Geno Smith, QB, West Virginia

[ATLDirtyBirds]

Originally Posted by vidae

I can't wait to see Geno in KC red.

Just like we were going to see Tannehill in KC red, amiright?

[bucfan12]

I can't wait to see Geno Smith in red and pewter next year. :)

[vidae]

Originally Posted by ATLDirtyBirds

Just like we were going to see Tannehill in KC red, amiright?

Why are you so mean to me?

[TACKLE]

Originally Posted by vidae

Why are you so mean to me?

Yeah ATL, just because you finally got your franchise LT doesn't mean you have to be a jerk to vidae because he doesn't have his franchise QB yet.

[vidae]

Originally Posted by TACKLE

Yeah ATL, just because you finally got your franchise LT doesn't mean you have to be a jerk to vidae because he doesn't have his franchise QB yet.

Lamar!!!!!!!

[Malaka]

Originally Posted by bucfan12

I can't wait to see Geno Smith in red and pewter next year. :)

You're through with Freeman?

[vidae]

Nah bro, Freeman is a legit MVP candidate.

[bucfan12]

Originally Posted by Malaka

You're through with Freeman?

Yep. Idk how possible it was to regress from the season he had in 2010 but he looks like a scared lost puppy out there.

[bucfan12]

Originally Posted by vidae

Nah bro, Freeman is a legit MVP candidate.

Yeah in the afl

[ATLDirtyBirds]

Originally Posted by TACKLE

Yeah ATL, just because you finally got your franchise LT doesn't mean you have to be a jerk to vidae because he doesn't have his franchise QB yet.

Originally Posted by vidae

Lamar!!!!!!!

Once we finally activate him, I swear. The day the OT position was reborn. Good night sweet pass rushers.

[Armchair Scout]

Originally Posted by FUNBUNCHER

RGIII and Geno Smith have nearly identical builds. No their throwing motions aren't similar and RGIII has a stronger arm, but not by much.

Geno Smith can scramble effectively, I believe he'll run low 4.6/4.7 at the combine which would put him at the Aaron Rogers/Alex Smith level of mobility in the pros - very good, and both QBs look to throw first instead of running it.

Geno like Robert prefers to do his damage from the pocket with enough mobility to punish defenses when he runs.

Also Geno and Grif ran that hybrid spread in college primarily out of the shotgun. I don't think their on the field games in college are as different as some are making it out to be. The only major distinction is RGIII is a world class athlete and is a threat to go the distance whenever he breaks from the pocket.

They're both highly accurate, both seem to be able to find secondary WRs without much difficulty, both play their best against top competition, both seem to have an innate ability to play the position beyond their physical tools.

The comparison isn't just skin tone.

Maybe there are a few similarities between Smith and RGIII, but they are very different players who played in fairly different offenses.

A large part of RGIII's success at Baylor was due to his running ability. The zone read was a major part of Baylor's offense and RGIII frequently picked up crucial first downs with his legs. In doing so he ran for 732 more yards than Geno Smith last year despite playing for a team with an inferior offensive line.

Yes, both Geno Smith and RGIII play/played in spread offenses, but Baylor's offense relied much more on downfield throws and much less on yards after the catch.

Geno Smith has good mobility and can throw well off the run. He also has arguably superior pocket presence to RGIII and feels the rush better than almost all college QBs. He isn't a dangerous scrambler, however. He ran for -33 yards last year. Most top QB prospects in college football are superior scramblers to Smith. And even if Smith does run a 4.6, which I doubt, he doesn't really use that speed to scramble.

Although, honestly, I am not sure it is really necessary to compare Smith to anyone in the NFL. He plays in a unique offense and has a fairly uncommon skill set. Trying to force comparisons of him to other spread QBs who succeeded in the NFL is only going to make someone look silly.

[BeardedOne]

You have to like this kid. He shows a live arm with plenty of zip and velocity. Also, his ball placement is excellent, and he can hit receivers in stride. While his offense utilizes a lot of spread concepts, most of his throws are NFL caliber. For the most part, Smith goes through his reads and makes good decisions. Most impressive though, while he shows great mobility, he plays with a throw-first mentality and owns the pocket.

[Phins827]

This guy has been simply incredible today. I don't see how he's NOT the #1 ranked QB

[RaiderNation]

He's making all the necessary throws to have success, I don't see how he's not a top 5/10 pick if he keeps up this pace.

[Todd Bertuzzi]

Anyone questioning if he can make some throws should watch the tape from the first half today because he's made them all.

[FUNBUNCHER]

The most important factor IMO determining how high Geno Smith goes in the 2013 draft is how well he does interviews. His next level game on the field is apparent.

EDIT: This WVU/Baylor game is EPIC!!!

[bucfan12]

Wow. That last pass was ridonculous. He looks like Aaron Rodgers/ Romo with that pocket presence and release.

[rawdawg]

Every single pass has been on a platter for his WRs. He's literally putting the ball exactly where he wants on every throw.

[Leon Sandcastle]

Already thought he was the 1st QB taken. Pretty much soldified that today. COME TO BUFFALO!

[bucfan12]

He's te real deal. Dear Greg schiano,

JOsh Freeman sucks. Please lose every game so we can get this Geno Smith kid.

Thanks.

[Leon Sandcastle]

Another ridiculous throw from Geno. Morgantown isn't that much different from Buffalo bro.

I bet we can get Jim Kelly to let you wear the #12 too.

[rawdawg]

The throw to Austin on the goalline was the only less than perfect throw he's made today. Really wanted to see him get that 7th TD pass.

[Leon Sandcastle]

Only way Geno doesn't win the Heisman? Gets caught with a dead girl or a live boy.

[bucfan12]

Originally Posted by Wide Right

Another ridiculous throw from Geno. Morgantown isn't that much different from Buffalo bro.

I bet we can get Jim Kelly to let you wear the #12 too.

No. You cannot have him. He belongs in red and pewter

[703SKINS202]

im speechless boys, speechless