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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut
Backed the guy for 4 years - thought he was good enough to take us where we need to go.
He isn't. It's not a flop - it's simply giving a guy plenty of rope and watching him hang himself.
Smith has been a virtually identical player for his 4 years here and the talent put around him hasn't changed things. When his supporting cast is bad, that's a good team. When his supporting cast is good, he's the governor; the limiting factor that keeps the team from taking the next step.
He's served his purpose and it's time to replace him.
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After so many years, there's this little voice that wants to dispute this... but I don't trust that voice anymore. Your 4 year conclusion is fair, and likely on point.
That said, I don't think it's horrible that KC will start him for one more... and it IS time to be developing a day 1 or 2 rookie.