Chiefs Grade the 1st quarter of the season for Alex Smith - Page 6

DRU · 09-29-2013, 03:58 PM

I can't give the guy anything but an A when he's 4-0 and on pace for those kinda numbers.

I see what some of you are saying about areas for improvement, but if we get technical here an A is 96.9% – 93%. That's not perfect, and leaves plenty of room for improvement.

A+ is 97% - 100% which means you're either damn near perfect or perfect indeed. Those are the elite. We all knew Alex wasn't elite when we got him, so if he's dancing around just below that and can continue to do I'll definitely be happy.

AlexSmithDynasty · 09-29-2013, 04:00 PM

F+. He doesn't throw deep enough, he only gets the plus because the team is 4-0.

**notorious** · 09-29-2013, 04:01 PM

We are on pace for 19-0.

**wazu** · 09-29-2013, 04:03 PM

A. He's QB for a shocker of a 4-0 team. His running ability has kept so many drives alive.

CupidStunt · 09-29-2013, 04:07 PM

B. Be sensible here.

A+ is Peyton. Maybe Rodgers and, IDK, 1 or 2 other guys? Haven't checked the stats.

A is 65% and a much better threat to challenge the defense at the 2nd level.

I guess you could argue B+, but whatever.

GordonGekko · 09-29-2013, 04:15 PM

Gotta go with an A.

He has surpassed all my expectations thus far. On pace for a 28 td season, not too shabby. 4-0 is awesome.

His scrambling has added an extra dimension to the offense that keeps drives alive.

If he didn't have the picks today I'd have slotted him with an A+.

tredadda · 09-29-2013, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by GordonGekko

Gotta go with an A.

He has surpassed all my expectations thus far. On pace for a 28 td season, not too shabby. 4-0 is awesome.

His scrambling has added an extra dimension to the offense that keeps drives alive.

If he didn't have the picks today I'd have slotted him with an A+.

True, but only one INT could even be close to being on him. THe Charles one was freak luck and Charles's inability to catch that pass that was on his hands.

Chief Roundup · 09-29-2013, 04:21 PM

B. He has been pretty good but he could definitely improve in areas. The reason we are undefeated is because of Bob Sutton and the defense and the special teams unit.

KCFaninSEA · 09-29-2013, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Chief Roundup

B. He has been pretty good but he could definitely improve in areas. The reason we are undefeated is because of Bob Sutton and the defense and the special teams unit.

This. He can play better. The whole offensive side can play better. They will and then this could be a very good season. However it worksout, right now, this is good. It is nice to have hope.

KC native · 09-29-2013, 04:26 PM

C+

I don't round up. He is what we thought he is.

tredadda · 09-29-2013, 04:29 PM

I give him a B/B+. He is playing good football despite crappy O-Line play and lack of running game. He is also lights out in the 4th quarter. My only concern is the fact that we can't seem to score much offensively in quarters 1-3. His play in the 4th quarter is fantastic when we have a lead, but can he keep up with a higher scoring team (ala Denver) in a shootout? Against a team like that we can't afford 3 quarters of meh offense.

**DeezNutz** · 09-29-2013, 05:03 PM

In total, excellent game from Smith today. If this is the version of Alex Smith that we consistently get going forward, we're in for a very fun ride, and we'll have a legit 4-5 year window to make a run at a SB.

Prior to today, he had flashes of excellence, but today was a more fulsome body of high-quality work; he was a major reason for the dismantling of NY.

**DaneMcCloud** · 09-29-2013, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

In total, excellent game from Smith today. If this is the version of Alex Smith that we consistently get going forward, we're in for a very fun ride, and we'll have a legit 4-5 year window to make a run at a SB.

Prior to today, he had flashes of excellence, but today was a more fulsome body of high-quality work; he was a major reason for the dismantling of NY.

I honestly believe that had you seen Smith as many times as I have the past few years, you wouldn't have been nearly as disapproving of the trade or acquisition of Alex Smith.

It's somewhat shocking to me how my comments about Smith were dismissed.

**DeezNutz** · 09-29-2013, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

I honestly believe that had you seen Smith as many times as I have the past few years, you wouldn't have been nearly as disapproving of the trade or acquisition of Alex Smith.

It's somewhat shocking to me how my comments about Smith were dismissed.

Could be.

I haven't been dismissive of you or your comments, but I simply disagreed with them based on my perception of the player. Naturally, I might end up being wrong. Won't be the first time for that.

**DaneMcCloud** · 09-29-2013, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

Could be.

I haven't been dismissive of you or your comments, but I simply disagreed with them based on my perception of the player. Naturally, I might end up being wrong. Won't be the first time for that.

I wasn't trying to single you out: There are have been people that *seemed* to respect my opinion in the past that completely dismissed my opinion of Smith.

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09-29-2013, 03:58 PM	#1
DRU To the Game Join Date: Oct 2003 Casino cash: $7253516	I can't give the guy anything but an A when he's 4-0 and on pace for those kinda numbers. I see what some of you are saying about areas for improvement, but if we get technical here an A is 96.9% – 93%. That's not perfect, and leaves plenty of room for improvement. A+ is 97% - 100% which means you're either damn near perfect or perfect indeed. Those are the elite. We all knew Alex wasn't elite when we got him, so if he's dancing around just below that and can continue to do I'll definitely be happy.
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09-29-2013, 04:00 PM	#2
AlexSmithDynasty Starter Join Date: Mar 2013 Casino cash: $10005125	F+. He doesn't throw deep enough, he only gets the plus because the team is 4-0.
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09-29-2013, 04:01 PM	#3
notorious Supporter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Who knows? Casino cash: $2745884	We are on pace for 19-0.
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09-29-2013, 04:03 PM	#4
wazu ... Join Date: May 2002 Location: Kansas City, MO Casino cash: $2022295 VARSITY	A. He's QB for a shocker of a 4-0 team. His running ability has kept so many drives alive.
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09-29-2013, 04:07 PM	#5
CupidStunt offense > defense Join Date: Jul 2005 Casino cash: $2363332	B. Be sensible here. A+ is Peyton. Maybe Rodgers and, IDK, 1 or 2 other guys? Haven't checked the stats. A is 65% and a much better threat to challenge the defense at the 2nd level. I guess you could argue B+, but whatever.
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09-29-2013, 04:15 PM	#6
GordonGekko On the inside Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Casino cash: $10008880	Gotta go with an A. He has surpassed all my expectations thus far. On pace for a 28 td season, not too shabby. 4-0 is awesome. His scrambling has added an extra dimension to the offense that keeps drives alive. If he didn't have the picks today I'd have slotted him with an A+.
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09-29-2013, 04:21 PM	#8
Chief Roundup Admitted Planet Junky Join Date: Oct 2000 Casino cash: $1881627	B. He has been pretty good but he could definitely improve in areas. The reason we are undefeated is because of Bob Sutton and the defense and the special teams unit. __________________ Fanaticism is nowhere. There is no tenderness or humanity in fanaticism.
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09-29-2013, 04:26 PM	#10
KC native Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Casino cash: $10049239	C+ I don't round up. He is what we thought he is.
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09-29-2013, 04:29 PM	#11
tredadda Three-Pat Join Date: May 2011 Location: Colorado Springs Casino cash: $1685053	I give him a B/B+. He is playing good football despite crappy O-Line play and lack of running game. He is also lights out in the 4th quarter. My only concern is the fact that we can't seem to score much offensively in quarters 1-3. His play in the 4th quarter is fantastic when we have a lead, but can he keep up with a higher scoring team (ala Denver) in a shootout? Against a team like that we can't afford 3 quarters of meh offense.
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