So lets say McNabb was still available. You would rather have him for 2 more years while his productivity drops because he is learning a new system? Plus he was sacked 35 times compared to Smith's 22 this past year, so him coming here with our line would be even worse. Plus with Alex under the same system he has to improve, while McNabb would slightly drop due to a new system. McNabbs completion attempt % was 60.3 and Smith was at 60.5 last year, McNabb was the 12th rated passer, Smith was 19th, McNabb 22 TD-Smith 18....not too much of a drop off with Smith considering McNabb had more weapons, a solid line and has been running the same offense under Andy Reid for the past 11 years. Who says we are going to suck anyway?
I understand everyone wanting to win right now but at what cost? Sucking again in 4 years, No thanks.
you only looked at stats without seeing the whole picture.
how many games did Alex actually win, like he was the reason why we won?
Andy Reid is a shitty coach and forced McNabb to throw more than any other team, which is what led to more sacks and also hurt some of his other stats.
i wasnt saying McNabb was the answer, and was questioning him for either Bay Area team. but until it happens, u really dont know. a different team, a different coach, a different system. anything could happen.
i do think Alex should be improved, but i dont think our Raye is the guy that will help him elevate to a championship level.
regardless of all this, like i said, we have what we have and its time to focus on the draft.