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Originally Posted by Sandy Cheeks
... and there's the rub. Tons of times, people are angry with Smith for pulling the ball down and eating the sack. This is the second INT (if remembering right) that resulted from him about to get lit up, and standing in to deliver at the last moment anyway.
It can be a damned if u do or don't situation. Just as a QB electing to not stand in there and run instead, only to get stuffed down. Sometimes, the split decision gets you a very positive run yard result. Other times, fingers point to the QB for bailing out instead of standing in for a throw.
Split second decisions.
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Oh there is a fine line between foolishly taking a sack and foolishly throwing the ball. I, as everyone, have wanted him to push it more. I certainly will take him trying that over him never doing so. I don't think it's unfair to ask Alex to push the ball but also recognize when it's time to take the sack. He is getting paid a hefty amount.
What I have asked of Alex this year is to TRY to push the ball, to trust the pocket, and to run the ball. He did all that last night. I'm not trying to crap on all he did. I know that's a split second thing. I do however think he can shoulder blame on that play.