Hawks expected to sign Geno Smith

[Largent80]

There was a metaphor there.

 

[YaktownHawK]

SUPERBOWL!

 

[AgentDib]

Taryn Christion has been waived so we need a third QB for camp at the least. UDFA QBs take note that you should probably practice taking snaps under center before you show up to an NFL team.

 

[chris98251]

They were saying the guys they had were having trouble getting a snap from under Center, this is a camp arm that can take a snap and get reps and compete with Lynch, he was in San Diego I guess last year.

 

[knownone]

They were saying the guys they had were having trouble getting a snap from under Center, this is a camp arm that can take a snap and get reps and compete with Lynch, he was in San Diego I guess last year.

Was Lynch one of the guys having issues? That seems like a big issue for a potential back up QB in this system.

Geno reminds me of a less mentally tough version of Tarvaris Jackson. It wouldn't be a shock if he ended up beating out Lynch. I mean, are we sure Lynch is the favorite to be the backup? Geno's had a better bad career, and he's somehow more proven than Lynch at this point.

 

[HawkGA]

I'm actually quote curious to see how this competition works out.

 

[AgentDib]

Was Lynch one of the guys having issues?

This was at rookie mini camp and Lynch was not in attendance.

 

[Rat]

I liked Geno a lot coming out of WVU. I was wrong on him, but I still like the signing. Lynch hasn't shown the drive or maturity to be simply handed the backup job.

 

[ImTheScientist]

If this is true we are going 4-0 in the pre-season!!!!

 

[Cyrus12]

We finally have our starter! I see good things happening. Russ will be a great mentor from the sideline. As that panther fan once said...the torch has been passed.

 

[jammerhawk]

He’s a capable backup level QB, there are others better but if his price is right he can’t be worse than Lynch.

Time will tell.

 

[Seymour]

I'm actually quote curious to see how this competition works out.

Me too. That is why I quoted you! :lol:

Hopefully Schnieder throws Geno the "knockout punch" contract and we "land" a decent backup. :mrgreen:

 

[HawkGA]

They were saying the guys they had were having trouble getting a snap from under Center, this is a camp arm that can take a snap and get reps and compete with Lynch, he was in San Diego I guess last year.

Depends on what you mean by camp arm. When I hear camp arm, I think of somebody there to basically throw the ball so the main QBs don't get tired out. I don't see Geno like that at all. I think he is there for a legitimate shot at the backup QB spot. I mean, just taking the bird's eye view of a fan, I don't see any reason why the order wouldn't start out as Wilson-Smith-Lynch versus Wilson-Lynch-Smith.

 

[sutz]

They were saying the guys they had were having trouble getting a snap from under Center, this is a camp arm that can take a snap and get reps and compete with Lynch, he was in San Diego I guess last year.

Depends on what you mean by camp arm. When I hear camp arm, I think of somebody there to basically throw the ball so the main QBs don't get tired out. I don't see Geno like that at all. I think he is there for a legitimate shot at the backup QB spot. I mean, just taking the bird's eye view of a fan, I don't see any reason why the order wouldn't start out as Wilson-Smith-Lynch versus Wilson-Lynch-Smith.

This is still Pete's team. We don't need a "camp arm" anywhere as near as much as one of the WCO teams, or those that chuck it 65 times a game. Holmy always needed 4 QBs in camp to avoid the tired arm problem. I don't see us as needing more than 2-3. IMO this is a competition for the #2 QB slot. We might keep one on the PS, too.

 

[chris98251]

They were saying the guys they had were having trouble getting a snap from under Center, this is a camp arm that can take a snap and get reps and compete with Lynch, he was in San Diego I guess last year.

Depends on what you mean by camp arm. When I hear camp arm, I think of somebody there to basically throw the ball so the main QBs don't get tired out. I don't see Geno like that at all. I think he is there for a legitimate shot at the backup QB spot. I mean, just taking the bird's eye view of a fan, I don't see any reason why the order wouldn't start out as Wilson-Smith-Lynch versus Wilson-Lynch-Smith.

This is still Pete's team. We don't need a "camp arm" anywhere as near as much as one of the WCO teams, or those that chuck it 65 times a game. Holmy always needed 4 QBs in camp to avoid the tired arm problem. I don't see us as needing more than 2-3. IMO this is a competition for the #2 QB slot. We might keep one on the PS, too.

Neither of them are eligible I am pretty sure. and Camp arm with the amount of WR's we brought in for reps is still valid, sure it's also a competition for the back up spot as well. I expect another QB to be added for the PS at some point.

 

[Hawks46]

There's no one else? EJ Manuel? Anybody?

http://www.nfl.com/player/genosmith/2539335/careerstats


http://www.nfl.com/player/ejmanuel/2539228/careerstats

Lol good choice. He just retired.

 

[Largent80]

I'd rather have a box of his pizza rolls than have him as a QB.

 

[HawkGA]

Alright everybody. Before we get to see any minicamp or training camp, make your pick. Who will the back-up be?

I'm really torn. I want to go with Smith because I suspect he's a better fit (athletically) to Russ than Lynch is (not that I really know much about him, but Lynch seems quite the opposite than Russ). Smith also has more experience, which works for him in a sense. But at the same time I think it works against him. He's much more of a known quantity. Lynch gets the benefit of still having "potential".

So, all that said, I'm putting my *money* on Smith.

 

[onanygivensunday]

Lynch..."Hang 'Em High"... he's toast.

 

[Largent80]

Jeez. We are confronted with 2 levels of suckitude.

Who sucks less?...Nobody knows. Both have achieved levels of suck that put them into this position.

They have to fight out the who is worst of the worst.

I can't pick a winner.