Chiefs Alexander Douglas Smith: 2016 - Page 46

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 09-17-2016, 10:44 AM

We wouldn't we want to roll out another Alex Smith thread?!?!? Listen, for the Clay haters, this will probably be the thread that gets him banned. He can't help himself, right? Let's go!!!

First off, as many of you know, I have been very critical of Alexander Douglas Smith. Wasn't happy with the trade, HATED the extension, and have burned him to the ground from the beginning. So ****ing sick of the retread QB's.

So, that said Alex Smith is my Daddy. I mean, I just have to own that at this point. Here's why. He's never had continuity in a system. That guy had a new offensive coordinator just about every year until Jim Harbaugh showed up. And he flashed a little bit. That said, it sure looks like San Fran traded their best QB to us in favor of some douche that's starting some thing all over the league, while riding the bench to a guy named Blaine Gabbert.

Alex is now in his 4th year of the same system and it's showing. He's getting better. Why is he my daddy now all of a sudden though? Because he proved that he's more than just a game manager. He made some ****ing incredible throws against the Chargers last week. The back shoulder Maclin throw, the Maclin throw where Jeremy was almost killed, The Spencer Ware throws. Twice he hit him downfield (like, way more than 8 yards!), and then finally the Kelce throws.

People can give Spencer Ware a lot of credit, he is deserving of it after the monster game he had. Make no mistake about it though, Alexander Douglas Smith personally put this team on his back and willed them to victory. 1 play at a time. 1 throw at a time. He's a leader, and it reflected in the locker room after that game. They trust Alex now. They trust that he has what it takes to will them to victory in any game.

Alex isn't just a game manager anymore. He's a game changer, and a leader. This team could go 6-10 this year and I'll say the same thing. He has the ability and he's proven it. Now let's see where they go with it. I'm officially a YUGE Alex fan. What do you think? I'll take your comments off air.

Discuss Thrower · 10-03-2016, 11:31 AM

Alex Smith had an elite defense in 2011. The year after it was also pretty good yet he was benched in favor of a guy who can't beat out Blaine Gabbert.

Of course, I know Smith fanbois will just turn around and blame the lack of success on receivers and the offensive line.

It's reeeeeeally odd, however, that one guy has played 12 years of pro football and bad receivers and offensive line men have been a constant on all of those teams.

dls6501 · 10-03-2016, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by TigerUppercut

The real issue is defense.. Championship teams have elite defense, regardless of mediocre to great QB play.

What about bad, like we are currently experiencing?

dls6501 · 10-03-2016, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by TigerUppercut

More than 80% of SB winners have won it with a top ten defense. That says it all.

Wait wait wait.....first you say elite now you say top 10?

In spite of how we have played so far, I firmly believe we will be a top 10 D when its all said and done. And guess what? We wont be a SB winner. Far from it.

RunKC · 10-03-2016, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by BigMeatballBillay

What's Smiths contract like? Can we walk after this year?

We can get out next year

Discuss Thrower · 10-03-2016, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by RunKC

We can get out next year

I'll have to trot out a 610 standby soundbite:

"If not Alex then who?"

There's nobody worth overpaying to get a few marginal wins over what Smith provides.

**Bowser** · 10-03-2016, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Discuss Thrower

I'll have to trot out a 610 standby soundbite:

"If not Alex then who?"

There's nobody worth overpaying to get a few marginal wins over what Smith provides.

Trade for Sam Bradford. This is a copycat league and ALL the teams are doing it!

dls6501 · 10-03-2016, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Discuss Thrower

I'll have to trot out a 610 standby soundbite:

"If not Alex then who?"

There's nobody worth overpaying to get a few marginal wins over what Smith provides.

My opinion is you wouldnt have to overpay a QB who brings to the table what Alex does. Those type of QBs are called journeymen or backups.

RunKC · 10-03-2016, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Discuss Thrower

I'll have to trot out a 610 standby soundbite:

"If not Alex then who?"

There's nobody worth overpaying to get a few marginal wins over what Smith provides.

Foles is $6 million cheaper and would be the 23rd highest paid QB in 2017. Keep him around next year as insurance why you try to get a rookie QB.

Discuss Thrower · 10-03-2016, 12:01 PM

The only reason I'm not all too mad about how this gas all played out it was because it was so predictable.

They're not good enough to win a SB but not talent deficient enough to blow it all up and start over.

Discuss Thrower · 10-03-2016, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by RunKC

Foles is $6 million cheaper and would be the 23rd highest paid QB in 2017. Keep him around next year as insurance why you try to get a rookie QB.

Someone will overpay for Foles in FA.

**Bowser** · 10-03-2016, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by RunKC

Foles is $6 million cheaper and would be the 23rd highest paid QB in 2017. Keep him around next year as insurance why you try to get a rookie QB.

He's on a one year deal here. Someone will undoubtedly offer him more next season than we will.

Hammock Parties · 10-03-2016, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by RunKC

We can get out next year

Doubtful because they take a huge cap hit, although a slight savings.

2018 they save 17 million against the cap by cutting him.

So you know, time for an extension.

temper11 · 10-03-2016, 01:12 PM

Pittsburg is up 22 to 0 and Reid is still calling wide receiver screens. Are you shitting me? When Smith was going downfield, he was connecting... from beginning to end. To Conley, to Maclin, to Kelsey even to Wilson. Why the F Chiefs were still calling these ridiculous f'ng plays horizontally to the line of scrimmage when the medium plays downfield were working so much better - unreal.

**Easy 6** · 10-03-2016, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by temper11

Pittsburg is up 22 to 0 and Reid is still calling wide receiver screens. Are you shitting me? When Smith was going downfield, he was connecting... from beginning to end. To Conley, to Maclin, to Kelsey even to Wilson. Why the F Chiefs were still calling these ridiculous f'ng plays horizontally to the line of scrimmage when the medium plays downfield were working so much better - unreal.

Yep, Smith is no coldblooded killer... but Reid is the biggest problem right now

**notorious** · 10-03-2016, 01:15 PM

Ummm. You can do what Denver did. Start a guy for extremely cheap because the expensive starter MIGHT barely improve the offense.

09-17-2016, 10:44 AM
Mr. Flopnuts FINALLY! The wait is over. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Future Is Now!!! Casino cash: $19947565	Alexander Douglas Smith: 2016 We wouldn't we want to roll out another Alex Smith thread?!?!? Listen, for the Clay haters, this will probably be the thread that gets him banned. He can't help himself, right? Let's go!!! First off, as many of you know, I have been very critical of Alexander Douglas Smith. Wasn't happy with the trade, HATED the extension, and have burned him to the ground from the beginning. So **ing sick of the retread QB's. So, that said Alex Smith is my Daddy. I mean, I just have to own that at this point. Here's why. He's never had continuity in a system. That guy had a new offensive coordinator just about every year until Jim Harbaugh showed up. And he flashed a little bit. That said, it sure looks like San Fran traded their best QB to us in favor of some douche that's starting some thing all over the league, while riding the bench to a guy named Blaine Gabbert. Alex is now in his 4th year of the same system and it's showing. He's getting better. Why is he my daddy now all of a sudden though? Because he proved that he's more than just a game manager. He made some *ing incredible throws against the Chargers last week. The back shoulder Maclin throw, the Maclin throw where Jeremy was almost killed, The Spencer Ware throws. Twice he hit him downfield (like, way more than 8 yards!), and then finally the Kelce throws. People can give Spencer Ware a lot of credit, he is deserving of it after the monster game he had. Make no mistake about it though, Alexander Douglas Smith personally* put this team on his back and willed them to victory. 1 play at a time. 1 throw at a time. He's a leader, and it reflected in the locker room after that game. They trust Alex now. They trust that he has what it takes to will them to victory in any game. Alex isn't just a game manager anymore. He's a game changer, and a leader. This team could go 6-10 this year and I'll say the same thing. He has the ability and he's proven it. Now let's see where they go with it. I'm officially a YUGE Alex fan. What do you think? I'll take your comments off air.
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10-03-2016, 11:31 AM	#676
Discuss Thrower "You like to drink?" Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: "I like to drink." Casino cash: $-230000	Alex Smith had an elite defense in 2011. The year after it was also pretty good yet he was benched in favor of a guy who can't beat out Blaine Gabbert. Of course, I know Smith fanbois will just turn around and blame the lack of success on receivers and the offensive line. It's reeeeeeally odd, however, that one guy has played 12 years of pro football and bad receivers and offensive line men have been a constant on all of those teams. __________________ Chiefs 2016 Opponents: Home: JAX, TEN, NO, TB, NYJ. Away: HOU, IND, ATL, CAR, PIT Chiefs 2017 Opponents: Home: BUF, MIA, PHI, WSH, AFC North. Away: NE, NYJ, NYG, DAL, AFC South
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10-03-2016, 12:01 PM	#684
Discuss Thrower "You like to drink?" Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: "I like to drink." Casino cash: $-230000	The only reason I'm not all too mad about how this gas all played out it was because it was so predictable. They're not good enough to win a SB but not talent deficient enough to blow it all up and start over. __________________ Chiefs 2016 Opponents: Home: JAX, TEN, NO, TB, NYJ. Away: HOU, IND, ATL, CAR, PIT Chiefs 2017 Opponents: Home: BUF, MIA, PHI, WSH, AFC North. Away: NE, NYJ, NYG, DAL, AFC South
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10-03-2016, 01:12 PM	#688
temper11 Veteran Join Date: Nov 2013 Casino cash: $10014156	Pittsburg is up 22 to 0 and Reid is still calling wide receiver screens. Are you shitting me? When Smith was going downfield, he was connecting... from beginning to end. To Conley, to Maclin, to Kelsey even to Wilson. Why the F Chiefs were still calling these ridiculous f'ng plays horizontally to the line of scrimmage when the medium plays downfield were working so much better - unreal. __________________ **disclaimer. Nothing in this post was meant to offend, or in any way slander the good people of Kansas City or the obviously passionate fans of the KC Chiefs.
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10-03-2016, 01:15 PM	#690
notorious Supporter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Who knows? Casino cash: $-824116	Ummm. You can do what Denver did. Start a guy for extremely cheap because the expensive starter MIGHT barely improve the offense.
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