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I certainly hope so. No one can deny that Fitz played like a completely different QB without all that shrubbery on his face. He looked like a kid having a great time out there. According to the U.S. Military, shaving encourages discipline and conformity among fighting men. I personally think Fitz shed a lot of baggage when he clipped that scraggly face rug. I'd like it to STAY GONE. Anybody else got my back? www.shaving-shack.com/blog/the-benefits-of-a-sunday-shave/

Thanks, but That wasn't the title of the thread. It was "People act like Brad Smith is some kind of dummy" I abbreviated "Brad Smith" as "Br. Smith", and some simp actually thought I meant "Bruce Smith" -Of course, if they actually read the thread they would've known that to be false. I thought it was an O.K. thread. If they hadn't shut it down it would probably still be going. Thanks for the vote.

I think Brad should have a fair shot at being the starter in September. He's that good. I think this will be the year that Fitz gets busted for impersonating a quarterback.

It would appear that the higher your score, the less you can actually do. FYI: The mods Completely changed the title of this thread! The original thread was "People think that Brad Smith is some kind of dummy" NOT Brad Smith is some kind of dummy? What can i say -Some fans DESERVE for this team to move to Canada. Edit: The above is incorrect. Your title for the thread was "People act like Br. Smith is some kind of dummy." This title is deceptive as "Br. Smith" could be taken to mean a far more famous Smith which would mean you are a troll seeking hits in your straw-man thread.

LMAO. Two things: 1)Jamarcus Russell got 30+ million of Al Davis's money. 2)I really don't think you know the meaning of the word "inevitable"

LOL, you know what dude???? Wonder-lick thisss!!!! 4-12 with an almost perfect woderlic shows me a guy who's gotten REALLY good at over-thinking this game. NOTABLE WONDERLIC SCORES (Out of a possible 50 points) Ryan Fitzpatrick..........48 Alex Smith................40 Drew Henson...............42 Ben Roethlisberger........25 Peyton Manning............28 Brad Smith................24 Tim Tebow.................22 Joe Flacco...............27 Brad is right up there with the superbowl winners. Fitz is right up there with, uh....

I said that the STATS may favor Fitz. Perhaps the odds do too. The reality of Fitz though, is a different story. Bad O-line, or not, He hasn't proven to me, that he's the right QB going forward. I'm open to try something else. I think that Brad Smith under center could help us move the chains irregardless of how bad our o-line is. We lost some really close ones last year, A more mobile, athletic, threat could have been the difference in those games.

Here's what's interesting about your post... In his first season as a true Starter, Kordell led the Steelers to an 11-5 record and an AFC Championship game. Thats AFTER Chan stopped wasting his talent as some kind of gimmick QB. Kordell was pretty good QB. I think that with time, Brad Smith can be even BETTER.

I'm kidding with SJ. I lived in the deep south for many years. Coming from upstate N.Y. It was a culture shock, but I wouldn't accuse every southerner of being like that. I was specifically targeting the southern gentry. (upper class) -C'mon, their accents don't help. All I accused Chan of was being backwards in terms of his expectations from Smith. I think that his background, as well as his football experience might have something to do with that.

What, that Chan wears a white hood with a charging buffalo on it? SJ, I honestly could care less. Perhaps I'm taking my mistrust of Gailey and his ilk, a bit too far. Anyway, everyone is pretty well behaved on this board. I think it's in everyone's best interest to keep it that way.

-That Fitz is overrated? I most certainly do. I, for one, am ready for a little departure. There's no reason why our offense has to be patterned after every team in this division. -We're not the Pats. We're not the Jets. Does the Eagles offense look like the Giants offense? Nope. Unlike us, Philly plays to their strengths instead of trying to look like everyone else. The sad truth is that despite a decade of sucking, we haven't amassed the talent. Still, with a QB like Smith under center, we can do things that others can't. Wanna blitz? -You sure? By the time you get into the backfield Brad Smith could be long gone. -Or he could have flicked a quick slant to Namaan. First down! That's what this game is about. -Moving the frickin' chains.

Yep. You'd think he'd give it a try. Damn, I wish I had the funds to buy this team off Ralph.

All I wanted was for people to re-examine the way they view a guy like Brad Smith. He may pick up a DUI tonight and prove me wrong, or get a domestic violence charge, or knock-up a stripper. Nobody's perfect. Still his body of work indicates that he's capable of much more than Chan and his staff may be grooming him for.

Ha! Wow SJ! You were the LAST person I expected that from. -Prejudice much? Btw, I could care less what he's paid, or what he's listed as. I only care about progress and WINS. I see a star in Brad Smith. -A real playmaker. Exactly what I DIDN'T see in Trent, and NEVER saw in Fitz.

That's how I feel about Fitz. -I don't apologize for it. Just a slick way of calling me out. I got the humor.

He sure can. He's done that, and more against our own D in the last few years. I think QB accuracy would be the easiest fix on our offense. Brad may not know the offense as well as Fitz, but so what? I look at his highlight reels, and I see a guy who I would like to touch the ball a lot more. Maybe permanently. It's not like he had HUGE holes to run through with the Jets. -Most of the time it took was ONE STEP and he was GONE. My point is that while statistically Fitz gives us the best chance to win, I Think Brad Smith is the player that gives us the best chance to improve. Whether that be just in team morale, or actual points scored. I hope Chan doesn't under-utilize this tremendous weapon.

@ Taro T.

I was actually addressing Kelly's comment about Smith's accuracy. -Please read through the posts next time.

Ok, but think about it like this; There's people on this board that openly talk about trading for Tim Tebow. -and how accurate is that guy? How many game-breaking plays has Tebow made in his brief pro career? Tim Tebow has arguably THE WORST throwing motion of any QB taken in his class. Even the most optimistic sportscasters call him "A work in progress" Yet somehow, OP's talk about him like he's Tom frickin'Brady. All I'm saying is LOOK AT WHAT WE'VE GOT. Besides that, any player with the initials B. Smith deserves a shot. -Especially on the Buffalo Bills.

Funny. I get what you're trying to say here, but I think my second post clarifies what I meant. As much as I apreciate your sarcasm sir, can you give me three reasons why Br. Smith CANNOT be a starter.

It's implied by the omission of his name from the starting QB conversation. You always hear Chan described as an "offensive guru", and Fitz is called "one of the smartest QB's in the league" I've even heard Thigpen described as "Sharp". It seems the only time Smith gets any praise is when he does WHAT WE THINK he should do. -Performing his limited role. He's referred to as our wildcat QB, or our "Situational" guy, which hints that he COULDN'T be capable of standing under center. I submit that he COULD BE capable of this and much more. By the way, when will Fitz and Chan turn their superior intelligence into actual wins? I fear the answer to that is NEVER.

He was an academic All-American at The University of Missouri. -A school many of the posters on this board could NEVER get into. Forget about his outstanding college performance at Mizzou. -At NYJ he seemed to have a positive effect on every play was involved in, whether it was throwing, recieving, of tackling a punt-returner. Why is his name not being mentioned as a possible starter at QB? It seems no matter how much Chan Gailey LOSES, people still think he's up to some higher purpose. Fitz, can go out and throw four interceptions without anyone questioning his decision-making. I guess I'm sick and tired of the backwards thinking of the southern gentry that runs this team. All I know is that if Brad Smith is our Starter in September, it will give opposing defenses ALOT more to think about, than just plain Fitz.

This is one time I honestly think that Chan is just having a look. If he's actually serious about starting CJ over Fred, then he's an even bigger Moron than I thought.

Tebow is not a QB at all. never was. Pryor is nothing more that Jamarcus Russel 2.0, and the raiders just drafted him AGAIN!

Take it easy guys. Chan is just rying to put together the best college team in the NFL.