Chiefs Harrison of NFL.com ranks his top 10 QB's of '15 and Alex....

**Nzoner** · 05-19-2015, 10:26 AM

You can read the full list and see video here

Here's a small excerpt

Competition was fierce at the 10-spot, coming down to Cam Newton, Matt Ryan, Eli Manning, Joe Flacco and Matthew Stafford. If we were talking overall careers, Manning would be the choice. Flacco presents an interesting argument, because he tends to light it up in nationally televised games. At the same time, there's no question he's been inconsistent since winning Super Bowl XLVII. Stafford's inaccuracy in key spots has driven Lions fans crazy. Newton's calling card has never included on-the-mark throws, but his overall game can be a nightmare for defenses. Ryan, meanwhile, has been the most consistent, and was ultimately the toughest to leave off.

So why Smith?

**OnTheWarpath15** · 05-19-2015, 10:35 AM

The comments are hilarious.

ThaVirus · 05-19-2015, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

The comments are hilarious.

Comment sections on NFL's Facebook and NFL.com are always hilarious.

People are ****ing idiots.

Mr. Laz · 05-19-2015, 10:38 AM

10) Alex Smith, Kansas City Chiefs

Competition was fierce at the 10-spot, coming down to Cam Newton, Matt Ryan, Eli Manning, Joe Flacco and Matthew Stafford. If we were talking overall careers, Manning would be the choice. Flacco presents an interesting argument, because he tends to light it up in nationally televised games. At the same time, there's no question he's been inconsistent since winning Super Bowl XLVII. Stafford's inaccuracy in key spots has driven Lions fans crazy. Newton's calling card has never included on-the-mark throws, but his overall game can be a nightmare for defenses. Ryan, meanwhile, has been the most consistent, and was ultimately the toughest to leave off.

So why Smith?

a) Free-agent signee Jeremy Maclin will provide Smith with arguably the best wideout he's ever had.
b) Trading for Ben Grubbs and drafting Mitch Morse in the second round should bolster the offensive line.
c) Running back Jamaal Charles and tight end Travis Kelce are still on the upswing in their respective careers, with Kelce having room to get scary good.
d) Smith has been underrated for far too long.

He's derisively labeled a game manager, but people seem to have forgotten what that word means. This just in: John Elway was more or less a game manager during the Broncos' Super Bowl runs of 1997 and '98. The same could be said of Phil Simms with the 1986 Giants. Sure, they were capable of making big plays downfield, but they no longer made the plays that turned wins into losses, instead leaning on the run game. Now, add in the fact that Smith is an incredibly effective runner when he chooses to take off (and he's much faster than most realize), and you have a solid quarterback. I just wish he would stretch those legs a bit more.

Follow Elliot Harrison on Twitter @HarrisonNFL.

In58men · 05-19-2015, 10:39 AM

**BigMeatballDave** · 05-19-2015, 10:49 AM

I hate these threads. All this is, is an opportunity for Clay, InMen, et al to spew their played out schtick.

That said, 10 is generous.

**loochy** · 05-19-2015, 10:49 AM

does that guy even watch football?

jd1020 · 05-19-2015, 10:52 AM

Joe Flacco is just too inconsistent to leap frog a guy who went 15 games without a WR TD.

lawrenceRaider · 05-19-2015, 10:52 AM

List completely invalidated when he put Big Ben in the three hole.

ThaVirus · 05-19-2015, 12:09 PM

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List completely invalidated when he put Big Ben in the three hole.

Ben had a great year while you can argue that Peyton and Brees had down years.

Plus Ben's got ridiculous weapons. Probably the best offensive supporting cast of any QB in the league outside of Rodgers.

temper11 · 05-19-2015, 12:30 PM

"10 best quarterbacks heading into 2015."

This list is based on the 10 best going forward, not the 10 best to this point. A lot of this has to do with the situation around the QB than it does the QB himself. The situation around Smith HAS certainly improved (1st time being 3rd year in same system, best WR - for his style - that's he's had to throw to in his career, 2nd year for Kelce who won't be splitting snaps with Fasano, 2nd year for DAT who should see an expanded role, healthy Charles, Wilson looks to be a big improvement over Jenkins or Avery, and the line will be at least different than the train wreck it was last year... certainly can't be worse.)

Other than the question mark of the offensive line, this will be the best team situation that Smith has ever been in... by far. Certainly not a guarantee of anything, but certainly reason to be hopeful.

I hope the Chiefs kill it this year.

jd1020 · 05-19-2015, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by temper11

"10 best quarterbacks heading into 2015."

This list is based on the 10 best going forward, not the 10 best to this point. A lot of this has to do with the situation around the QB than it does the QB himself. The situation around Smith HAS certainly improved (1st time being 3rd year in same system, best WR - for his style - that's he's had to throw to in his career, 2nd year for Kelce who won't be splitting snaps with Fasano, 2nd year for DAT who should see an expanded role, healthy Charles, Wilson looks to be a big improvement over Jenkins or Avery, and the line will be at least different than the train wreck it was last year... certainly can't be worse.)

Other than the question mark of the offensive line, this will be the best team situation that Smith has ever been in... by far. Certainly not a guarantee of anything, but certainly reason to be hopeful.

I hope the Chiefs kill it this year.

Well then, I'll enjoy seeing Alex's name on the stat sheet come somewhere between 1-10 at the end of the season. What's he have to do to accomplish this? Increase his performance from his best year ever by over 20% or so? In the bag.

temper11 · 05-19-2015, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jd1020

Well then, I'll enjoy seeing Alex's name on the stat sheet come somewhere between 1-10 at the end of the season. What's he have to do to accomplish this? Increase his performance from his best year ever by over 20% or so? In the bag.

Yes... I'll enjoy that too.

Mr. Laz · 05-19-2015, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jd1020

Well then, I'll enjoy seeing Alex's name on the stat sheet come somewhere between 1-10 at the end of the season. What's he have to do to accomplish this? Increase his performance from his best year ever by over 20% or so? In the bag.

I would hope that every Chiefs' fan would enjoy that.

Sadly, i don't think they all will though.

**BossChief** · 05-19-2015, 10:54 AM

I agree.

The pieces are in place for Alex to have a big year.

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Mr. Laz Don't Tease Me Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: KS Casino cash: $11047037	10) Alex Smith, Kansas City Chiefs Competition was fierce at the 10-spot, coming down to Cam Newton, Matt Ryan, Eli Manning, Joe Flacco and Matthew Stafford. If we were talking overall careers, Manning would be the choice. Flacco presents an interesting argument, because he tends to light it up in nationally televised games. At the same time, there's no question he's been inconsistent since winning Super Bowl XLVII. Stafford's inaccuracy in key spots has driven Lions fans crazy. Newton's calling card has never included on-the-mark throws, but his overall game can be a nightmare for defenses. Ryan, meanwhile, has been the most consistent, and was ultimately the toughest to leave off. So why Smith? a) Free-agent signee Jeremy Maclin will provide Smith with arguably the best wideout he's ever had. b) Trading for Ben Grubbs and drafting Mitch Morse in the second round should bolster the offensive line. c) Running back Jamaal Charles and tight end Travis Kelce are still on the upswing in their respective careers, with Kelce having room to get scary good. d) Smith has been underrated for far too long. He's derisively labeled a game manager, but people seem to have forgotten what that word means. This just in: John Elway was more or less a game manager during the Broncos' Super Bowl runs of 1997 and '98. The same could be said of Phil Simms with the 1986 Giants. Sure, they were capable of making big plays downfield, but they no longer made the plays that turned wins into losses, instead leaning on the run game. Now, add in the fact that Smith is an incredibly effective runner when he chooses to take off (and he's much faster than most realize), and you have a solid quarterback. I just wish he would stretch those legs a bit more. Follow Elliot Harrison on Twitter @HarrisonNFL. __________________
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