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**Tribal Warfare** · 07-05-2013, 11:21 PM

Jaworski rates Chiefs QB at No. 20 among NFL starters

The Kansas City Star
Former NFL quarterback-turned-broadcaster Ron Jaworski ranks new Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith No. 20 among the NFL's 32 starting quarterbacks.

That's according to Jaworski's ratings on ESPN's MediaZone site, transcribed from his three-minute daily segments dubbed "Jaws' QB Countdown" on SportsCenter and NFL Live.

Smith, of course, was acquired in a trade from San Francisco this offseason, and has yet to throw a pass in Kansas City (aside from OTAs, that is).

Here are some excerpts from Jaworski's evaluation of Smith:

“A year ago, Smith was coming off his best season in the NFL, having led the 49ers to the NFC Championship. This year, he’s the starting quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs. It was a great move by (Chiefs coach) Andy Reid to acquire Smith.

“The defining element of Smith’s play is efficiency. He executes the offense the way it’s designed, and he makes very few mistakes. Last season – for the second year in a row – he was exceptional on first down. In 2012 he led the NFL in first-down passing, with a quarterback rating of 119. Much of it came off play-action, or in the case of the 49ers, hard run-action out of base personnel. There was no better play-action quarterback last season than Smith. He had a quarterback rating of over 132.

“Smith has been outstanding out of multiple tight end personnel over the last couple of seasons. No quarterback has thrown the ball more with three tight ends on the field. You don’t see that very often in today’s NFL.

“This play was beautifully designed with all three tight ends to the same side. First, look at the impact of the run-action on the two linebackers and the safety. This was hard run-action. Then you see that Delanie Walker’s vertical route occupied the corner. That left Vernon Davis matched on a safety, a safety that initially reacted to run. He had no chance on Davis’ wheel route.

“One area Smith improved in 2012 was in the pre-snap phase of the game. He was much better at the line of scrimmage checking and audibling.

“It will be interesting to see what Andy Reid does in Kansas City. Don’t be surprised if he turns Smith loose a little bit and features an up-tempo offense with an emphasis on quick throws. Remember, Alex Smith played for Urban Meyer at Utah.”

Other QB's that Jaworski has analyzed so far:

No. 32 Matt Flynn

No. 31 Jake Locker

No. 30 Kevin Kolb

No. 29 Chad Henne

No. 28 Mark Sanchez

No. 27 Christian Ponder

No. 26 Brandon Weeden

No. 25 Michael Vick

No. 24 Ryan Tannehill

No. 23 Carson Palmer

No. 22 Sam Bradford

No. 21 Josh Freeman

Sweet Daddy Hate · 07-09-2013, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex Smith HATER

People spent the last four years comparing Cassel to rookie QBs to make him look good, too.

Yes, the intellectually dishonest assholes sure did.

Hey look! An updated case in point:

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Originally Posted by Mac-NinersChiefs

Some of these young guys are starting out with fantastic support around them.

Alex never got that in his developing years. It wasn't till 2011 that he could begin to really function well... and in that time, he has been one of the top QBs in efficiency.

... and let's be honest... it has become such a backyard balling game that these young guys get a huge advantage over most with their athleticism. We'll see how they do now that defenses have a decent amount of film to study.

Please fist yourself with chicken wire. Thx!

Sorter · 07-09-2013, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by keg in kc

Well, Grbac sucked worse.

And Gannon's MVP season was a statistical aberration for him. He definitely earned it that year.

Of course, that said, I'd probably count us lucky if we get Gannon production out of Alex Smith, let's say something along the lines of 3800 yards, 25 TD, 10 INT.

I can't make any judgements until tc and pre season.

Pasta Little Brioni · 07-09-2013, 10:05 PM

I'll take wins over 300 yard games.

Hammock Parties · 07-09-2013, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by PGM

I'll take wins over 300 yard games.

Throwing for 300 yards results in wins these days.

All the cool kids are doing it.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 07-09-2013, 10:11 PM

Understand this:

In my bet with Payton's Gentle Prostate, I am counting on Smith to do NOTHING but take care of the football, allowing Charles and Bowe to work their mojo. I expect Alice to once in a very blue moon pull something out of his ass besides Matt Cassel's blind luck, but I'm not holding my breath.
I also fully expect our defense to take a major step forward this year under new direction, and to begin punishing teams.

That...is enough to win this weak-assed division.

MagicHef · 07-09-2013, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Sweet Daddy Hate

Understand this:

In my bet with Payton's Gentle Prostate, I am counting on Smith to do NOTHING but take care of the football, allowing Charles and Bowe to work their mojo. I expect Alice to once in a very blue moon pull something out of his ass besides Matt Cassel's blind luck, but I'm not holding my breath.
I also fully expect our defense to take a major step forward this year under new direction, and to begin punishing teams.

That...is enough to win this weak-assed division.

You may as well change your name now, and save yourself the trouble later.

**RealSNR** · 07-09-2013, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PGM

I'll take wins over 300 yard games.

And I'll take Super Bowl trophies over wins.

Looks like 300 yard passers win this round.

Sorter · 07-09-2013, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SNR

And I'll take Super Bowl trophies over wins.

Mmmmmmm

Sweet Daddy Hate · 07-09-2013, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by MagicHef

You may as well change your name now, and save yourself the trouble later.

"Peyton's Prostate Prober" has spoken!

RunKC · 07-09-2013, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex Smith HATER

Incorrect. He has to do more than a couple of ****ing rookies.

Those rookies were top 10 QB's last year.

If he has a year like Russell Wilson and throws 26 TD's and wins a playoff game, you'll have no choice but to give him props.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 07-09-2013, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by RunKC

Those rookies were top 10 QB's last year.

If he has a year like Russell Wilson and throws 26 TD's and wins a playoff game, you'll have no choice but to give him props.

I believe we have all stated that Alice can get to a SB. Can he put a team on his back and win one?

Doubtful at best.

And that's what it's all about. Take your baby steps and shove them. Win Championships in your "win now" bullshit, or GTFO.

houstonwhodat · 07-10-2013, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex Smith HATER

Do you not watch the NFL or something?

Even a blind squirrel can find a nut every now and then.

That's not normal for him.

For Brees, Brady, Rodgers, Manning: yes.

milkman · 07-10-2013, 08:32 AM

Ramses Barden.

aturnis · 07-10-2013, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Marcellus

JFC Clay, you are dull.

YPA = # of yards gained passing / pass attempts.

So every time Smith dropped back to pass it resulted in the highest average number of yards gained. Yes that includes YAC but who gives a ****, the end result is the same, THE MOST YARDS EACH TIME.

Am I wrong about that?

You're joking right? Try looking at it like this.

A basketball player who almost exclusively shoots layups is going to have a better fg% and therefore points per attempt, than a player who shoots around the field, solely b/c player1 only takes high percentage shots. Not only that, but his shot attempts is lower b/c the layup isn't always there.

Meanwhile, player2 scores more points per game, and overall, b/c he takes lower percentage shots, and sometimes forces a shot b/c his team needs him to. Therefore, he has more misses making his ppa go down.

Player2 though, has carried his team to big wins and has hit multiple game winners b/c he isn't afraid to try.

Down 3 with seconds left. Who do you want taking the final shot to push for OT? The guy who has spent his season taking layups, or the guy with a lower ppa, b/c he's been carrying the team and doing what he had to in order to win.

Chief Roundup · 07-10-2013, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex Smith HATER

Call me when Alex Smith throws for 4000 yards, let alone 4700, dumbass.

Matt Schaub > Alex Smith. And it's not close.

Who gives a ****. I didn't say who was better or not. Jackass. I was merely stating fact about the Houston Texans.

You ****ing Alex Smith haters are just something else. You all need to take one from Carl Peterson and

and STFD.

07-05-2013, 11:21 PM
Tribal Warfare The Boom Boom Room Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Far Beyond Comprehension Casino cash: $912813	Jaworski rates Chiefs QB at No. 20 among NFL starters Jaworski rates Chiefs QB at No. 20 among NFL starters The Kansas City Star Former NFL quarterback-turned-broadcaster Ron Jaworski ranks new Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith No. 20 among the NFL's 32 starting quarterbacks. That's according to Jaworski's ratings on ESPN's MediaZone site, transcribed from his three-minute daily segments dubbed "Jaws' QB Countdown" on SportsCenter and NFL Live. Smith, of course, was acquired in a trade from San Francisco this offseason, and has yet to throw a pass in Kansas City (aside from OTAs, that is). Here are some excerpts from Jaworski's evaluation of Smith: “A year ago, Smith was coming off his best season in the NFL, having led the 49ers to the NFC Championship. This year, he’s the starting quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs. It was a great move by (Chiefs coach) Andy Reid to acquire Smith. “The defining element of Smith’s play is efficiency. He executes the offense the way it’s designed, and he makes very few mistakes. Last season – for the second year in a row – he was exceptional on first down. In 2012 he led the NFL in first-down passing, with a quarterback rating of 119. Much of it came off play-action, or in the case of the 49ers, hard run-action out of base personnel. There was no better play-action quarterback last season than Smith. He had a quarterback rating of over 132. “Smith has been outstanding out of multiple tight end personnel over the last couple of seasons. No quarterback has thrown the ball more with three tight ends on the field. You don’t see that very often in today’s NFL. “This play was beautifully designed with all three tight ends to the same side. First, look at the impact of the run-action on the two linebackers and the safety. This was hard run-action. Then you see that Delanie Walker’s vertical route occupied the corner. That left Vernon Davis matched on a safety, a safety that initially reacted to run. He had no chance on Davis’ wheel route. “One area Smith improved in 2012 was in the pre-snap phase of the game. He was much better at the line of scrimmage checking and audibling. “It will be interesting to see what Andy Reid does in Kansas City. Don’t be surprised if he turns Smith loose a little bit and features an up-tempo offense with an emphasis on quick throws. Remember, Alex Smith played for Urban Meyer at Utah.” Other QB's that Jaworski has analyzed so far: No. 32 Matt Flynn No. 31 Jake Locker No. 30 Kevin Kolb No. 29 Chad Henne No. 28 Mark Sanchez No. 27 Christian Ponder No. 26 Brandon Weeden No. 25 Michael Vick No. 24 Ryan Tannehill No. 23 Carson Palmer No. 22 Sam Bradford No. 21 Josh Freeman
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