DrDawkinstein Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 (edited) WVU, you (and others) need to join our discussion we've been having all month on Smith and the other QBs. Smith has been my guy since August. http://forums.twobil...fti-knowi-know/ But yes, there will be a lot of people that just jump on the bandwagon after today's performance. And while the system has definitely helped his numbers, he was producing even as a sophomore during his first year starting, in a completely different system: Geno Smith - QB - West Virginia 6-3, 214lbs, Miami, 4yr Snr 2010 241/372 (64.8%) 2763yds 24TDs 7INTs 2011 346/526 (65.8%) 4385yds 31/7 2012 141/169 (83.4%) 1728yds 20/0 through 4 games... He's 4 games in and has nearly as many TDs as incomplete passes, and 0 INTs. That's saying something regardless of scheme. Edited September 29, 2012 by DrDareustein Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AthensThunder Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 How does his "stats" compare to Kellen Moore at the same stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 (edited) I dont think that is the game to establish pro potential.... it was a basketball game. This. He was throwing to WIDE OPEN receivers all day. He made the throws but no real analysis can be made other than he can throw the ball real far. Could be the next RG3 could be the next Ty Detmer. Edited September 29, 2012 by inkman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob's House Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 He reminds me of Jamarcus Russell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 This. He was throwing to WIDE OPEN receivers all day. He made the throws but no real analysis can be made other than he can throw the ball real far. Could be the next RG3 could be the next Ty Detmer. Not completely true, but Im not going to argue about this one single game. Especially this early in the season. We'll just all have to continue watching over the next 6 weeks. He reminds me of Jamarcus Russell. HAHAHA Yes!! Get it started!! Not to keep race in the mix, but he does draw (rightful) comparisons to Cunningham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills44 Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 I'm not as high on him as mst, but i will say that he's better than Pat White. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 That was an amazing game, but let's roll it back a notch. What kind of D gives up 70 points? That ain't gonna happen in the NFL. PTR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playman Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 while i agree that its a must to see him vs better defenses, i again point to RGIII. i am too lazy to search things, but i guess there have been a lot of doubters week 4 last college season. with exact the same reservations about the style of play, the quality of opposition and so on. in the end, he went #2 overall and some " experts " went on to say the colts made a mistake with still picking luck over RGIII. of course time will tell. but so far he is off to a great start. and has a world class arm. and is a little bigger than RGIII. so, if he keeps this up, yeah. he is worth a boatload of picks. and if not he may well end up beeing a 3rd to 5th round flyer. why not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickelCity Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 At some point we need to go for the top 1 or 2 qbs available in the draft, imo. Not sure who they will be, but I think the time may be right after this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 English major with a high GPA, loves to read, and study game film. What's not to like? He would look pretty good in our offense and with his ability to read defenses he could start right away. Make it so, Buddy! GO BILLS!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cash Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Guys, he threw 51 passes. 6 were incomplete. 8 went for touchdowns. I only see two downsides. First, it'll cost a lot to trade up to draft him. Second, he won't be able to wear his #12 for us, since it's retired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TakeYouToTasker Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Again, my opinion of the kid has nothing to do with gaudy statistics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 That is PRECISELY why NONE of us are NFL general managers. Give up the farm boys! Yeeeeeee haaawwwww Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 (edited) Geno Smith - QB - West Virginia 6-3, 214lbs, Miami, 4yr Snr 2010 241/372 (64.8%) 2763yds 24TDs 7INTs 2011 346/526 (65.8%) 4385yds 31/7 2012 141/169 (83.4%) 1728yds 20/0 through 4 games... What is most impressive about these statistics is the TD to Interception ratio - 75 TDs to 14 Interceptions. No matter what the system, those are incredible numbers. I would say, future franchise QB numbers. Edited September 30, 2012 by CSBill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramius Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Those of us that follow college ball and like Geno like him as a QB because how he looks throwing the ball, making decisions, etc. The die-hard college ball fans don't take his raw stats into account. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 In the limited number of snaps I've seen him take, mostly on youtube vids, what stood out to me most was pocket awareness....this guy has eyes in the back of his head! He feels the rush like he's psychic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 What is most impressive about these statistics is the TD to Interception ratio - 75 TDs to 14 Interceptions. No matter what the system, those are incredible numbers. I would say, future franchise QB numbers. It's an impressive stat but in scouting qbs, stats can easily mislead. Again I'm not saying he won't be great but even a late round flop like colt Brennan had a single season with a 58-12 ratio, or a graham Harrell with 134-34 for his college career (again a late rounder). You want to see statistical success, but again I'll say if your discussing that primarily and not how well the ball comes out of his hand compared to other top picks... What's between his ears and connected to his shoulders in comparison to peers at that level.... You aren't having a meaningful talk. How tight is his throw compared to Cam? How is his decision making (audibles, progressions) compared to luck? The next test will be doing it on a big stage against teams that are real peers talent wise. He's got some heavyweight fights coming up quick. I hope to see more so I can chime in more confidently about GS and not just the process I really look forward to seeing more of him. Those of us that follow college ball and like Geno like him as a QB because how he looks throwing the ball, making decisions, etc. The die-hard college ball fans don't take his raw stats into account. See, that's one of the better endorsements yet in here. I'd love to hear more detailed info from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaattMaann Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Geno Smith has the largest nostrils of any human, ever... he HAD to have had a nose picking problem as a child oh, my, god..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 I follow WV closely as I am from there. I will withhold until he plays an actual defense who can pressure him. So far, he has had all day to throw the ball. I'd like to see how he does under pressure. However, arm strength, mobility, etc. is all there, he could be real good. Watch the video on youtube from the LSU game from last year...his pocket presence is amazing. He also had several beautiful passes that his receivers botched. I really had no idea about the guy until I was directed to these videos. The guy is a gamer and LSU's defense was no joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud Adams Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Geno Smith has the largest nostrils of any human, ever... he HAD to have had a nose picking problem as a child oh, my, god..... Barkley throws picks. Geno nose picks? Let him pick away on our sideline and dribble all over the ball -- as long as he throws those touchdowns. Eight TDs versus six incompletions is ridiculous, regardless of the level of football. BA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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