Singletary: Smith developing into a special Quarterback

[KingOfTheHill]

Originally Posted by pepe

You talking about the play to Gore or to Davis. I assume you're talking about the Davis play. For one thing, Smith more or less slides to his left, takes a couple of steps to his left. Secondly, he's not facing a ferrocious pass rush as the poster implied. The most important point is this. He's not throwing on the run. --that was the original point of contention.

no, talking about the throw to gore during the TD drive. he drops back, but the pocket is collapsing in front of him, so he takes 3 or 4 quick steps to his right and fires off his back foot, while his momentum is still taking him to his right, to gore for a first down. that is the play im talking about.

[Uppercut]

Originally Posted by 12Toastie

green paper doesnt eliminate poor administration. and being thrown out to play IMMEDIATELY was exactly the problem.

Were talking about Opportunity not anything else. He was given fair opportunity. People with NO opportunities don't get drafted #1 and handed the reigns to a historic organization.

[pepe]

Originally Posted by KingOfTheHill

no, talking about the throw to gore during the TD drive. he drops back, but the pocket is collapsing in front of him, so he takes 3 or 4 steps to his right and fires off his back foot to gore for a first down. that is the play im talking about.

What he did there isn't throwing on the run.

[KingOfTheHill]

Originally Posted by pepe

What he did there isn't throwing on the run.

its throwing while moving horizontally at a quicker pace than walking or shuffling.

the important thing is he generated momentum and had to throw while moving. most of the time when a QB "throws on the run" he ends up slowing down to about the same pace as smith was before they release it (ie stutter steps)

[pepe]

Originally Posted by KingOfTheHill

its throwing while moving horizontally at a quicker pace than walking or shuffling.

At a quicker pace than walking or shuffling but not quite jogging?

the important thing is he generated momentum and had to throw while moving. most of the time when a QB "throws on the run" he ends up slowing down to about the same pace as smith was before they release it (ie stutter steps)

When I spoke of throwing on the run I was thinking of when Smith bolts from the pocket and customarily runs out of bounds...that kind of running. Smith would get real dangerous fast if he learned to locate downfield receivers and throw to them as Montana used to do. Well maybe not quite like Montana but you get the idea. I just want to see Smith try it sometimes.

I admit that play to Gore was a good play on Smith's part though. He was able to put mustard and accuracy on the throw while going down.

[prospector]

Originally Posted by agent23

He has a point though. Point being, that Smith still has ways to go, but to me, so far, so good. If he can keep improving, who's to say that he can't be a special QB in this league?

Of course he's got a ways to go, he basically played a season and a half, and then sat out for 2 seasons.

[ninerman80]

Developing into a contender baby...I only hope our team is worthy of him.

[prospector]

Originally Posted by pepe

Running backwards is throwing on the run? No, it's called dropping back. which is what Smith did on those 2 plays. He dropped back. And on that pass to Gore, Smith didn't evade defenders at all. Smith just stepped back planted and threw it on rythym to Gore. That makes 3 times you've made stuff up (added with that "perfectly thrown pass" to Crabtree. You have zero credibility.

Dan Marino couldn't throw on the run to save his life, and Peyton Manning isn't known for it either. And you are a moron.

[greenblood25]

Originally Posted by purefx

Looks good... could be better. I think he should keep starting for now.

Fair, level-headed assessment.

Originally Posted by 49er Pride

He is playing better than he ever has. I think Steve Young was right, he may just be a late bloomer.
Side note: If he finishes out the season playing this good and continues to get better and gels with the receiving core, they better extend him.

If I remember correctly Urban Meyer said the same thing way back when Smith was drafted.

Originally Posted by johanen

this is great for us! if continues to play better and better this year, our offseason upgrades will be eaiser and we will be that much closer to having all the right pieces!!
ps and seeing smitty play like i have always wanted him too is very nice!!

It would be nice to use those two 1st rounder to get an impact OT and passrusher/safety.

[benton45]