Chiefs Andy Reid shuts down your Chiefs QB controversy talk - Page 2

oaklandhater · 10-31-2016, 02:30 PM

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by Joel Thorman Oct 31, 2016, 2:44p

You know Andy Reid was going to stand by Alex Smith and that’s what he did on Monday when facing the press. Reid has been doing this for a loooong time so he let reporters have their fun for a few minutes and then he shut down any talk of Nick Foles playing in front of a healthy Alex Smith. Will it work? I guess it depends on how well Foles plays this weekend ... if he plays this weekend since the Chiefs doctors contend Alex actually doesn’t have a concussion.

Check out this exchange between Reid and reporters this afternoon.

Q: You were asked whether you had to cut back the game plan when Foles came in and you said no. Did he allow you to expand the game plan, maybe do some things that you couldn’t do with Smith?

Reid: No. Alex, I’m not sure we realize how good he is. We’ve opened this thing up further than maybe we’ve ever opened it up. He does a tremendous job. It’s a shame he didn’t have a chance to finish off the game plan because he would’ve had a ton of success with it. Not to take anything away from Nick. We didn’t have to cut a thing out for Nick coming in. That was a win-win for both guys. To think one would’ve done better than the other, I don’t believe that. If Alex would’ve been in, we would’ve done the same thing.

Q: You guys his four passes of 30 yards down the field. That’s unusual for you guys. Was that because the way the game was going or because of who was at quarterback?

Reid: I think it was part of the plan. That was all in the game plan. They would’ve been called. They were right on the first 15. They were coming up so whether it was Alex in there or Nick they were coming up. A couple of them formation wise, there was a little confusion on the formation and guys popped open.

Q: Does Foles give you more capability in that area?

Reid: No, I’m not even sure I like the way you’re going with this. Alex can do all the things that need to be done in this offense and do them at a Pro Bowl-caliber level.

Q: Is he your quarterback when he’s healthy then?

/death stare

rico · 10-31-2016, 03:26 PM

Ugh. Apathy sets in again.

oaklandhater · 10-31-2016, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by HemiEd

Kind of reminds you a little of Grbac/Gannon doesn't it?

its Whatever chiefs deserve to have an offensive meltdown later this season watch us cut/trade Foles at the end of the season Orton style just so alex doesn't have to stress about losing his job Chiefs style.

Beef Supreme · 10-31-2016, 03:28 PM

Nobody actually thought Reid was going to say or do anything different than this.

But if ...

"We didn’t have to cut a thing out for Nick coming in. That was a win-win for both guys. To think one would’ve done better than the other, I don’t believe that. If Alex would’ve been in, we would’ve done the same thing."

... Why pay one of them a big pile of money?

**Ming the Merciless** · 10-31-2016, 03:28 PM

I hate alex smith and never wanted him here to begin with but he is our best chance at winning for the remainder of this season , barring injury or a losing streak of 3+

If we are going to win another playoff game we cant be ****ing around....we need to roll with Alex

That being said I really hope we do SOMETHING to prepare for post-smith life..because that time is coming soon. This will be alex's 12th year in the league....
Its time to start looking forward.

**HemiEd** · 10-31-2016, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by oaklandhater

its Whatever chiefs deserve to have an offensive meltdown later this season watch us cut/trade Foles at the end of the season Orton style just so alex doesn't have to stress about losing his job Chiefs style.

The common denominator is ownership. We will see where it goes but so far the signs are familiar.

KCCHIEFS27 · 10-31-2016, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by oaklandhater

Was talking about this yesterday some fans are so gutless when it comes to the QB position its maddening.

So not being gutless equals inserting Nick Foles into the QB position? A .500 type QB that throws more deep balls? That is what your solution is to beating those "big name" teams?

**Ming the Merciless** · 10-31-2016, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by KCCHIEFS27

A .500 type QB that throws more deep balls?

I dont think thats fair....i dont think if he was in a system like this he would be a 500 type QB.

46 td 17 int in about 25 games with philly.....i think in this system he would flourish....Philly may have been a 500 team but this team isnt....

Its not like putting Foles in would suddenly cost us 5 games. But it might cost 1-2 while he learns and grows...We just cant spare those 1-2 games right now.

Fair is fair....I like to be consistent in my logic. Smith is the best choice right now, but dont sit there and tell me foles would be 500 on this team.

oaklandhater · 10-31-2016, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by KCCHIEFS27

So not being gutless equals inserting Nick Foles into the QB position? A .500 type QB that throws more deep balls? That is what your solution is to beating those "big name" teams?

Was it not a nice change of pace to see some Deep balls for a change I'm just saying there are people on here who think Smith is a Top 10 QB (he has not been playing anywhere near that this season)Foles played better then smith.

Iconic · 10-31-2016, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by carcosa

I'm no Alex Smith superfan, but I think he's a steadier hand than Foles.

Pretty much. Foles is fun but Smith is old faithful.

RobBlake · 10-31-2016, 03:58 PM

if any QB not Smith completed downfield passes anti-alex fans would be clamoring for him. THe season will play itself out

Hammock Parties · 10-31-2016, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Iconic

Smith is old faithful.

Because why change quarterbacks when you can trot out:

23rd in passing
22nd in TDs
22nd in YPA
27th in YPC
25th in YPG
28th in QBR

**SAUTO** · 10-31-2016, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ASS11

Because why change quarterbacks when you can trot out:

23rd in passing
22nd in TDs
22nd in YPA
27th in YPC
25th in YPG
28th in QBR

where is he at in wins?

**Ming the Merciless** · 10-31-2016, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

where is he at in wins?

3rd place in a division of 4

Hammock Parties · 10-31-2016, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

where is he at in wins?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pawnmower

3rd place in a division of 4

**YayMike** · 10-31-2016, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

where is he at in wins?

Stats are all that matterr! #FantasyFootball

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oaklandhater future chiefs fans Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: oakland california Casino cash: $5888993	Andy Reid shuts down your Chiefs QB controversy talk http://www.arrowheadpride.com/2016/1...ntroversy-talk 55 by Joel Thorman Oct 31, 2016, 2:44p You know Andy Reid was going to stand by Alex Smith and that’s what he did on Monday when facing the press. Reid has been doing this for a loooong time so he let reporters have their fun for a few minutes and then he shut down any talk of Nick Foles playing in front of a healthy Alex Smith. Will it work? I guess it depends on how well Foles plays this weekend ... if he plays this weekend since the Chiefs doctors contend Alex actually doesn’t have a concussion. Check out this exchange between Reid and reporters this afternoon. Q: You were asked whether you had to cut back the game plan when Foles came in and you said no. Did he allow you to expand the game plan, maybe do some things that you couldn’t do with Smith? Reid: No. Alex, I’m not sure we realize how good he is. We’ve opened this thing up further than maybe we’ve ever opened it up. He does a tremendous job. It’s a shame he didn’t have a chance to finish off the game plan because he would’ve had a ton of success with it. Not to take anything away from Nick. We didn’t have to cut a thing out for Nick coming in. That was a win-win for both guys. To think one would’ve done better than the other, I don’t believe that. If Alex would’ve been in, we would’ve done the same thing. Q: You guys his four passes of 30 yards down the field. That’s unusual for you guys. Was that because the way the game was going or because of who was at quarterback? Reid: I think it was part of the plan. That was all in the game plan. They would’ve been called. They were right on the first 15. They were coming up so whether it was Alex in there or Nick they were coming up. A couple of them formation wise, there was a little confusion on the formation and guys popped open. Q: Does Foles give you more capability in that area? Reid: No, I’m not even sure I like the way you’re going with this. Alex can do all the things that need to be done in this offense and do them at a Pro Bowl-caliber level. Q: Is he your quarterback when he’s healthy then? /death stare
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