Could Alex Smith put up the numbers that Flacco and Stafford have? No.
Could they do what Smith does? Absolutely. Chase Daniel just did what Alex Smith does on half a week's practice in his second career start.
Again, Alex Smith looks average because he takes no risks, so you don't have bad plays/decisions to point out, and since few of us have All-22, you can't see the numerous throws he leaves all over the field.
Ultimately, a QB that forces a ball in a tight spot on 3rd and goal twice and gets a touchdown and a pick out of it has made better plays than the guy who chucks it into the stands twice, but the second guy "protects the ball," so he's considered the better player. It's bullshit. Second grade math, actually.
7/2=3.5
6/2=3.
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