(08-18-2017, 12:19 AM)TheO-LineMatters Wrote:

(08-18-2017, 12:12 AM)StroudCrowd1 Wrote: I don't see an issue trading a high pick for a proven commodity. Caldwell's high picks are hit or miss anyway.

What proven commodity? Alex Smith? He's a game manager who has been surrounded by offensive and defensive talent and hasn't been able to take the Chiefs to the Superbowl. He'd have a lot less talent here, so what would that accomplish? Jimmy G? He hasn't been on the field enough in meaningful games to even get an evaluation. Not to mention that the Pats want a king's ransom for him.

But Smith can get you to the playoffs.  If you were to trade for a 33 y/o qb you aren't expecting SB.  Heck, at this point I'd be thrilled by an 8-8 season.

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(08-18-2017, 12:38 AM)JackCity Wrote:

(08-18-2017, 12:29 AM)TheO-LineMatters Wrote: If Tyrod is so good, why is his own team trying to run him out of town?

Because he isn't perfect and has some flaws as a QB. He doesn't hit the middle of the field well and and his anticipation isn't great. What he does well is: Great deep ball, doesn't turn the ball over much and can keep plays alive/beat defenses with his legs. You can feed Arob/Lee/Westbrook deep, control the ball on the ground and keep everything ticking over.  

That's a hell of a lot better than starting Henne or playing Bortles in the state he is in.

I think FBT and a couple of the others are right.  Marrone has made the decision to move on from Blake.  If Henne can manage the games and the O-line can get its act together, maybe there are some wins this year.

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