Originally Posted by Tombstone RJ (Post 12252261)

Yep, there's some great players who were pretty dumb, not sure if that's the case for QBs.

Originally Posted by vailpass (Post 12252285)

Terry Bradshaw is pleased to hear you say so. Not that the offense he ran was anywhere near as complex as today's pro O.

Originally Posted by staylor26 (Post 12252249)

If you don't think it's important, or translates, for QB's, you're a fool.

Like I said, there are exceptions to every rule, but it's a pretty good indicator of what to expect (mentally) from a QB. Marino/McNabb/Kelly are examples of some exceptions, but like I pointed out, they came into the league when the learning curve wasn't as much of an obstacle. Lynch has a lot more to learn (and adjust to) than those guys ever did, so the mental part is all the more concerning. There aren't many recent examples of exceptions, so I think the evidence backs that up.

I saw an interview with Lynch, thought he sounded like an idiot, then looked up his Wonderlic and saw he got an 18. That's not a coincidence.

So yea, if you think how smart a QB is matters, then there is a correlation.

Originally Posted by vailpass (Post 12252290)

Is Cam Newton's score of 21 significantly higher? I'd wager his emotional maturity score is significantly lower than Lynch's.

Originally Posted by BleedingRed (Post 12252293)

I would argue his physical skills are mile ahead, and coming out of the SEC to win championship would be pretty hard for you to compare Lynch to.....

Originally Posted by Tombstone RJ (Post 12252256)

:cuss:

So obviously you think it's important but otherwise, is there any proof that a high score is more indicative of a successful career in the NFL?

Originally Posted by Dagnabit (Post 12252305)

Alex Smith = 40.

The prosecution rests, your honor.

Originally Posted by vailpass (Post 12252296)

You're saying his low score is overcome by his physical skills?

Originally Posted by staylor26 (Post 12252309)

If you don't see how that translates, you're a ****ing moron.

Originally Posted by Dagnabit (Post 12252311)

It doesn't translate, just as I said. By that reckoning, Alex Smith should be the most awesome QB that ever picked up a goddamned football, not a walking advertisement for Dramamine.

Originally Posted by staylor26 (Post 12251994)

The second part is a huge red flag that could be Lynch's downfall as it appears the mental aspect could be an enormous obstacle for him. Even if he's a ****ing choir boy, it won't matter, if that's the case. Sitting and learning doesn't guarantee that will ever change either, though it could.

Originally Posted by staylor26 (Post 12252316)

You're completely missing the point.

Alex Smith is a very intelligent QB.

It's not the be all end all in evaluating a QB, but it does measure intelligence, and that's a very important "box" to check.

You might think in your little delusional world that Alex Smith is a failure and a terrible QB, but he's not. He's been as successful as he has, and salvaged his career due to his intelligence (and intangibles).

Originally Posted by Dagnabit (Post 12252329)

He's been successful due to his intelligence and legs. He's not a failure, but he's hardly championship-winning material unless the entire roster, every position, is in prime health all the way to the end.

Originally Posted by RunKC (Post 12252333)

this is true for all QB's, not just Alex