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Chiefs not considering benching Alex Smith for Patrick Mahomes this season
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/c...s-this-season/
Per Jason La Canfora Despite their recent struggles on offense, the Chiefs are not inclined to make any switch at quarterback, team sources said, though the staff does remain very bullish on first-round pick Patrick Mahomes and his ability to take over as soon as next season. Mahomes continues to impress teammates and coaches with his efforts in practice and how he conducts himself in meetings and around the facility, and there is a strong sense that he could be a franchise quarterback sooner rather than later. Even with their recent falloff in the passing game and running game, and with Mahomes' athleticism and huge arm, there is no movement to move on from veteran Alex Smith now and the only way he would lose his job would be to injury, sources said. Smith has tailed off from what was an MVP-like first half, with the Chiefs storming to a 5-0 record and being talked about as perhaps the best team in football. They've gone into a 1-4 swoon since then and face a critical AFC game with the Bills this weekend, with the Chargers suddenly surging in the AFC West and the Raiders still capable of making a run, too. Smith has failed to maintain the big plays downfield that helped the team get off to such a torrid start -- the dink-and-dunk nature of the offense under him was part of the allure of Mahomes in the draft, as his gunslinger approach is the opposite of that -- and rookie running back Kareem Hunt has been bottled up as well. Smith is coming off his worst game of the season in a loss to the lowly Giants coming out of the bye. He threw multiple interceptions, which is out of character for him. Coach Andy Reid was somewhat critical of his play after that, but Smith continues to get the bulk of starting reps and is entrusted with getting this team to the postseason. However, numerous other GMs anticipate the Chiefs shopping Smith, who has one year left on his contract, in the offseason. He is signed to a team-friendly deal that is easy to deal, he would have significant value to any contending team that may want to upgrade at quarterback (Jacksonville; Arizona or Denver if they opt not to rebuild) and he is a proven, steady hand who teammates love and who protects the football (almost to a fault). The Chiefs seem poised to turn the offense over to Mahomes and it would be anything but a surprise should Smith leave Kansas City via trade after arriving there from a swap with the 49ers upon Reid's hiring. Last edited by thegame214; 11-26-2017 at 09:19 AM.. |
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If Smith continues to be an absolute cuck, he will be benched... a coach can't afford to just keep rolling out a QB who plays shitty. He will lose the locker room.
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My guess is the coaches are considering this season as a transition season as most did. They might stick to that plan and just ride it out. They as well as us know this team isn’t going anywhere. |
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Alex is here this year to increase his trade value and hold off PM for his own good...
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Alex Smith just needs more time for the OLine to Gel
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Why do the Chiefs hate it's fans?
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Not gonna put much stock into this article. Bottom line is if Smith continues to suck, he will be pulled. This article is probably just as likely there to try to discourage fans and media from creating the pressure to put in Mahomes.
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Alex only putting up a 180 yard game is no shocker. The idea he could put up 300 vs the Pats and beat them in their house is. Agreed...
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What do you expect them to say?
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Is Alexis still depressed?
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Agreed. I said this in another thread, but I'll say it again. Very 1st play in the 1st series, throw it deep to Hill on a fly. I don't care if he misses, that'll make the Bills think twice about stacking 8 in the box. Next play, Hill on another fly, Kelce at 15 yards deep, and whoever is the #2 today past the sticks.
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That's where I'm at. I hate that this is true, but go to social media and you'll see how many Alex Smith hardcore apologists there are. If pm is anything but perfect, chiefs fans are going to make his life a living hell. I don't mind Alex starting the rest of the year and yes I realize that's pretty much throwing in the towel for 2017. I think the Chiefs will get decent trade value for Smith and next year, not this year, even his biggest apologists will be fine with trading him away. Especially after our season inevitably falls short.
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