 Wysłany: Wto 21:04, 30 Lis 2010 Temat postu: Respect that |
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"Respect that, (pardner)," Joe Montana Jersey said. There was a lot of talk in 49ertown this week about quarterbacks and leadership. Which is interesting because the 49ers can lay claim to one of the great quarterback/leaders in NFL history and because leadership is more effectively demonstrated than articulated. Here's how he sealed the deal: Respect was a prominent talking point for the 49ers and the Dallas Cowboys before the NFC championship game in January 1982. So much so that after hitting Dwight Clark with a pass early in the game, Joe Montana Jersey decided to share a moment with Cowboys defensive end Ed "Too Tall" Jones. Ask anyone who ever shared a huddle with Joe Montana Jersey and he will tell you: When Joe Montana Jersey spoke,NFL Jerseys, there was reverent silence. OK, and the occasional reminder from Jerry Rice that he was wide open, all day. But mostly there was silence. And here's how Joe Montana Jersey took his first steps toward becoming a leader: In his sixth professional start, he led the 49ers from a 35-7 halftime deficit to a 38-35 overtime victory against the New Orleans Saints. Gary Peterson: Leadership qualities? This 49ers QB had a few Funny how things work out. Want a good laugh? Joe Montana Jersey began his career backing up Steve DeBerg, the quintessential guy-who-can't-take-you-where-you-want-to-go quarterback. When Joe Montana Jersey became the starter, Walsh traded DeBerg -- whose strong personality, Walsh feared, would undermine Joe Montana Jersey 's ability to lead the team. But none matters if you don't achieve a certain level of success. Once you understand this, you understand why coach Mike Singletary's views on leadership as it relates to his quarterbacks qualify as so much background noise. Fifty games into his NFL career, Alex Smith has given no indication that he is anything more than a likable, well-mannered tease. It is only because of Alex Smith's bum shoulder that Troy Smith is even getting a sniff as an NFL starter. It's too simple to say that talent equals leadership. But when it comes to the biggest leadership position in team sports, it's almost impossible to achieve the latter without the former. It doesn't hurt if you have a quick wit, facility with hyphenated expletives, the ability to return to action eight weeks after major back surgery or the luck of the Irish. All the above embellished Joe Montana Jersey 's credentials as a leader. The 49ers are awash in Smiths but lacking in competent quarterbacks. Until they locate one, the leadership issue is little more than a balance-tipper between guys who can't take you where you want to go. |
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