Alexander Douglas Smith: 2016

[Mr. Flopnuts]

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.

[Red Dawg]

Originally Posted by ASS11

It doesn't mean jack if they only score 17 pts.

Exactly. Who cares about meaningless ypa or completion percentage or any other worthless bullshit stat. The only on that matters is points scored. I don't care is Smith throws the ball two yards per play as a long as we score more per game. It will come back and bite us more than few games if we don't get more TD's. That is the only job of the QB running the offense. Get TD'S and Smith has not shown the ability while he's been here to do that enough.

[TigeRRUppeRRcut]

Originally Posted by ASS11

Kansas City Chiefs @ Indianapolis Colts

11. QB Alex Smith has an adjusted completion percentage of 78.2, fifth-best for quarterbacks.

Alex Smith has gained a reputation for throwing short passes, and rightfully so. This year, his 7.3-yard average depth of target is tied for the league’s lowest mark. On the bright side, he has been throwing those short passes very accurately. This week he faces a Colts team who has the lowest coverage rating by PFF standards, so Smith may have an opportunity to extend that accuracy to the intermediate and deep levels.

Completion percentage should improve even more with the reps and the favorable schedule.

Also, you Want to change your prediction on the game?

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by TigerUppercut

Also, you Want to change your prediction on the game?

No.

[jjchieffan]

Originally Posted by ASS11

Kansas City Chiefs @ Indianapolis Colts

11. QB Alex Smith has an adjusted completion percentage of 78.2, fifth-best for quarterbacks.

Alex Smith has gained a reputation for throwing short passes, and rightfully so. This year, his 7.3-yard average depth of target is tied for the league’s lowest mark. On the bright side, he has been throwing those short passes very accurately. This week he faces a Colts team who has the lowest coverage rating by PFF standards, so Smith may have an opportunity to extend that accuracy to the intermediate and deep levels.

7.3 yards on 78% of attempts moves the chains and puts points on the board. It's how the west coast offense is supposed to work. You may not like it, but Andy is calling plays exactly how the west coast offense is setup to do,

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by jjchieffan

7.3 yards on 78% of attempts moves the chains and puts points on the board.

Except you know, last week, when we scored all of 17 points.

Or you know, all of this year, when right now we sit at below average or worse in almost every offensive category.

When will you homers start to get it?

[stevieray]

boohoohoo

[NJChiefsFan]

Originally Posted by Tuckdaddy

Exactly. Who cares about meaningless ypa or completion percentage or any other worthless bullshit stat. The only on that matters is points scored. I don't care is Smith throws the ball two yards per play as a long as we score more per game. It will come back and bite us more than few games if we don't get more TD's. That is the only job of the QB running the offense. Get TD'S and Smith has not shown the ability while he's been here to do that enough.

Our redzone offense needs to get better to beat really good teams in big moments. That isn't just on Smith. The playcalling has a long way to go in that department.

[TigeRRUppeRRcut]

Originally Posted by ASS11

Except you know, last week, when we scored all of 17 points.

Or you know, all of this year, when right now we sit at below average or worse in almost every offensive category.

When will you homers start to get it?

You were wrong about this season. You were wrong last season (and got banned for dumbassery).

When will YOU start to get it, Clay?

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by TigerUppercut

You were wrong about this season.

So far I've been dead on picking every game correctly but one. I've been dead on about our defensive decline and the offense still being a POS.

Keep doubling down on Alex Smith, because he isn't changing anytime soon. This is mediocre team headed for 9-7 or 10-6 and playoff failure, which is exactly what I predicted.

[Weapon X]

WTF are you guys talking about stats? All Alex does is win!

And with a .576 record, like the Colossus of Rhodes or the Titan of Bravos, clearly he deserves a statue erected in his honor.

[Weapon X]

Originally Posted by Weapon X

WTF are you guys talking about stats? All Alex does is win!

And with a .576 record, like the Colossus of Rhodes or the Titan of Bravos, clearly he deserves a statue erected in his honor.

That record is even more amazing when you think about the shitty defenses he's had to carry...

SF with Patrick Willis, Bowman, Justin Smith, etc?

The Chiefs of the past several years?

Thank God this gunslinger was under center to carry those teams to a slightly winning record!

[RunKC]

Let's look at this in detail:

2nd half drives

-FG
-Harris crucial drop ending the drive. Punt
-Andy goes in a shell. 4/6 plays from this drive are all runs.
-FG

The offense stalling is on Andy and Harris this week.

[RunKC]

Also don't see the issue with the Raiders game. Offense did its part in that game. Santos cost us 4 points which would have put us with 30.

[Reerun_KC]

Just leave this right here, from an ESPN article this am...

[PAChiefsGuy]

Originally Posted by Weapon X

That record is even more amazing when you think about the shitty defenses he's had to carry...

SF with Patrick Willis, Bowman, Justin Smith, etc?

The Chiefs of the past several years?

Thank God this gunslinger was under center to carry those teams to a slightly winning record!

Well I guess that solves it. He has had little to nothing to do with any of the wins here or SF. We should cut him after this year.

Thanks for the brilliant insight.