NFL Films analyst Greg Cosell just spoke on the Murph and Mac Show. Here’s what Cosell said about Colin Kaepernick.
Q: What did you see from Colin Kaepernick? Does he look like he has the goods to become an NFL quarterback, or were there red flags raised right away about his awkward release?
COSELL: It’s not the release, but I think he has a long way to go. It’s funny, because I didn’t know when I watched the tape on Monday whether Alex Smith would play, so I ended up after I watched the tape by saying, “If Kaepernick plays, it’s going to be very interesting to see how Harbaugh manages and controls him, because Kaepernick is very limited his hiss pass-game understanding, he’s not very patient or disciplined in the pocket, he’s a little lost at this point as a drop-back passer with very little sense of reading progressions and where to go with the ball.” That’s what I said after I watched the tape on Monday. I guess Alex is going to go this week.
Q: It’s not 100 percent. He’s in the process of coming back.
COSELL: Let’s put it this way. They’re going to play a team that will play their backup QB, from all reports. I think whether it is Smith or Kaepernick, you’re going to see a very tightly controlled offense. They’re going to feel very good about their defense – although their defense has had a few warts of late which we can certainly discuss – but I think this would be a game they’re going to try to win 13-10, and they’re not going to ask their quarterback, whoever it is, to really do much in this game.
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There’s so many gobble gobble jive turkey talkers out there lmao smh
When we are done beating up the Bears, no matter who their QB is they wont need to see a neurologist, they will have the need to see a gynecologist to determine why their voice went from low to high.
Maybe this is the game you release the Kracken(Jacobs). Gore is dinged and if the gameplan is as Cosell indicates, now would seem in my mind to be as good as any.
I’ve called Cosell a media bufoon when he has criticized Alex Smith and i’m going to call him a media bufoon for his evaluation of CK
What did he say that was wrong?
He pontificates like he has expertise in the area of QB development and he is nothing more than a media blowhard. If i heard the same criticism out of Jaworski or Dilfer or lombardi or Gruden or marriucci or any number of ex QB’s or coaches i would respect the opinion and give it merit. its not what he says its the fact that his opinion is that of a media self proclaimed “expert”
He bashed Alex, now he thinks Alex is better. So does that make Kapernick really bad?
Confused….
Perfect.
Around mid-season last year Cosell went on KNBR saying “the 49ers have a pretty good front 7″ as if this was new, blockbuster information. He also endeared himself to me by saying “tape” about 25 times.
Cosell is a little more familiar with the 49ers this year (he has to, with about 6 bay area radio interviews a week) so he grates on me a bit less, but grates none the less.
How long will it take for running QBs to get the run first out of their DNA? It’s the system they ran in college at a very high level, but may slow their NFL career. Before the draft that was my concern with running QBs. SYoung has mentioned this many times and emphasized it again during a segment of the TTebow NFL Net special – athletic QBs need to learn to play from the pocket. It’s very difficult for them to do or more would be successful.
I think it takes a lot of time. It is so instinctive for them as an option that they almost rely on it when the play breaks down. This can be problematic in the NFL because of the evolution of the defensive players in the league where they are potentially as fast and athletic as some offensive players.
Teams now bait guys like Vick and Newton to run because they have the personnel to spy them and possibly create turnovers or hit them hard enough to rattle or eliminate them from the game. It also forces them to make quick decisions which intuitively forces them to run playing into the defense.
Teams now know what Kap does well and what he is most comfortable doin at this stage of his career. With the way he escapes the pocket and holds the ball, defensive players will exploit it and take advantage.
Surprisingly well said prime
Sometimes, even monkeys can surprise you :)
You are just jealous Nick Slow cause I can talk football, know more about the game then you ever will or have the ability to share.
Just stick to hating, that’s your strength!
I think Cossell is right on the money. At this point CK makes plays when he runs or when he passes outside the pocket. He has a long way to go before he’s a competent NFL QB. There is no question Alex Smith is the better option for Harbaugh’s offense the rest of this year. CK is what I call a SportsCenter player to my boys. He may make one or two amazing highlight plays that run over and over on Sportscenter but you don’t know about the 10 or 15 plays he screwed up or didn’t make unless you actually watch the game. It’s no secret I’m no Smith fan, but his ball security and efficiency make him the obvious starter.
Just curious if you think his opinion on smith is accurate also
Yes, I do. Smith is a one read QB with poor pocket presence who routinely misses wide open receivers. I also agree with Cossell’s opinion that Smith is a good game manager who makes very few mistakes. I think that’s what the Harbaugh staff has built this team around this year. Stout defense, strong running game, and limited mistakes in the passing game.
Ditto Houston. I think Cossell had nothing to gain by “bashing” Smith or any player for that matter. Sometimes fans can’t or don’t want to hear the truth.
Houston,
You hit the hammer on the nail, AS is a one read QB, that is why Davis and Moss, who still has gas in the tank are underutilized. Last night I watched the 84 and 94 Super bowl. We were so lucky to have Joe and Steve, we are spoiled because AS is no better than average with flaws.
Can’t wait for the Smithers to applaud Cossell. Although he’s knows nothing about Smith. Hypocrite babble in 5.4.3.2.1…… Wheeeew!
@ ninermd:
Can’t wait for the Smithers to applaud Cossell.
Unlikely to happen.
But I do notice that those who have championed Cosell’s expertise when he trashes Alex Smith are strangely silent now. I don’t see jordan, bay, Nick, or Neal sticking their heads above ground.
Once again, I think you have your b/s detector pointed in the wrong direction.
Just curious if you think his opinion on smith is accurate also
Houston is no Alex Smith fan. Have you never read his comments?
Not me. I think he is pretty accurate on this one also. Anyone can see CK is still a little green. The running “type” of qb shouldn’t matter. If the Smithers are trusting Harbaugh then why question it now? This team will be good for awhile. Because of their head coach.
Changing a running QB into a pocket passer takes years, not an offseason. I think Harbaugh can do it but its not just the running. Its the release of his throws that is concerning, as well as, the ability to learn an NFL offense when he has never played anything remotely close to a pro-style offense.
@ ninermd:
If the Smithers are trusting Harbaugh then why question it now?
Who is questioning Harbaugh now? About what?
This team will be good for awhile. Because of their head coach.
I agree. I just pray he doesn’t burn out.
“Anyone can see CK is still a little green.”
MD, really? Anyone? Didn’t your read all of the CK should now take over the reins reads on here Monday/Tuesday/Wed? Call it straight MD…it’s not one-sided!!
AS is still green to many football observers.
Claude,
I am one who has championed Cosell’s takes in the past on Smith. In regard to his take on Kaepernick, I agree with him, Kaepernick does have a long way to go. This should not come as any great shock considering Sunday was the first time he has seen any extensive action against an NFL starting caliber defense.
The only way he is going to get there though is by playing. I thought Kawakami had some interesting things to say yesterday regarding the situation. We’ll see where it goes from here.
After a couple of poorly played games, some are questioning EManning’s QB eliteness in NY!!
Claude just because he’s not all in on smiths play doesn’t mean he doesn’t wish him better play. Like I posted on his post. Some of you smith fans don’t want to hear or can’t stomach the truth that he’s a game manager. And he’s not elite. His window of improving is smaller than other qb’s because he’s been in the league longer. He hasn’t gotten to the level I personally thought and wanted him to reach, and I think he’s the best we have right now, but I’m not going to be stupid and call him elite or great. He’s slightly above average. That’s a tough pull for some if you to swallow. But it’s reality
Hoff its not about who said what. It’s about the hypocrites on here that called cossell and idiot for his outlook on Smith but will agree with him now. As for me personally I’ve said smith should still start because ck is an offseason away from being ready. Sorry Bro. I try to keep it real and from what I read from Smithers is apologies, excuses, and over the top non sense when it comes to Smith. It’s a team not a player. Last I checked the SF 49ERS won 19 games. NOT #11
“I agree with him, Kaepernick does have a long way to go.”
Jack,
That’s not what you alluded to on Tuesday. See your comment below. Are you playing both sides yet again!!?? Why even speculate *if* CK “has a long way to go” as you state today with your most current comment?? SMH
Jack Hammer says:
November 13, 2012 at 10:55 am
“Bledsoe had already been to a Super Bowl. Comparing Alex Smith to Tommy Maddox is more like it Fan. Both struggled early in their careers for one reason or another, eventually got into a better position and led their teams to the playoffs, then got contract extensions which were easy for the team to get out of without creating cap trouble, then got hurt.
The question now is, Can Kaepernick play the role of Ben Roethlisberger and take this team to the Super Bowl as Roethlisberger did in his 2nd year?”
Hofer,
What part of my comment from yesterday suggests that Kaepernick doesn’t have a long way to go?
Hoff. I have a question. You say playing both sides and call it straight. Why can’t anyone see both sides and call it straight? Do you like the whole blog split on the old AS fight? It seems that way sometimes. I see nothing wrong with sitting on the fence and pointing out strengths and weaknesses.
MD, do you ever debate Bay or Jordo? If you have, I’ve missed it!
@ ninermd:
Claude just because he’s not all in on Smiths play doesn’t mean he doesn’t wish him better play.
I have no idea if or how this is responsive to anything I wrote. Who is “he”? Houston? If so, you completely misunderstood my comment. I was simply letting you know that Houston wasn’t being hypocritical in agreeing with Cosell on Kaepernick because Houston’s extreme dislike of Smith’s play means that he wouldn’t take a shot at Cosell for criticizing Smith.
As for the rest of your message, please stop lumping me in with the imaginary commenters calling Smith elite. I have never done that. I haven’t seen anyone else do that either. You keep using that straw man of an argument as the basis for your own put downs of Smith, and it is weak.
As for your opinion on Smith, you are of course entitled to it. If you want anyone to value it, however, you need to do more than state it in a conclusory way. You need to back it up with some actual facts.
As for “the hypocrites on here that called cossell and idiot for his outlook on Smith but will agree with him now,” I’m still waiting to see one of them actually post a comment agreeing with Cosell. Maybe Grant deleted those comments before I could read them.
The fact that you think Smith’s supporters are the ones posting the “over the top nonsense” in this debate tells me that you don’t pay much attention to the comments. Your agenda against DS and Prime seems to have blinded you to what everyone else is writing.
Debate? No. Disagree? Yes. The difference between the two camps is bay and Jordan want a better qb. Because we can get better at qb. And they bring up some facts as to why Smith will not become elite. We disagree on Smith getting better this season. The Smithers have made excuses for his play for years now. It’s not like he’s a rookie, he’s not JM like, like bs likes to try and compare. He’s an 8 year vet. And by now we should ALL know what he’s capable of doing. And it looks like he’s just an average qb. That needs the whole team to carry his play. That’s what an average qb does. Whether we can win a title is still up in the air. But Smithers are NEVER going to admit that’s all he is. The winning record stat is bogus. And I’m betting right now that if he looks horrible Monday night the concussion excuse will be next. IMO bay and j23 are 49er fans. NOT Alex Smith fans. And between the two camps somewhere along the lines it got personal. I have never been attacked for calling out coaching or other players that stunk. But the minute you say anything about Smiths poor play and you got 10 Smithers chipping in with ridiculousness. That’s how it is Hoff. You know it. I didn’t get one comment when I called Akers and the defense out. Wasn’t called a hater once. Why is that?
@ Jack:
I intentionally excluded you from my comment because I don’t think you are prone to hypocrisy and because I didn’t recall you championing any of Cosell’s analyses.
I don’t see jordan, bay, Nick, or Neal sticking their heads above ground.
Balls, Cosell has no agenda that I know of. So, I’ll take his word for his assesment of CK. He’s watched film and come away with an opinion. I happen to disagree with his take that Kaepernick is very limited his pass-game understanding.
Yeah, football fans shouldn’t be championing the ideas of a man with over 30 years experience watching the coaches film of every NFL game every week. We all obviously know much more about football than Cossell. His analysis on Smith is so incredibly bias for some reason. I just can’t imagine why he has this irrational hatred toward Smith that causes him to lie about Smith’s performances. No one should be championing the opinions of a man who obviously has a vendetta against Alex Smith.
MD, I can’t agree with your reasoning. Jordo has been outlandish at best even suggesting JJ will supplant CK as number 2 and take over as starter mid year. His hyperbole is much worse than any excuses you stated. You also mention elite, there are only 3-4 elite QBs in all of NFL football period (88% are not elite). As we know, wins are more important than fantasy numbers.
@ Nick:
I don’t think I have ever accused Cosell of having an agenda. My biggest problem with him is that he is another guy who thinks he can read minds. His comment about Kaepernick being limited in his understanding of the passing game would seem to be an example of that.
It’s interesting that Cosell stopped writing columns precisely at the time the coaches’ film became widely available. I wonder if that is a coincidence.
claude, are you implying that Cossell stopped writing articles to prevent people from proving him wrong?
@ Houston:
I assume your comment is directed at me as I first used the verb “championed.” If not, please excuse the following.
My comment had nothing to do with the merits of Greg Cosell’s analysis. It very clearly was about likely hypocrisy. Ninermd posited that all of those who complained about Cosell’s critiques of Alex Smith would praise him for his negative review of Colin Kaepernick. I correctly predicted that that wouldn’t happen and suggested that it was more likely that the hypocrisy would come from people like jordan and bay, who have championed Cosell’s critiques of Smith, and who are desperate to see Kaepernick start.
As for Cosell’s “expertise,” I suppose that his monopolistic access to the coaches film gave him an advantage over regular fans when it came to reviewing games. What use he made of that monopoly remains to be seen
That monopoly also meant that we all pretty much had to accept his description of events as the gospel because we had no way of checking it. As I mentioned to Nick, I find it curious that as soon as the NFL gave everyone access to the coaches film, and therefore the ability to test Cosell’s descriptions and conclusions, he stopped providing his analyses in written form.
I also was never comfortable with what I call his mind-reading, his tendency to tell us, solely from his review of the film, what a player was thinking during a given play or game. As far as I know, he never contacted players to verify his assumptions; he just stated them as established facts.
I don’t remember claiming he was biased or had a vendetta against Alex Smith, however, so I don’t know where that part of your comment is coming from.
I hope that the foregoing clears up any confusion as to my position on Greg Cosell.
>>I also was never comfortable with what I call his mind-reading, his tendency to tell us, solely from his review of the film, what a player was thinking during a given play or game.
Yeah. This.
@ Houston:
claude, are you implying that Cossell stopped writing articles to prevent people from proving him wrong?
That would be going too far; I don’t know enough facts to reach that conclusion. I am saying that I find the timing curious.
Claude, you mean you are not able to break down Cosell’s thought processes from reading his writings as well as Cosell does players by looking at film?
Claude…. I didn’t mention your name once. Lumping isn’t my intention.
@ninermd:
Claude…. I didn’t mention your name once. Lumping isn’t my intention.
Of course you did. From your 11:01 am message:
Claude just because he’s not all in on smiths play doesn’t mean he doesn’t wish him better play. Like I posted on his post. Some of you smith fans don’t want to hear or can’t stomach the truth that he’s a game manager. And he’s not elite.
Claude,
You’re one funny dude. You lob out a bomb that implies Cossell stopped writing articles when the fans could see the coaches film as some thinly veiled attack on the man’s credibility. You don’t come out and accuse him of anything. You just throw the bomb and walk away like nothing happened.
That is your exact tactic every day on this blog. A fan offers an opinion that you critique without ever offering your own opinion. Your attack on others without actually watching the games is rather pathetic.
>>IMO bay and j23 are 49er fans
md, better change YO. Both those “fans” have stated that will take their ball and go home if Smith remains Niners QB.
Can you point to similar public statements from those here you claim to be “Alex fans”? “WE WILL LEAVE IF BECOMES OUR QB!” Where is it?
Waiting.
Waiting.
Waiting.
Nope, you’ll not respond because there is no response. However, if your response is because they are “passionate” and want a QB that is “a winner”, my response is that even if they are fans, Niners don’t need fans that display the emotional maturity found in pre-schoolers.
@ Houston:
I wrote that I find it curious that Cosell stopped writing his analyses when he did. That’s it. I didn’t accuse him of anything because I don’t know the facts. I also didn’t imply that I knew any facts. I simply noticed an odd coincidence and wondered whether it was a coincidence. How is that a problem? By the way, you are free to offer your opinion as to how it is merely a coincidence, but you haven’t.
I also didn’t walk away from anything. You have raised the issue twice, and with this comment I will have responded twice. How did I walk away?
A fan offers an opinion that you critique without ever offering your own opinion. Your attack on others without actually watching the games is rather pathetic.
I often offer my opinion on this blog, but I like to do so only when I have enough facts to reach an informed opinion. I fail to understand why I must offer an opinion every time I point out when others offer unsupported or uninformed opinions. What if it’s too soon to offer any opinion on a subject? Offering a counter opinion be hypocritical.
Whom have I attacked without actually watching a game? The only game I didn’t watch was the Minnesota game. I have watched videos of the first half at 49erswebzone.com, however, to test the assertion made by you and jordan that the Vikings put 8-9 men in the box and dared the 49ers to throw long. (They didn’t by the way.)
Any more baseless accusations you want to lob at me?
It’s interesting that Claude stops posting to this blog precisely at the time the computer time is up for wife beaters down at the county jail. I wonder if that is a coincidence.
see how that works?
@ Houston:
Fair enough, I guess, except for the fact that the coincidence of which you write is entirely fictional.
>>Can’t wait for the Smithers to applaud Cossell
I remain steadfast in my disdain toward Cosell.
But if your worldview revolves around liking or disliking a guy depending on what he says about a player you like or dislike, be my guest.
Do you identify yourself as a Smither?
Well Grant, if Smither includes:
Seeing his game measurably improve by bounds since teaming with Harbaugh (And I had had enough of him mid 2010 season)
Appreciating the smart ball control style of play he brings to the team.
He’s not the reason they always win, but has been responsible for more than a few. And conversely, when the team loses, he’s not solely the reason for it with inopportune turnovers. (you could argue the 1-13, missed KW business in NFCCG, but even now Jack agrees that once you get to overtime throw that out the window. Then games are won and lost on individual plays like missed field goals and – I’d argue – turnovers right outside your red zone)
Belief that yes, the team is more than capable of winning a Superbowl with him under center.
If that makes me a Smither, then ich bin ein Smither.
ribico
You forgot the most important thing. 19-5 with a legit HC and offensive system.
How somebody can’t be a “Smither” is beyond belief. 19-5 is as good as it gets the past 1.5 years.
MD
is dumb.
MD
Then you’re saying that the 49ers lost for the previous 6 years, not #11 , right?
I know where you’re going Oregon….. Yes I am. Because of bad owners, coaching, secondary, o-line and wait for it…… Qb play. My point is the Smithers who like to bring up the winning record were the same that wouldn’t bring up the losing record before. You may proceed.
The validation of the W/L argument was when JH was hired. It proved out the argument!
“..I think whether it is Smith or Kaepernick, you’re going to see a very tightly controlled offense. …. but I think this would be a game they’re going to try to win 13-10,”
As opposed to what other way of winning? Isn’t that the only way Greg Cossell sees the Niners win every game, whether it’s a 45-3 blowout, or a 24-24 tie or a 24-27 loss?
So Cossell, the Grandmaster of the Obvious, thinks that Kaep is not ready to take over the starting QB role? What does he think about the “fiscal cliff”? Because for all his tape-watching, does not know more about QB development than about the fiscal cliff. For meaningful insights, we have Steve Young. For those media outlets who cannot afford to pay for the opinion of folks who actually played or coached the game, we have Cossell who will pontificate to anyone who’d listen to his simple-minded, “opinionating” that is extremely well-articulated in flawless English.
The Niners have to watch out for the Peanut Punch on Monday:
http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4680245/the-peanut-punch
If you guys are getting tired of the AS/CK debate, here are some distractions.
1. Chicago’s OC – Mike Tice – is on the hot seat due their lack of offensive production. I don’t expect any new found explosiveness on offense by Chicago this week. The Niner D is coming off a lackluster performance and will be up for this game.
2. If both Campbell and AS start on Monday, this will be a matchup of two 1st round QBs from the 2005 draft. Campbell was picked 25th (one pick after A. Rodgers) by the Redskins.
http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4680236/four-downs-campbell-up-to-challenge
Kaepernick might very well have a long way to go. For him to get there, he has to play. He has to make mistakes, he has to achieve successes. One thing I can tell you about Kaep, when a play breaks down I see that “over my dead body” look in his eyes that Steve Young describes.
One thing you will never get from me as a 49er fan is a pathetic defense of one player. I like Kaep. I liked him alot pre draft. But if he ends up being a bust, I won’t personally verbally attack those who believe he’s a bust. They would be entitled to their opinion just as I am to mine. Each player on this team has to perform. Each fan including myself has the right to critique that player however he wants.
It is my opinion that if and when Colin Kaepernick takes over this offense will be more explosive, amass more yards and score more points. It is not the offensive coordinator that holds this team back IMO.
Oh and for anyone that thinks I hide my head in the sand, you should know better than that. I don’t hide from my opinions.
Is that where you are able to discern the “look in his eyes”? From that place in the sand where your head is?
Bay, you also never thought the previous HC regimes under MS and MN had as much to do with the winning/losing as the young starting QB. JH dispelled your W/L theory with the same QB.
@ Hofer:
Yes.
Singletary + Smith = lots of losing
Harbaugh + Smith = lots of winning
I have never understood those who look at those two equations and continue to insist that Smith was the reason for the losing.
Claude,
Your equations don’t prove that Smith is the reason for winning, only that Harbaugh is a superior coach.
@ Jack:
I know that. That’s why I didn’t write that the equations proved that Smith is the reason for the winning.
Jack
As a superior HC, he identified AS as a winner. He wasn’t stuck with him. He had to convince AS to come back here when AS made it very clear he had no intention of doing so prior to JH.
Winners know winners. JH knew AS was a winner. That is the genius of what he’s done with AS.
Jack,
Are you stating AS isn’t the reason for any of the winning? Clarify please.
Claude,
Is your take that Smith has always had the potential to be successful, but the coaching held it back?
Jack,
What’s your take? Are you worried you won’t be aligned with Claude?
No, I am pretty sure that it is. Just wanted to clarify since I misread his equation post.
@ Jack:
Is your take that Smith has always had the potential to be successful, but the coaching held it back?
That’s somewhat oversimplified, but yes. Losing almost two years to injury didn’t help either.
And by “the coaching,” I would include the constant shuffling of OCs and offensive schemes. I don’t see how one can look at those circumstances and conclude anything but that they would retard a QB’s development. I think the improvement in Smith’s game from 2011 to 2012 tends to support that conclusion.
The foregoing does not absolve Smith of all responsibility for his lack of development from 2005 to 2010. But I think it was more the coaching circumstances than it was Smith.
And while I give the credit to Harbaugh for making Smith a better QB, that doesn’t change the fact that Smith is a better QB.
Thanks for the clarification on that Claude.
Claude,
Very well put. Unfortunately, Jack won’t clarify his statement.
Hofer,
Why are you such a putz?
I have stated my position on Smith several times. I was not a big fan of his early on in his career, but when Harbaugh came on board and decided to re-sign him I went into it with an open mind due to my belief in Harbaugh as a coach and he has done quite well.
His coaches prior to Harbaugh/Roman, put a lot of the pressure on Smith to make up for their deficiencies and he struggled accordingly.
Harbaugh/Roman are the opposite, they have the ability to understand what their players do best, and put them into positions to succeed. They recognize Smith is at his best in PA and quick throws, and build their game plans accordingly.
So as I said in my previous post, I think my take is aligned with that of Claude.
Jack,
Romer and instigator fits you well! =)
You are trying too hard Hofer, as I said earlier I am a Romer and wear my Roman jersey proudly on gameday.
Jack, you are not only a romer, you make things easy!! LOL
Hofer,
That’s what good coaches do.
Jack, no need to thank me, you’re welcome!
BS,
Stop spewing that garbage out every week. Nobody convinced Smith to stay here. Smith had nowhere to go. He was about to be a backup. Harbaugh always tells the story about looking in Smiths eyes and finding out if he wanted to hold a clipboard or play. Whether he wanted to wear a ball cap turned around backwards. Smith didn’t magnet convinced. He’ll, he should’ve been begging to stay.
it is my opinion the niner game plans are built more around the OL success, which is more of a run TE power centric type line vs a pass protection type line….IMO…
“…he’s not very patient or disciplined in the pocket, he’s a little lost at this point as a drop-back passer with very little sense of reading progressions and where to go with the ball.”
I have to agree with Cosell on this part, which is the important part of his analysis. Kaep is still learning to be a pocket passer. He has incredible potential IF he can become even avergage as a pocket passer. Right now, he is not. He needs experience as a pocket passer in game situations to get better. He has had little of that until last Sunday, and I think most people will agrre that we saw him progress even within the context of the game. Now, having said that, I would rather not see him get that experience against the Bears. I think Smith gives the 49ers the better chance to win.
It is interesting to note that Steve Young is basically saying the same thing in his comments posted here, but in a way that is seemingly not as “negative.”
JPN,
Given your history of watching him play up in Reno I really appreciate your takes on Kaepernick. Good stuff.
@JPN001
Steve Young following the AZ game said some incredibly nice things about AS as well. That is the difference. Many here said that performance was crap that game because AS didn’t throw the ball over 10 yards (even though he did several times and every time it was complete). They dismissed a near record breaking night accuracy wise. And since then haven’t stopped their BS about AS not being accurate enough (after AS was 7/8 with the last few including the TD with vision problems).
I think the argument that AS isn’t accurate needs to go and not come back till he actually isn’t.
I find it interesting that CK is receiving so much attention.
With so many weighing in today I can only conclude that whether the reports have positive or negative, eveyone should consider that it is unfair to judge a player after only one game.
To small of sample. CK would need to play a few games IMO to really guage his progress or lack thereof.