The difference between Cassel in 2010 and Smith in 2013 is that Andy Reid runs a pass-first offense. Much more of the success of the offense will be dependent on Alex Smith.
The question is whether Alex Smith can maintain his high YPA, low interception rate, and high QB rating when the defense is playing the pass instead of plaything the run. If Smith throws 600 times next season, and has a QB rating over 90, Andy Reid will look like a genius. If he has a QB rating of 70, it'll be the disaster that Clay is predicting.
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