OT. Newton Silences Critics?

[Ray_Dogg]

Where did he mention Smith? And who in their right mind considers Smith in the same category athletically as Newton, Young, and Vick?

 

[sayheykid1]

What does Smith have to do with my post?

Just pointing out that Smith has never shown anything near the level of brilliance that Newtion showed in his first game and on a terrible team.

I am not sure why I would think Newton will go from being brilliant to a bust just because he is athletic.

 

[Ray_Dogg]

My brain hurts.

 

[sayheykid1]

Where did he mention Smith? And who in their right mind considers Smith in the same category athletically as Newton, Young, and Vick?

I mentioned Smith because he is the Niners number one pick and the QB that the Niners have resigned repeatedly to make their starting QB. I don't put Smith in the same category as Newton in anything to be honest with you.

I know that Smith is a sore subject for most Niner fans but he is a good guy to compare a potential bust with.

 

[threelittleturds]

Well, that seems peculiar. Talking about Newton, and then trying to hijack it into a Smith thread?

 

[sayheykid1]

Well, that seems peculiar. Talking about Newton, and then trying to hijack it into a Smith thread?

I am not trying to hijack anything. I pointed out that I have never seen that level of brilliance from our #1 pick in response to a comment that I took to indicate Newton might still end up a bust.

If I just wanted to talk Alex Smith, I would start an Alex Smith thread.

 

[clyde_carbon]

Just pointing out that Smith has never shown anything near the level of brilliance that Newtion showed in his first game and on a terrible team.

I am not sure why I would think Newton will go from being brilliant to a bust just because he is athletic.

That's because Alex Smith is far from a physical marvel like Newton, Vick, and Young. These guys can get by early on physical ability alone. Most of the time, however, defenses will catch up if they don't develop the mental aspect of Quarterbacking.

 

[clyde_carbon]

I am not trying to hijack anything. I pointed out that I have never seen that level of brilliance from our #1 pick in response to a comment that I took to indicate Newton might still end up a bust.
If I just wanted to talk Alex Smith, I would start an Alex Smith thread.

That's because Alex Smith is a very average athlete compared to Newton. I don't think you're understanding my premise.

 

[sayheykid1]

That's because Alex Smith is far from a physical marvel like Newton, Vick, and Young. These guys can get by early on physical ability alone. Most of the time, however, defenses will catch up if they don't develop the mental aspect of Quarterbacking.

Cam might have both the physical and mental strengths to be a good QB, I'd love for the Niners to have someone with either but that isn't the point here.

 

[sayheykid1]

That's because Alex Smith is a very average athlete compared to Newton. I don't think you're understanding my premise.

I got you and I regret not resisting the urge to bring Smith up.

 

[Lightyear49er]

 

[RobertPhD01]

A great physical talent. They need to protect him! Go 49ers!!

 

[clyde_carbon]

Cam might have both the physical and mental strengths to be a good QB, I'd love for the Niners to have someone with either but that isn't the point here.

I think it's been proven that Alex Smith doesn't have either the physical or mental strengths to be a major factor in the NFL. My point was QBs with tremendous physical talent (and no, Alex Smith isn't in that category despite the fact that he was drafted first overall) tend to do relatively well early on because of their physical tools. Some of them develop their mental Quarterbacking like Michael Vick, and some don't like Vince Young - and to those that don't defenses will eventually catch up and these QBs will come down to earth.

Cam Newton has all of the physical talent in the world, which is why I wasn't THAT surprised - but I still doubt he'll have the mental aspect down pat.

 

[Mozart'sGhost]

Just pointing out that Smith has never shown anything near the level of brilliance that Newtion showed in his first game and on a terrible team.

I am not sure why I would think Newton will go from being brilliant to a bust just because he is athletic.

I agree with Clyde though. Why bring up Alex Smith when we are talking about Newton's performance?