I've backed this foo up since the day he came into this league, but after last night I wanna slit my own throat. The son of a bitch can't throw an accurate pass to save his life. Either over throwin the piece of shit or throwin it at their ankles. Then to top it off he is mobile and got good speed on him and he stays statued up like Trent Dildo. I don't know what happened to this fucker, but last year I didn't see any greatness but I did see a lil promise. This year I can't think of one good thing Smith has shown me. Derek Anderson next year.......maybe? Cuze the Browns are gonna have a Brees, Rivers situation on their hands.
ALEX SMITH IS THE GREATEST
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I wouldn't put all the blame on Alex Smith but I think he could be better with the right coaching. He has mechanical/timing issues. They could be corrected with the right coaching. Notice I said "could" as in there's a chance... but last night Vernon Davis missed a block that got Alex Smith creamed and caused a fumble. I think he could improve with the right coaching. I kind of feel bad for dude because everyone is getting on him kind of tough.
It could be the injury but still. He does seem to try and stay in the pocket more to protect himself, but shit the pass blocking sucks ass. He'll still get fucked up even if he stays in the pocket. He should be allowed to scramble more. I still remember last years game @ Qwest. He tricked us! j/p He just had a great game I guess.
http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d800ff42e
http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d800ff42e
One of the commentators last night said that he doesn't have a qb's touch when it comes to throwing and that's hella true. He doesn't put air under the ball when he overthrows people so they can't adjust to it and catch up to the ball. He overthrows people way too often or if not he throws it to the ground in front of the receiver. I thought you learned skills like that in college football. Yeah Im tired of Alex Smith too.
Too bad the 9ers gave their first round pick away to the Patriots, which looks like it's going to be a top 5 pick (and there are some good QB's this year too). WAY TO GO! That's what happens when you do business with the devil.
Funny thing is, the Patriots lost their own first round draft pick cuz of the cheating shit, but still have the 9ers likely top five pick - but they will probably trade this pick and end up with two first round picks. So really they don't lose shit!!
Funny thing is, the Patriots lost their own first round draft pick cuz of the cheating shit, but still have the 9ers likely top five pick - but they will probably trade this pick and end up with two first round picks. So really they don't lose shit!!
Finally, Smith admits shoulder and forearm have been killing him
Quarterback Alex Smith finally said what everybody who has watched the 49ers the past three games already knew: His shoulder is greatly affecting his play. And not only that, but his forearm is bothering him, too.
While 49ers head coach Mike Nolan has said the reason for Smith's problems with inaccuracy is not tied to his shoulder, it is quite apparent that Smith has not thown with anywhere near the precision that is expect from an NFL quarterback.
Smith admitted that his shoulder AND his right forearm have been bothering him. Smith first experienced forearm problems during the bye week after he began throwing a lot after having his right arm in a sling for several days.
Smith will not take part in the team portion of practice today because of a forearm strain. While Nolan said he expects Smith to play Sunday, Smith did not make any commitment.
After all, the problems with Smith's shoulder and forearm have created two other potentially long-term problems for Smith: 1) His mechanics appear messed up as he tries to conpensate for the injury; and 2) With his poor play since he returned to the lineup, Smith's confidence has taken a major hit, as well.
Smith underwent an MRI examination on Tuesday, he said. Dr. James Andrews has been consulted on the injury.
Backup quarterback Trent Dilfer is scheduled to take the practice reps with the first-team offense today, and would be expected to start Sunday against the Rams if Smith is held out of action.
For weeks, Smith has insisted that his shoulder is fine, he said, because he thought it would get better. But it hasn't gotten better. The injuries have lingered, and Smith is taking a lot of heat around the country for being an absolute bust.
When people continue to insist that his shoulder is fine, the only reasonable deduction is that Smith must be a really bad quarterback with little hope for improvement. He finally came out and admitted his health issues.
Smith completed just 12 of 28 passes for 114 yards in a 24-0 loss to the Seahawks on Monday. His throwing arm has been wildly inaccurate in the three games since he returned from the shoulder separation he sustained Sept. 30 against the Seahawks.
"Monday night did not feel good, as far as throwing the ball," Smith said.
--Nolan was asked this morning about ESPN analyst and former NFL QB Ron Jaworski's observation that Smith locks his left knee, making a lot of his passes sail high.
"There are technical things we've seen ever since we drafted him, but so is the case with every quarterback and we continue to work though those things," Nolan said. "Is that the reason when he (Smith) is running to his right or left that some of those balls weren't thrown effecitively? No. He's talking about pocket passes. Some of his effectiveness the other night you can't put on Jaworski's expertise of locking the knee outside the pocket."
Nolan was asked if he agreed that sometimes Smith does lock his knee?
"Oh, yeah, he does, at times. (But) you can lock your knee and throw a good ball. I want to make that clear."
--It should be noted that Smith said it was his decision to continue to try to play with this injury. But it's also clear that he now is questioning whether he made the right decision to try to suck it up and play through the injury.
--Also, nose tackle Aubrayo Franklin will be out for four weeks with a right calf injury, Nolan said.
Quarterback Alex Smith finally said what everybody who has watched the 49ers the past three games already knew: His shoulder is greatly affecting his play. And not only that, but his forearm is bothering him, too.
While 49ers head coach Mike Nolan has said the reason for Smith's problems with inaccuracy is not tied to his shoulder, it is quite apparent that Smith has not thown with anywhere near the precision that is expect from an NFL quarterback.
Smith admitted that his shoulder AND his right forearm have been bothering him. Smith first experienced forearm problems during the bye week after he began throwing a lot after having his right arm in a sling for several days.
Smith will not take part in the team portion of practice today because of a forearm strain. While Nolan said he expects Smith to play Sunday, Smith did not make any commitment.
After all, the problems with Smith's shoulder and forearm have created two other potentially long-term problems for Smith: 1) His mechanics appear messed up as he tries to conpensate for the injury; and 2) With his poor play since he returned to the lineup, Smith's confidence has taken a major hit, as well.
Smith underwent an MRI examination on Tuesday, he said. Dr. James Andrews has been consulted on the injury.
Backup quarterback Trent Dilfer is scheduled to take the practice reps with the first-team offense today, and would be expected to start Sunday against the Rams if Smith is held out of action.
For weeks, Smith has insisted that his shoulder is fine, he said, because he thought it would get better. But it hasn't gotten better. The injuries have lingered, and Smith is taking a lot of heat around the country for being an absolute bust.
When people continue to insist that his shoulder is fine, the only reasonable deduction is that Smith must be a really bad quarterback with little hope for improvement. He finally came out and admitted his health issues.
Smith completed just 12 of 28 passes for 114 yards in a 24-0 loss to the Seahawks on Monday. His throwing arm has been wildly inaccurate in the three games since he returned from the shoulder separation he sustained Sept. 30 against the Seahawks.
"Monday night did not feel good, as far as throwing the ball," Smith said.
--Nolan was asked this morning about ESPN analyst and former NFL QB Ron Jaworski's observation that Smith locks his left knee, making a lot of his passes sail high.
"There are technical things we've seen ever since we drafted him, but so is the case with every quarterback and we continue to work though those things," Nolan said. "Is that the reason when he (Smith) is running to his right or left that some of those balls weren't thrown effecitively? No. He's talking about pocket passes. Some of his effectiveness the other night you can't put on Jaworski's expertise of locking the knee outside the pocket."
Nolan was asked if he agreed that sometimes Smith does lock his knee?
"Oh, yeah, he does, at times. (But) you can lock your knee and throw a good ball. I want to make that clear."
--It should be noted that Smith said it was his decision to continue to try to play with this injury. But it's also clear that he now is questioning whether he made the right decision to try to suck it up and play through the injury.
--Also, nose tackle Aubrayo Franklin will be out for four weeks with a right calf injury, Nolan said.