49ers Ultimate Downfall: Alex Smith
Went to the 49ers home opener of the 2007/2008 season… and man, did their offense look bad. Their defense was remarkably better with the new additions of Clements, Lewis, and Willis. Their offense, on the other hand, was one-dimensional, and plagued with a quarterback that simply cannot throw.
As I sat at the newly named, "Bill Walsh Field," with all the "Faithful," many would not adhere to the notion that their number one draft pick of 2005, the man they committed to pay over 50 million, was and still is… a BUST.
Look people, sure the 49ers are no longer my favorite team (I left after the days of Montana and Young, and more recently T.O.), but I still like to see them do well, unlike their cross-bay neighbors (The Raiders). But as much as I like to support them, I also try to look at their development objectively.
The 49ers are not going to be in Super Bowl contention this season. That’s a fact. Anyone who disagree is delusional and is nothing more than a lameass "HOMER". Playoffs? Only if the stars are aligned… and I mean a lot of stars.
Problems are ineffective and uncreative play-calling that is partly to blame from a lack in confidence with their quarterback. Throughout the game, all I saw was Alex Smith with "Happy Feet". The guy hops three times before he throws the f’en ball. The better defenses will be able to read that and jump his passing lanes or sack his weakass.
Unfortunately, the 49ers invested a lot of money in him, and he will be their quarterback for the immediate future.
Sadly, my opinion with Smith as QB is another 7-9 season and no playoffs. With someone better (let Trent Dilfer play), 9-7 and a higher chance of making it to the playoffs.
