I'm so glad.....

TheFallofRome · Joined: 18 Apr 2007 Posts: 496 Location: Colorado

Man, this could be a tough decision. I disagree that Smith can't get us to a Superbowl, but think that Manning would be more likely to (EDIT: in the short term; no one knows how good/bad Smith will be or when he will falter/improve). That said, who knows how fragile he is at this point? Even if he can take a hit, he probably won't play too many more seasons. Manning is definitely the better qb, but Smith is younger (on a young team) and much less banged up at this point. Tough call... I wouldn't consider it much until we all know more about his health.[/i]
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adamq · Joined: 18 Jan 2007 Posts: 7705 Location: Missouri

I think Manning goes to Miami.. I would love it if he was a Chief though, and the more I think about it it makes sense. Crennel is obviously a defensive guy, so Manning could run his offense. There are some great weapons on place already, if Wayne came with they'd have a scary offense to go along with a very good young defense.

I know id go to a lot more Chiefs games this year.
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UofMfan909 · Joined: 14 Feb 2007 Posts: 22749 Location: Michigan

I'd rather us sign Manning than bring back Alex. I know it's both the unpopular and improbable (<1% chance) opinion around here, but I think it'd be the right one. I think Peyton would be much more likely to get us over the hump in the immediate (2-3 years) future, and then we could insert CK as we ease Peyton into retirement.

I still think Peyton goes to Washington. They might want RGIII, but I think they'll take Peyton if they can get him. Flynn to Miami, RGIII to Cleveland.
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tiger9er08 · Joined: 14 Nov 2009 Posts: 1324

part of me wishes this was Alex's 2nd year under Harbaugh so we get a more clear picture of what Alex can do in this system

but if we did get Peyton somehow and gave up on Alex, would be nice if we signed Reggie Wayne too
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Chrissooner49er · Joined: 03 Feb 2005 Posts: 3641 Location: Tulsa, OK

Nothing to see here except thinly veiled barbs at a certain 49er...and he is a 9er until FA hits or he is resigned.

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MultiSync · Joined: 04 Feb 2005 Posts: 1817

Speaking as an outsider... I don't see why you guys wouldnt develope kaepernic and bring in Payton. Lets face it kaepernic could legitimately beat out Alex Smith anyway. If Manning came to the 49ers and wanted to play for them would management really. E a me to say no? And if he's not healthy you still have a young qb that is prolly better than Smith anyways.

rudyZ · Joined: 12 Mar 2007 Posts: 11364 Location: Québec

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MultiSync · Joined: 04 Feb 2005 Posts: 1817

Worth the risk. You guys won despite Alex Smith, he's a bottom half NFL starting qb, that is going to want to get paid like a top 10 qb. Can you really argue kaepernicks upside compared to smiths? You guys liked him enough to take him high in the 2nd round and I'm not sure the love affair for Alex Smith that this forum has. He's very average and has proved that throughout his career.

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