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Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy
So you don't think the lack of passing yards with Alice is a concern?
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Now, first, realize that I am trying to have a productive football conversation with you. Not a pissing contest. Do you think that Alex's Paltry receiving numbers are more a reflection on him, or a reflection on need?
Some how, even with Alex Smith averaging less than 200 yards per game, the 49ers still managed to go 20-5-1 in Jim Harbaughs 2 seasons.
He also attempted the least amount of passes in the league. Do you think there could be a correlation between winning, and need that dictated how many times he HAD to throw?
I understand the concern when you look at the numbers. Its not like though that his numbers were bad, like at all. They just weren't plentiful.
When you break it down, and realize what the strength of the 49ers is, even today, its the run game, the 49ers oline is a much better run blocking oline, than a pass line. They have stellar running backs, the receivers are mediocre, but they also have a great defense, and one of the best punters in football.
There isn't much need to put up 250 yards a game passing when you have the number one rushing attack in football.