From: jpglori@srv.PacBell.COM (John P. Gloria)
Subject: Re: Tale of two Steve's...
Organization: Pacific * Bell
Distribution: usa
Date: Thu, 10 Sep 1992 21:30:47 GMT

In article <1992Sep9.180238.2997@amgen.com> chriss@sam.amgen.com (Chris Silvester) writes:
>Some points to consider in the Young/Bono controversy:
>
> - Young is clearly the better athlete of the two, and probably the better QB
>   (certainly more proven than Bono).
>
Most analyst agree with your statement, but that does not make Young a
better QB.
>
> - Since Bono has wisely chosen to mimick Montana's style of play, he obviously
>   fits in to their current offense easier.  The supporting offensive cast has
>   to make little to no adjustments from the Montana-driven offense, making 
>   their jobs easier.
>
I don't think it is a matter of mimicking Montana's style of play on Bono's behalf.
If this were to hold true, than Young is not too bright.  He should likewise
mimick Montana's style of play.  He cannot.  On the other hand, Bono's style
of play is married to the Niner's style of play, which happens to be the
way Montana plays.  Bono's style of play is just that, not a mimick.
>
> - One half season of success does not a great career make (The "Flash in the
>   Pan" theory revisted).  There is no guarantee that Bono can duplicate his
>   performance over a long period of time.
>
In case you have forgotten, Young's starting status hardly qualifies him as
a regular.  He missed almost half the season last year. Given Bono's performance,
he is in MHO, a much better quarterback than Young.  Young had been regulated
to backup status and rarely got to play prior to Montana's injury. 
>
> - Over time, the Niner's offense would adjust to Young's Style of play.  These
>   arguements about Young not staying in the pocket making him a liability are
>   ridiculous.  A QB that can scramble like Young is an asset, not a liablility.
>   So what if he makes a first down running instead of passing - you still have
>   a first down, and next time the defense will have to devote more attention
>   to the possiblity of him running, which would open up more opportunities for
>   a pass play.
>
Your arguments do not hold water.  Granted, any QB can get crunched, regardless
if he is a pocket or scrambling QB. Young does not possess the calmness/coolness
required to run the Niner style of play.  With all the offensive weapons that
the Niner's possess, Young's scrambling is a downright liability in the long
run.  Sure, it looks good when he runs for a first down, but Young's first
reaction is run instead of letting a play develop.  I would like to know how
many pocket QB vs scrambling QBs have won the SB.  I think the traditional type
QB is the best.
>
>I for one am glad that the Young trade didn't go through.  If Joe doesn't come
>back, IMHO the Niners have a better chance for success with Young at the helm.
>If he goes down (like in the opener against the Giants) then Bono is quite
>capable of coming in and doing the job.  It's almost as good a combo as the
>Montana/Young combo of the '80's.  Even after taking the hit he took in the
>Giants game, he still came back and drove the Niners down the field for the
>score, culminated by a TD PASS to Rathman.
>
By Young's own admission, his play calling and subsequent TD were not even
remembered.  It was a combination of instinct and pure luck!  Again, your
arguments do not water.  Quick, where are the life boats! :-)
>
>BTW, Joe could still come back and lead the Niners to glory again...he's had
>career ending injuries before. :)  Either way, should be a great season.
>
Well, at least this made sense.
>

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