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Originally Posted by temper11
I really don't understand this thinking.
First, I don't think Smith was a different QB in the second half of the season than he was in the first. I think the level of competition changed the performance of his own defense changed and so he therefore had to change the way he "managed the game".
Second. If Smith is 30, why does everyone think he only has 3 or 4 years? Romo and Brees are 34 and 35 now -are very much considered to be among the leaders in the NFL and neither show any signs of being done anytime soon.
Brady is 37 and still playing at an extremely high level. Manning at 38 is still considered the top in the league and people expect he may go 1 or 2 more seasons.
QB's don't typically retire earlier than these guys because they can't play the position anymore, they retire or are replaced because teams draft a better QB under them. If that happens with the Chiefs then what are you worried about? If someone comes along in the draft and mentors under Smith and wins the job then the window is open. If not, then Smith is still likely performing at a high level after the 3 or 4 years you guys are constantly claiming as his lifespan.
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4 years of play in his prime, is the MINIMUM that should be expected out of a 30 year old QB.
He's not 25, but he's also not 35, which people tend to act like.
He is in the prime of his career, and should be for half a decade.