @ Seattle, 1997. Have a re-watch.

**Mav** · 08-31-2013, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by cdcox

No he didn't.

No. But, he had better anticipation with about the same or better accuracy. He would use his athleticism to his advantage.

Rich Gannon was just cerebral.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 08-31-2013, 09:58 PM

On another note; my goddamned avy is ****ing prophetic.

FringeNC · 08-31-2013, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Mavericks Ace

No. But, he had better anticipation with about the same or better accuracy. He would use his athleticism to his advantage.

Rich Gannon was just cerebral.

That's the question. Reid thinks Smith can be Gannon, Clay and Raised on Rats disagree.

**Mav** · 08-31-2013, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by FringeNC

That's the question. Reid thinks Smith can be Gannon, Clay and Raised on Rats disagree.

Shrugs. I have no idea. Im an Alex Smith guy. I just am not sure......

Sweet Daddy Hate · 08-31-2013, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by FringeNC

That's the question. Reid thinks Smith can be Gannon, Clay and Raised on Rats disagree.

I don't see it, and Gannon didn't have Bowe. Or "a Bowe".

Sweet Daddy Hate · 08-31-2013, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Sweet Daddy Hate

I don't see it, and Gannon didn't have Bowe. Or "a Bowe".

Rison? Negro please.

Eleazar · 08-31-2013, 10:03 PM

There's a difference between being capable of throwing a football 30 yards and being able to do it with effectiveness in the NFL.

Just being able to throw the ball that distance isn't all there is. hitting a wide open man with a rainbow when he's behind a DB is one thing, but throwing the ball hard on a line between the corner and safety on a deepish out pattern is a different kind of throw. Anybody in the NFL should be able to do the former.

**Mav** · 08-31-2013, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Sweet Daddy Hate

I don't see it, and Gannon didn't have Bowe. Or "a Bowe".

I see the comparison. I cant see Alex Smith being aggressive like Gannon was though.

FringeNC · 08-31-2013, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Sweet Daddy Hate

I don't see it, and Gannon didn't have Bowe. Or "a Bowe".

That's our season. Reid thinks Smith can be Gannon. Either he can be or he can't be.

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Sweet Daddy Hate Unsparing Join Date: Aug 2008 Casino cash: $10004900	Not even **ing close. Gannon was a goddamned WARRIOR with they eye of the tiger, who could stretch a sideline beautifully when called for. Now get the outta' here with that shit. Get off my lawn. __________________ 1. Merciless, severe. 2. Given freely and generously. 100% refusal to overrate 20 year Head Coaches with ZERO ing rings as a Head Coach. CP's Official Professor of 'Dem Blues for 2019/2020!**
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08-31-2013, 10:03 PM	#43
Eleazar Beyond the Rapids Join Date: May 2003 Location: Langley, VA Casino cash: $-370000	There's a difference between being capable of throwing a football 30 yards and being able to do it with effectiveness in the NFL. Just being able to throw the ball that distance isn't all there is. hitting a wide open man with a rainbow when he's behind a DB is one thing, but throwing the ball hard on a line between the corner and safety on a deepish out pattern is a different kind of throw. Anybody in the NFL should be able to do the former.
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