http://sfist.com/2007/11/14/a_tale_of_two_q.php All comments for A Tale of Two Quarterbacks en-us 2009 SFist_Brock Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:28:33 -0800 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss brochtrup@gmail.com brochtrup@gmail.com 60 http://sfist.com/2007/11/14/a_tale_of_two_q.php#comment-1235920 http://sfist.com/2007/11/14/a_tale_of_two_q.php#comment-1235920 Comments Wed, 14 Nov 2007 14:22:46 -0800 <p>I'm not convinced that Alex Smith has all the necessary skills to be a top-flight NFL quarterback: his inability to find the open receiver appears to be the biggest problem. He appears to be a gifted athlete with lots of physical talent, but that alone won't make you a Super Bowl caliber QB; I'm also unsure about his leadership abilities. By contrast, Joe Montana was never considered to have a strong arm or be nimble. He was a fierce competitor, with an uncanny ability to find the open man, and his poise under pressure makes him one of the greatest clutch quarterbacks in history. Those are innate qualities, things that cannot be gestured in from the coaching staff on the sidelines. We could debate endlessly about statistics, ratings, etc., but in the end, it's all about wins and losses. I don't know what the salary cap implications are, but personally, I would think about trading Alex Smith at the end of the season. He's probably a nice guy, but I think a change of scenery would be best for everyone.</p>