Would you want Alex Smith at QB? - Page 2 - Jets Insider.com Forums

boxman · 01-05-2013, 03:36 PM

I agree with most of what's already been said. As a short-term stopgap, he's a definite upgrade over what we've had. I wouldn't give up a ton to get him though.

Jet Life · 01-05-2013, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by dustykeller

If we brought him in to be a 1-2 year stopgap, while we draft a franchise QB in 2014. I'm fine with that.

What i don't want to hear is we're bringing him in to be "the guy" for the long haul.

+1

sameoldjets · 01-05-2013, 03:40 PM

the thing is if the jets bring in smith it will be for the long haul. he's not coming here to be a 1-2 season stop gap.

simijet · 01-05-2013, 03:43 PM

2 questions:

* What would the Jets have to give up?

* What is Smith's contract like? (ie - how many years left, how much, cap ramifications, etc.)

TJ · 01-05-2013, 03:48 PM

NO!

We should stop giving up draft picks. That is what Tannenbaum did. No big contracts. If he didn't cost a draft pick and a sizable cap hit, okay. We need to stop going all in every year like we're one player away. Build the team.

jetstream23 · 01-05-2013, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Greentide

No. He is a Mark Sanchez 2.0

That's kinda how I feel.

Is he an upgrade? Possibly. Slightly. But I think these guys are very similar.

Cleansweep2013 · 01-05-2013, 03:56 PM

If we are trying to compete next year ya Id take anyone over sanchez. But If we are trying to tank next year to draft a good qb prospect in top 10 draft 2014 Sanchez is best qualified for the job

SlickBri481 · 01-05-2013, 04:03 PM

He's an upgrade, not sure about long-term, but if it can be done at a reasonable cost, might be worth a shot

Greentide · 01-05-2013, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 124

As a 1-2 year stop gap? Absolutely. He's 10x the QB Sanchez is for the lone reasons of accuracy to his own team as well as the lack of turnovers.

Think so? Look at the support system (talent)he had around him when he suddenly blossomed. Take that away like it was taken from Sanchez and he'll revert back to his earlier ineptitude and look much the same as Sanchez has.

Gastineau99 · 01-05-2013, 04:43 PM

Yes. We'd go from getting the worst QB play in the league to an efficient, game manager which is all Rex ever asked for.

Gastineau99 · 01-05-2013, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Greentide

Think so? Look at the support system (talent)he had around him when he suddenly blossomed. Take that away like it was taken from Sanchez and he'll revert back to his earlier ineptitude and look much the same as Sanchez has.

When did he "blossom"... last year? What weapons did he have over the years? I don't recall him ever having any weapons other than Davis. I'd take Smith's numbers from 2009.

Dreamers · 01-05-2013, 05:00 PM

No he may actually be a downgrade over what we have and that is saying something.

Vinny Testaverde's Niece · 01-05-2013, 05:08 PM

He has not distinguished himself in 8 years. First pick in his draft. Pass.

Traitor Jay & the Woodies · 01-05-2013, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Kentucky Jet

Yes! The man can run an Offense suitable for a GROUND & POUND team!

Jetworks · 01-05-2013, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Kentucky Jet

Yes! The man can run an Offense suitable for a GROUND & POUND team! Smith makes few errors and is a winner! I want Suckchez GONE!

No! He runs an Offense where the running game is strong and the Defense is as well! Sound familiar?!?! It's the Jets TWO YEARS ago! That team no longer exists, for multiple reasons!

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GreenReaper · 01-05-2013, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Cleansweep2013

If we are trying to compete next year ya Id take anyone over sanchez. But If we are trying to tank next year to draft a good qb prospect in top 10 draft 2014 Sanchez is best qualified for the job

If Sanchez starts in 2013...

The outraged media and many fans, are going to demand to see Gamble's biceps, for a #6 jersey tattoo. If none is there. They may demand he pulls down his pants, for further examinations, to make sure the tattoo isn't hidden somewhere else

Dreamers · 01-05-2013, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by GreenReaper

If Sanchez starts in 2013...

The outraged media and many fans, are going to demand to see Gamble's biceps, for a #6 jersey tattoo. If none is there. They may demand he pulls down his pants, for further examinations, to make sure the tattoo isn't hidden somewhere else

Quite honestly if Sanchez or McEnutts is starting next year I will not watch one game. This team needs someone that can lead. That is not it.

revischrist · 01-05-2013, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Kentucky Jet

Yes! The man can run an Offense suitable for a GROUND & POUND team! Smith makes few errors and is a winner! I want Suckchez GONE!

Instead of finding a qb that fits the ground and poundnonsense, why not bring a real qb that can run a modern offense. I'm sick of settling for an offense that won't hurt us, I want an offense that can actually win us a game.this isn't 1986 anymore.

SizzleBear287 · 01-05-2013, 05:33 PM

Compared with the other available QB's (both in-house and FA), you can't do any better.

Savage69 · 01-05-2013, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Dreamers

Quite honestly if Sanchez or McEnutts is starting next year I will not watch one game. This team needs someone that can lead. That is not it.

Someone that impressed the hell out of me this season is a rookie named RG3.. That kid is a natural born leader..

View Poll Results: Do you want Alex Smith at QB for the Jets?
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01-05-2013, 03:36 PM	#21
boxman GENO! Rookie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 859	I agree with most of what's already been said. As a short-term stopgap, he's a definite upgrade over what we've had. I wouldn't give up a ton to get him though.

01-05-2013, 03:40 PM	#23
sameoldjets All Pro Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 6,497	the thing is if the jets bring in smith it will be for the long haul. he's not coming here to be a 1-2 season stop gap.

01-05-2013, 03:43 PM	#24
simijet All League Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 4,184	2 questions: * What would the Jets have to give up? * What is Smith's contract like? (ie - how many years left, how much, cap ramifications, etc.)

01-05-2013, 03:48 PM	#25
TJ Con Ritmo Hall of Fame Charter JI Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: San Diego Posts: 6,021	NO! We should stop giving up draft picks. That is what Tannenbaum did. No big contracts. If he didn't cost a draft pick and a sizable cap hit, okay. We need to stop going all in every year like we're one player away. Build the team.

01-05-2013, 03:56 PM	#27
Cleansweep2013 1 more year until Sanchez is delievering piazzas onsundays.. Rookie Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 695	If we are trying to compete next year ya Id take anyone over sanchez. But If we are trying to tank next year to draft a good qb prospect in top 10 draft 2014 Sanchez is best qualified for the job

01-05-2013, 04:03 PM	#28
SlickBri481 Heal up Darrelle... All Pro Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 6,352	He's an upgrade, not sure about long-term, but if it can be done at a reasonable cost, might be worth a shot

01-05-2013, 04:43 PM	#30
Gastineau99 Section 135 All Pro Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 5,349	Yes. We'd go from getting the worst QB play in the league to an efficient, game manager which is all Rex ever asked for.

01-05-2013, 05:00 PM	#32
Dreamers The angry poster All League Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,428	No he may actually be a downgrade over what we have and that is saying something.

01-05-2013, 05:08 PM	#33
Vinny Testaverde's Niece Post Count Not Affected By Demise of Hotties Forum All League Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 4,290	He has not distinguished himself in 8 years. First pick in his draft. Pass.

01-05-2013, 05:33 PM	#39
SizzleBear287 Veteran Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,435	Compared with the other available QB's (both in-house and FA), you can't do any better.