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Originally Posted by Saccopoo
I watched Alex a ton in college.
He's not the prospect Geno is at the same stage. Geno has a better arm, better ball placement on deep throws, better size, better pocket awareness, better timing.
Alex Smith was a legit first rounder with very good accuracy, very smart, exceptionally hard worker, good athleticism and good footwork. He just doesn't have the arm and subsequent accuracy on his deep balls to throw open receivers and take the top of the defense. He was worth a second round pick to get this team respectable sooner rather than later, but he's doesn't/didn't have the tools Geno does at the same stage.
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I do remember his detractors saying Alex's success had more to do with Urban Meyer than what Alex himself was able to accomplish when he was drafted. Actually, I heard that more in subsequent years rather than right when he was drafted....
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Originally Posted by milkman
Alex Smith was the first overall pick in the draft by the 9ers for one reason.
The Yorks felt that he would be easier to sign than Aaron Rodgers.
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I remember watching a special on Rodgers and how he didn't hide his disappointment that the Niners passed on him. I respected him for being honest about it. Most guys would have said "I'm just happy to get drafted", but Aaron flat out said he wanted to play for San Fran and was pissed when they passed on him.
And how do you miss on a guy of Rodgers' ability and potential, especially when he's playing college ball literally in your back yard?