PFW on Geno Smith...

[Two Gap Penetrator]

“Not a student of the game. Nonchalant field presence -- does not command respect from teammates and cannot inspire. Mild practice demeanor -- no urgency. Not committed or focused -- marginal work ethic. Interviewed poorly at the Combine and did not show an understanding of concepts on the white board. Opted not to compete at the Senior Bowl and has approached offseason training as if he has already arrived and it shows in his body with minimal muscle definition or strength. Has small hands and glaring ball security issues (32 career fumbles). Really struggled handling the snow in Pinstripe Bowl (took two safeties) and will be troubled by the elements. Needed to be coddled in college -- cannot handle hard coaching.” This was also written about Smith by PFW: “Smith is a gimmick, overhyped product of the system lacking the football savvy, work habits and focus to cement a starting job and could drain energy from a QB room. Will be overdrafted and struggle to produce against NFL defensive complexities.”

[Ellsworth]

#franchiseQB!

[CCPete]

Well that ices it. Welcome to Philly Geno.

[SCREAMIN EAGLE]

“Not a student of the game. Nonchalant field presence -- does not command respect from teammates and cannot inspire. Mild practice demeanor -- no urgency. Not committed or focused -- marginal work ethic. Interviewed poorly at the Combine and did not show an understanding of concepts on the white board. Opted not to compete at the Senior Bowl and has approached offseason training as if he has already arrived and it shows in his body with minimal muscle definition or strength. Has small hands and glaring ball security issues (32 career fumbles). Really struggled handling the snow in Pinstripe Bowl (took two safeties) and will be troubled by the elements. Needed to be coddled in college -- cannot handle hard coaching.” This was also written about Smith by PFW: “Smith is a gimmick, overhyped product of the system lacking the football savvy, work habits and focus to cement a starting job and could drain energy from a QB room. Will be overdrafted and struggle to produce against NFL defensive complexities.”

according to some on this board, all of this negative press doesn't matter. According to some people

"the Eagles should not draft a QB unless they are dead certain he is the next Andrew Luck? That's just so idiotic I can't believe I'm wasting the time typing a response."

[CCPete]

The problem with the "unless he's Andrew Luck" scenario is that if a team determines that do not have a QB on the roster who can lead this team to a winning contender - they need to obtain one. The Eagles are one of these teams.

[J_Cuz31]

according to some on this board, all of this negative press doesn't matter.

And then there are those who think the draft is a popularity contest and the press should influence the team's front office in deciding what player they want to select.

[Riccardo]

Which "expert" is PFW?

[wynnron123]

What is PFW take on the other last minute hyped up EJ Manuel ?

[SCREAMIN EAGLE]

And then there are those who think the draft is a popularity contest and the press should influence the team's front office in deciding what player they want to select.

Who needs the press to influence a FO that Geno Smith is not even close to being a franchise QB and under no circumstances that he be picked with pick #4?

[Ellsworth]

From mcshay:

@McShay13: Re: Geno Smith - Ive spoken to at least 10 diff scouts with varying opinions on Geno as a football player. But not 1 questioned work ethic

[Irish George]

they just have greater needs right now

And then there are those who think the draft is a popularity contest and the press should influence the team's front office in deciding what player they want to select.

if you can get a line stud on either side of the ball you get him. Much less of a crapshoot.

I asked you before...did you see much of Smith? He's just not that good, IMO.

[3rd & Inches]

if you can get a line stud on either side of the ball you get him. Much less of a crapshoot.

I asked you before...did you see much of Smith? He's just not that good, IMO.

100% agree. I watched Smith this year. He was decent during non-pressure games, but not worth a 4th round pick no matter how much less Qbs are making now.

I'd rather see Charles Kelly play floes all season instead of drafting Smith.

[wynnron123]

100% agree. I watched Smith this year. He was decent during non-pressure games, but not worth a 4th round pick no matter how much less Qbs are making now.

I'd rather see Charles Kelly play floes all season instead of drafting Smith.

This is where I am at as well. I rather go with Foles or Vick with this new HC, philosophy, improved OL, and without FF /Marty instead of wasting a high pick on some project QB.

[Irish George]

or even trade down

I will take a beating for this but Im a Honey Badger guy. What if you move down a few spots, still get your stud lineman AND get the Honey Badger?

[McCarthy12]

How do you get conflicting reports on work ethic? I read that the guy from pfw said basically the same stuff about Newton and RGIII. Strange.