Geno Smith Scouting Report: NFL Outlook for West Virginia QB

April 9, 2013   ·   Sigmund Bloom   ·   Jump to comments

Geno Smith is the lightning rod for criticism of this year's class of quarterbacks. Players like Cam Newton, Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III have spoiled football fans over the last two years, so the flaws in the quarterback who is listed first on most draft boards might seem larger than they really are.
Or perhaps, like quarterback-hungry teams, we are employing too much wishful thinking in projecting the best of a weak class of passers as a quality starter? What does Geno Smith have to offer his team at the next level?
 
 
Strengths
When Smith is on, he is a hyper-accurate passer in the short and intermediate passing game, with lightning quick reads and release. He is excellent at anticipating breaks in routes, leading his receivers, and putting the ball in the perfect spot for run after catch opportunities.
His play fake, ball-handling and play execution are all very crisp. Smith is a cool, tough customer in the pocket, and he is very ...

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