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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

rico · 07-06-2013, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by KCrockaholic

I still like Sam Bradford in this league. Austin and Bailey are going to help a LOT.

There is probably more pressure on that kid to succeed this year than anyone.

For some reason...I haven't given up on Jake Locker yet. I don't know if I've just caught him on his "good days," but I've watched a little bit of him here and there because he was my fantasy backup QB... I dunno, from what I've seen, he's shown flashes of being someone who shouldn't 100% be disregarded.

NJChiefsFan · 07-06-2013, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by chiefs1111

He fell into a bottomless pit

I think it's actually spelt 'Jacksonville'.

BoneKrusher · 07-06-2013, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by nychief

Where is gabbert?

he went to Jared.

BigBeauford · 07-06-2013, 07:54 AM

Hurry Alex Smith white knights! Defend your king!

Rasputin · 07-06-2013, 08:12 AM

Nothing like having a c+ grade quarterback to lead your team to a wild card playoff game for a loss.

Messier · 07-06-2013, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by KC Tattoo

Nothing like having a c+ grade quarterback to lead your team to a wild card playoff game for a loss.

What was the other option again?

Wildcat2005 · 07-06-2013, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Messier

What was the other option again?

Drafting a qb

Messier · 07-06-2013, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Wildcat2005

Drafting a qb

Who?

crossbow · 07-06-2013, 08:29 AM

Lets trade the highest draft picks we will ever have for a bottom feeder QB. That should get us at least a 6 and 10 record. We also have the added benefit of kicking our fans in the nuts one more time.

Messier · 07-06-2013, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by crossbow

Lets trade the highest draft picks we will ever have for a bottom feeder QB. That should get us at least a 6 and 10 record. We also have the added benefit of kicking our fans in the nuts one more time.

We didn't trade the highest draft pick.

Chief Roundup · 07-06-2013, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Messier

Who?

You got to be kidding me right. It doesn't matter who just drafting a QB in the 1st or better yet 1st overall is the only way to solve our QB problem. It doesn't matter about quality. The Chiefs need to be Nike and "Just do it"

Wildcat2005 · 07-06-2013, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Messier

Who?

Maybe Glennon or Barkley in the 3rd
I wasnt a Geno fan so I get not taking him high

SPATCH · 07-06-2013, 08:46 AM

I would put Freeman, Bradford, and Tannehill ahead of Smith. But, it's about right.

Messier · 07-06-2013, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Chief Roundup

You got to be kidding me right. It doesn't matter who just drafting a QB in the 1st or better yet 1st overall is the only way to solve our QB problem. It doesn't matter about quality. The Chiefs need to be Nike and "Just do it"

That's not a plan. Just drafting a QB at one regardless of who isn't a plan.

Messier · 07-06-2013, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Wildcat2005

Maybe Glennon or Barkley in the 3rd
I wasnt a Geno fan so I get not taking him high

Frankly, I like Bray more than Glennon.

07-05-2013, 11:21 PM
Tribal Warfare The Boom Boom Room Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Far Beyond Comprehension Casino cash: $1032813	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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