Leftwich was a good player, he actually had courage, and could sit there in the pocket and make all the throws you want. His problem was his windup and being slow. Had he not broke his ankle in 2005, we would probably be singing a different tune about him. He was really good in 2005. Reggie Williams was a bust for a 1st rounder, but he was actually a solid player for us. Too bad drugs ruined his career and life. Blackmon could go down the same path, but he has twice the talent Williams had, and if Blackmon can somehow get over his addiction problems, he will be a star. 

 

Shack is better than Gene. Both were not good, but Shack night and day over Gene. Id take his competitive rosters over the garbage Gene gave us. I can give you a list of players that were drafted under the Shack era that is 4 times longer than Genes list of gems. 

 

Gene Smith is up there with Matt Millan as one of the worst GM in the history of the NFL.  

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