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Originally Posted by Bearcat
(Post 10115351)
I've defintely said that a lot, out of 1) amazement at how some determined the opposite was true after the first week or two, and it really is different this time (of course, stating the absolute one way or the other that early is ridiculous either way), 2) defending my position that I haven't bought in and might actually be waiting several games before making any firm opinions, and 3) yeah, frustration that I follow a team that clearly doesn't get it when it comes to one of the most important positions in sports.
It feels like I've been on this ride before, because it's basically the only one I know as a Chiefs fan, but as jaded or apathetic or even skeptical as I might be, I have no reason to resist or rationalize away the kind of play it takes to win big games once I see it. I'd love to hand over hundreds of dollars (again) to watch it all live, but they'll have to earn it first (this time).
The argument has definitely gone to such ridiculous lengths that you don't really know where people stand... hell, sometimes I start with a simple point like how I want to see some consistency from Smith, and after an hour or two of responding to hyperbole and strawmen, I start feeling like I'm hating on the guy, when I'm only trying to bring the conversation back from one far end of the spectrum or the other.
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I get why you haven't bought in and I respect that.
Regarding (3), however, I think you are making a lot of assumptions. Not saying that to chastise you but to encourage you. We don't know that a first round QB isn't on the FO's mind. That we didn't draft one this year and that the GM has encouraging words for their current starter doesn't mean anything really. It could be they think Alex is enough. It could mean they think shoring up the OL is more important. It could mean they thought it was a weak draft class to take the chance on.
I don't know if we are going to win the Superbowl. I don't think Alex Smith is the best QB in the league but I don't think he's as terrible as the OP wants to believe. I think the QB position is important but not as important as the fantasy football generation makes it out to be and measuring it certainly goes beyond the simple metrics they bandy around. I also don't know that we'd be in a better position with another QB's save HOF caliber ones which are exceedingly difficult to land.
What I do know is John Dorsey and Andy Reid are making more good decisions than bad and the team is sitting undefeated. I also know that every season is a journey and both players and the team are not static but will change. That's all enough for me to be a little bit hopeful and happy watching this team. Hope at some point you feel the same. |
Alex Smith did, does, and will always suck.
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