"Alex Smith makes your defense better"

[chiefzilla1501]

Originally Posted by -King-

This. As much as people want to bash the article, it is true. Alex does help the defense by not turning the ball over. Hell that was even said a few times as a credit to Russell Wilson.

But Alex DOES need to push the ball. While he can help the defense by not turning the ball over, he does hurt the offense at times by not being as aggressive as he should. A risky throw here and there can result in a big play and will also result in the short routes opening up and our playmakers having more room to make plays as well.

If Alex Smith can consistently convert third downs, the strategy would be okay. Not great, but maybe workable. That was by far the biggest difference between the good Chiefs of 2014 and the bad Chiefs.

The Chiefs are built to be a really good game managed team. The problem is Alex Smith is grossly overrated as a game manager. Inconsistent on third downs, not a good closer.