I think every single person inside the Chiefs organization would agree with you.
Depends on the Hit. When you are running with the ball, as a qb, you have the option to slide anytime you want. If you get blindsided by being in the pocket, tell me which hurts worse. Don't forget, qbs can slide anytime while running.
I think you left out something here......like, NO DEFENSE?
See above.

This makes no sense. Of course if you get blindsided, it's a hit, but having the guy run the option, you aren't going to avoid him taking more hits than him standing in the pocket. Don't forget, QB's can also give themselves up in the pocket!!

That makes no sense to think otherwise.

I have no idea what we are arguing about here. Im not saying that if Alex runs more he is going to take less hits. Im saying that you can get injured the same way, and on most passing plays, the qb ends up in the dirt anyways. So, I don't think it really matters. Of course if he is running the ball on the option, his chances go up. But, I also think when running the ball, you have a better chance to protect yourself, or give yourself up, rather than if you are in the pocket, and get destroyed from your blind side.

Running QB's are going to take more hits than pocket Qb's and even those small hits will add up.

I think there is some good in Smith running the option potentially, but I also think with the concussion concern he doesn't need to be taking that many hits.

different types of running

If it's controlled and 'get what you can get' and then get down or out of bounds then it isn't nearly as dangerous.

Rodgers runs but it's not anything like Vick running

the option pitch isn't like the college ... QB only tries to get the defense to step up not fully commit so they don't get drilled each time.

well, lol I don't think anyone here is confusing AS with Manning :)


Imo his playoff performance defines what he truly is -- a 50/50 QB during big games -- at best. But, his most recent playoff performances indicate he is better than he used to be. And, he went into the following (2012) season ascending, so there's that.

I see him as a guy who needs to improve his 50/50 to something closer to 75/25 and then we can talk about what he is after that.

If not, I am certain Dorsey is going to find himself a QB that can do something in the order of 75 % during big games. It is what all good FO guys find, whether it's FA (Young, etc) or the draft.

If not, bye bye Dorsey. But let's at least let the new staff play a pre season game and maybe even a regular game or three before we go all wendler on them.

There is another thing that is hardly brought up.

When people diss on Alex Smith, they fail to mention that John Dorsey, who knew Matt Flynn very well, also said that Alex Smith was the best option.

So you are talking about them passing on Matt Hasselbeck, Kevin Kolb, who was his best under Reid, Carson Palmer, who is very familiar with the West Coast offense, and Matt Flynn, and of all those options, who all could of been had for cheaper, they paid the biggest price for Alex Smith. They really like the guy. Foolish or not, is yet to be seen. Luckily, not too much longer to wait. 6 weeks till opening day.

Oh, so it was a tough opponent, so that's OK?

Pathetic.

If Alex Smith puts up 13 points with the Chiefs, we're going to lose 90 percent of the time.

And if you lost 100 lbs, you'd still be fat.

I'm not saying he is. I'm just saying that even nice guys can be dickheads.
The knock on Alex Smith is he isn't assertive enough. He's a guy the team respects, but he doesn't necessarily have a killer instinct.

And trust me, I'm one of the people that's ok with the Alex Smith trade as long as they end up with a franchise QB in the next 3 years, but unless something dramatic changes he should be viewed as a stopgap.

And if he ever left his mom's basement he would still be a loser.

I agree. I'm a bit worried about him running a lot as well.

I weigh 175 lbs bro.

Sorry, not fat.

Very lean, sexy and fit.

Bitches look at me like a stop sign.

And roll right pass you?

LMAO