Ex-NFL player Alex Smith questions defensive-minded head coaches' ability to develop quarterbacks

Long gone are the days of an NFL team drafting a quarterback early in the first round and letting him sit on the bench as they slowly develop.

Franchises expect a young quarterback to immediately take the starting reins and be successful. But a large portion of their success depends on the roster around them and the coaching staff's abilities to quickly develop them.

During a recent appearance on SiriusXM's NFL Radio channel, three-time Pro Bowl quarterback Alex Smith shared his thoughts on whether he believed coaches with a defensive background are equipped to bring a young signal-caller up to speed.

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