Chiefs Did Alex Smith change your mind.

Dante84 · 01-05-2014, 04:04 PM

Yes.

When we first got him, I thought his upside was a more mobile and intelligent Matt Cassel. Battered fan syndrome, I guess.

As the season progressed, I though, Okay, maybe we've got a top half of the league QB. He is really intelligent, somewhat tough to bring down, and seems to always put the ball in the safe zone for the receiver to make a play yet not get intercepted.

Last night was a revelation. I came around full circle. He shook the game manager label, and played ****ing balls out. He chucked it, he took risks, he ran for firsts when he should have and made awesome throws on 3rd downs.

I think, if we are able to replicate the things that he did into next season and beyond, we will really be a SB contender.

I am comfortable crossing THE major need off of our checklist, at least for the next 3-5 years, based on the growth and talent I witnessed this season and last night.

The next major objective for this offense is to get playmakers; and I am confident that Andy knows what those look like and understands the importance of having.

The other reason I'm confident is that John Dorsey knows what good receivers look like and can identify them in the rough. Guys like Randall Cobb, Jordy Nelson, James Jones, Greg Jennings (a while back), so on and so forth... Dorsey WILL find us these guys.

Here's hoping it comes sooner, rather than later!

01-05-2014, 04:04 PM	#10
Dante84 Tossed Salad & Scrambled Eggs Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: ATX & OPKS Casino cash: $-1888004 VARSITY	Yes. When we first got him, I thought his upside was a more mobile and intelligent Matt Cassel. Battered fan syndrome, I guess. As the season progressed, I though, Okay, maybe we've got a top half of the league QB. He is really intelligent, somewhat tough to bring down, and seems to always put the ball in the safe zone for the receiver to make a play yet not get intercepted. Last night was a revelation. I came around full circle. He shook the game manager label, and played ****ing balls out. He chucked it, he took risks, he ran for firsts when he should have and made awesome throws on 3rd downs. I think, if we are able to replicate the things that he did into next season and beyond, we will really be a SB contender. I am comfortable crossing THE major need off of our checklist, at least for the next 3-5 years, based on the growth and talent I witnessed this season and last night. The next major objective for this offense is to get playmakers; and I am confident that Andy knows what those look like and understands the importance of having. The other reason I'm confident is that John Dorsey knows what good receivers look like and can identify them in the rough. Guys like Randall Cobb, Jordy Nelson, James Jones, Greg Jennings (a while back), so on and so forth... Dorsey WILL find us these guys. Here's hoping it comes sooner, rather than later! __________________ ..
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