The Bills have been looking for a franchise quarterback since Jim Kelly retired following the 1996 campaign. Geno Smith might lack the pizzazz of Andrew Luck, Robert Griffin III or Cam Newton, but his game is solid in every cheap jerseys wholesale respect. He is an efficient pocket passer with the arm talent to make all of the throws in a pro-style offense. Whether it's the deep comeback thrown from the hash to the opposite sideline or the go-route tossed down the boundary, Smith has shown he can make accurate passes with zip or touch. Additionally, he's shown he can throw comfortably from the pocket following traditional three-, five- and seven-step drops, or catch, reset and fire after fielding a shotgun snap. Some evaluators have pegged Smith, who produced at a phenomenal level while directing West Virginia's explosive spread offense, as a "system" player. However, I believe his game is versatile enough to fit into any scheme, with a few adaptations.
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New Bills coach Doug Marrone certainly is familiar with Smith's game from their days as Big East rivals; the former Syracuse coach led the Orange to a 3-0 record against Smith, including a 38-14 win in the New Era Pinstripe Bowl last season. Marrone can tweak his system to capitalize on Smith's ability to make accurate throws from the pocket or on the run. Smith's extensive experience directing a no-huddle offense at West Virginia could also jibe with Marrone's desire to push the pace in Buffalo. Smith understands how to process information quickly at the line of scrimmage in order to get his team running the best possible play on every snap. Furthermore, his familiarity with operating at a frenetic pace will allow him to capably lead an offense in transition in 2013.