Chiefs Is Alex Smith Who We Thought He Is? - Page 13

oaklandhater · 11-18-2016, 02:52 PM

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Is Alex Smith Who We Thought He Is?
Jordan Foote , KC Sports Talk on November 16
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Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Coming into the season, Chiefs fans were looking for a lot less of this:

And a LOT more of this:

Anyone that has watched Alex Smith play during his 3 and a half years in Kansas City knows that he is a mobile quarterback with playmaking ability. Those same people also know that Smith is not as good at stretching the field compared to other quarterbacks. The eye test gives pretty solid evidence for that. The GIF above shows you the playmaking ability, but also: Alex is stretching the field! With a revamped offensive line, developing receivers and a fantastic RB Core, Alex should be ready more than ever to push the ball down the field, right? Right? Right?

Sadly, statistics aren't on our side. Alex has averaged 6.7 YPA (Yards Per Attempt) this season. Compare this to last year's average (7.4) and you are saying to yourself "Wow! I had no clue he had regressed in the YPA department this season..." The famous eye test sure doesn't do it justice, but our reality is that Alex is throwing the ball shorter than he was last year, which we didn't know was truly possible.

This doesn't mean that "Captain Checkdown" is making a return. This doesn't mean that Alex Smith isn't capable of throwing the deep ball. This simply means that Alex Smith is throwing the ball a shorter distance down the field compared to last season. Now, many factors can contribute to that. Below is a table of Alex's opponent, attempts and yards per attempt.

Opponent
Attempts
YPA
San Diego Chargers
48
7.56
Houston Texans
37
5.03
New York Jets
33
7.18
Pittsburgh Steelers
50
5.74
Oakland Raiders
22
10.18
New Orleans Saints
24
8.92
Indianapolis Colts
19
6.68
Carolina Panthers
38
4.68
7.1 YPA is the NFL Median so far this season, meaning that 7.1 is the middle of the road in terms of YPA. Alex Smith has thrown for above 7.1 YPA in 4 out of 8 games this season, with 4/8 below the median as well. His average in a game OVER YPA is 2.72. When he performs under the median level, he does so at an average of 1.57 YPA. This data may seem meaningless, but there is actually a lot that can be interpreted from it.

2.72 is greater than 1.57. When Alex Smith is stretching the field, he is doing so very well. When he doesn't stretch the field, he does so at a bit better of a distance from the median. He has great moments and bad moments.

Good moment:

Bad moment:

To make a long story short, Alex Smith is what we thought he is. Coming into the season, we wanted him to stretch the field more and make more big plays. He has done so, but there has been no in between. This is just the tip of the iceberg. I am not going to go in depth about how many good defenses he's faced or how his progressions look, etc. but I am going to say this: Alex is who we thought he is, a QB that can make throws on occasion, but can not make them consistently. Stay tuned for more analysis. Until then, here's what we used to put up with:

oaklandhater · 11-20-2016, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob Dole

They're our knot enough words.

You have come in to this thread offered no defensive argument to our offense then winning

That's all you did other then call me a dipshit class act good sir.

oaklandhater · 11-20-2016, 12:36 AM

member when I posted this and got a negative rep shitstorm on me

http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showt...9#post12013219

in what way does our offense look better from last season to this season
whats change hmm...

splatbass · 11-20-2016, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by oaklandhater

You have come in to this thread offered no defensive argument to our offense then winning

You don't seem to know that the object of football is to win. If you win then the objective has been met, regardless of where the offense or defense is ranked. This season we have met the objective 7 out of 9 games. In the real world that is good. Very good.

oaklandhater · 11-20-2016, 12:40 AM

I'm retiring from this thread don't say I didn't warn you people

oaklandhater · 11-20-2016, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by splatbass

You don't seem to know that the object of football is to win. If you win then the objective has been met, regardless of where the offense or defense is ranked. This season we have met the objective 7 out of 9 games. In the real world that is good.

vs some of the worse defense you have to understand based on the stats it won't last you get that right ?

splatbass · 11-20-2016, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oaklandhater

I'm retiring from this thread don't say I didn't warn you people

Awesome! That means OUR objective has been met.

splatbass · 11-20-2016, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oaklandhater

vs some of the worse defense you have to understand based on the stats it won't last you get that right ?

Wait, I thought you were leaving?

I have an idea! Why don't you start a league where teams make the playoffs by having the best stats, not the most wins! The playoffs between crappy teams should be awesome!

oaklandhater · 11-20-2016, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by splatbass

Wait, I thought you were leaving?

I have an idea! Why don't you start a league where teams make the playoffs by having the best stats, not the most wins! The playoffs between crappy teams should be awesome!

That was my last statement

look at the offense of 2015
http://www.espn.com/nfl/statistics/t...otal/year/2015
and the defense of 2015
http://www.espn.com/nfl/statistics/t...ense/year/2015

The most balanced teams were all in the playoffs you can't argue stats.

Now i'm out ponder on that you cultist homer a-hole

splatbass · 11-20-2016, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oaklandhater

That was my last statement

look at the offense of 2015
http://www.espn.com/nfl/statistics/t...otal/year/2015
and the defense of 2015
http://www.espn.com/nfl/statistics/t...ense/year/2015

The most balanced teams were all in the playoffs you can't argue stats.

Now i'm out ponder on that you cultist homer a-hole

You are supposed to be gone. You can't say you're leaving then stay. It is bad form.

oaklandhater · 11-20-2016, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by splatbass

You are supposed to be gone. You can't say you're leaving then stay. It is bad form.

All comments on this matter can now be forwarded to the patriots thread.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 11-20-2016, 02:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by splatbass

You don't seem to know that the object of football is to win. If you win then the objective has been met, regardless of where the offense or defense is ranked. This season we have met the objective 7 out of 9 games. In the real world that is good. Very good.

Let me put this in a very easy to understand statistical comparison.

This, is the Kansas City Roster comprised of everyone except Andy Reid and Alex Smith:

Yep, there's no brand(s), but that's not what we're looking for, are we? No, what we are looking for is that legit set-up; all spices and cookery goodness encased in the only acceptable material for authentic barbecue sauce:

Glass.

By contrast, this is your visual statistic for Andy and Alex:

Eewww.....

Two "flavors", the same generic color and texture, loaded with preservatives, dyes, and probably roach anuses. Worst of all? Packaged in inferior plastic. A sure fire giveaway that these "sauces", while possibly suited for glazing week-dead Zebra testicles for the needs of satisfying starving Ethiopians in the brush, have no place at the American competitive table and/or assembly.

The good news:

Your kitchen has enough "A-Team" to cover up the "taste" of your Zebra-glaze.

The bad news:

However, you're still going to eat those sun-dried Zebra balls and just when you least expect or want it, you'll be swallowing a mouthful of roach anuses as your plastic bottles melt under the intense, heated pressure of upper echelon playoff appearances.

Sandy Vagina · 11-20-2016, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by splatbass

It is not my fault that you don't understand that winning games is how you get to the playoffs, not having the best stats. In the end the only stat that matters is W/L record.

Drew Brees and the NO fans can feel very proud that they have the QB with the best stats while they are sitting at home watching the playoffs.

**Bob Dole** · 11-20-2016, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oaklandhater

All comments on this matter can now be forwarded to the patriots thread.

Did you check out how much MIZZOU kicked ass yesterday because STATS!?

Reerun_KC · 11-20-2016, 02:36 PM

Well, the offense is still dog shit, good thing they cant put up stats or points...

**dannybcaitlyn** · 11-20-2016, 03:00 PM

They should split first teams reps this week on QB's and I wouldn't give a **** if it were Bray getting the time.

11-18-2016, 02:52 PM
oaklandhater future chiefs fans Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: oakland california Casino cash: $5808993	Is Alex Smith Who We Thought He Is? http://kcpridesince99.sportsblog.com...ht-he-is-.html Is Alex Smith Who We Thought He Is? Jordan Foote , KC Sports Talk on November 16 0 Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports Coming into the season, Chiefs fans were looking for a lot less of this: And a LOT more of this: Anyone that has watched Alex Smith play during his 3 and a half years in Kansas City knows that he is a mobile quarterback with playmaking ability. Those same people also know that Smith is not as good at stretching the field compared to other quarterbacks. The eye test gives pretty solid evidence for that. The GIF above shows you the playmaking ability, but also: Alex is stretching the field! With a revamped offensive line, developing receivers and a fantastic RB Core, Alex should be ready more than ever to push the ball down the field, right? Right? Right? Sadly, statistics aren't on our side. Alex has averaged 6.7 YPA (Yards Per Attempt) this season. Compare this to last year's average (7.4) and you are saying to yourself "Wow! I had no clue he had regressed in the YPA department this season..." The famous eye test sure doesn't do it justice, but our reality is that Alex is throwing the ball shorter than he was last year, which we didn't know was truly possible. This doesn't mean that "Captain Checkdown" is making a return. This doesn't mean that Alex Smith isn't capable of throwing the deep ball. This simply means that Alex Smith is throwing the ball a shorter distance down the field compared to last season. Now, many factors can contribute to that. Below is a table of Alex's opponent, attempts and yards per attempt. Opponent Attempts YPA San Diego Chargers 48 7.56 Houston Texans 37 5.03 New York Jets 33 7.18 Pittsburgh Steelers 50 5.74 Oakland Raiders 22 10.18 New Orleans Saints 24 8.92 Indianapolis Colts 19 6.68 Carolina Panthers 38 4.68 7.1 YPA is the NFL Median so far this season, meaning that 7.1 is the middle of the road in terms of YPA. Alex Smith has thrown for above 7.1 YPA in 4 out of 8 games this season, with 4/8 below the median as well. His average in a game OVER YPA is 2.72. When he performs under the median level, he does so at an average of 1.57 YPA. This data may seem meaningless, but there is actually a lot that can be interpreted from it. 2.72 is greater than 1.57. When Alex Smith is stretching the field, he is doing so very well. When he doesn't stretch the field, he does so at a bit better of a distance from the median. He has great moments and bad moments. Good moment: Bad moment: To make a long story short, Alex Smith is what we thought he is. Coming into the season, we wanted him to stretch the field more and make more big plays. He has done so, but there has been no in between. This is just the tip of the iceberg. I am not going to go in depth about how many good defenses he's faced or how his progressions look, etc. but I am going to say this: Alex is who we thought he is, a QB that can make throws on occasion, but can not make them consistently. Stay tuned for more analysis. Until then, here's what we used to put up with:
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