Chiefs Alex Smith was not the problem Sunday, sorry haters. - Page 32

TigeRRUppeRRcut · 09:10 PM

Despite the common thought here that Alex Smith held down the team Sunday, Smith's overall production to the team yesterday graded out very positive in 3 rankings:
Smith: QBR 94.1, QB rating 99, PFF 71.9
Winston: QBR 83.6, QB rating 97, PFF 50.7

https://www.profootballfocus.com/pro...-for-bucs-win/

"Smith gained positive expected points (EPA) on 77 percent of his plays on Sunday, the second-highest rate for a QB in a game this season (Dak Prescott, 83 percent versus Chicago in Week 3). Put simply, more than three-fourths of his plays contributed to the team’s scoring margin, given the context and situation." - http://www.espn.com/blog/statsinfo/p...s-excels-again

This is why we should use our brains instead of repeating the garbage fed to us by Mellinger and Teicher. If Smith only had 34 plays yesterday to do something with the ball and earns both a rushing and passing TD, a FG, to 1 INT (first red zone interception since 2013) and completes an outstanding 77% of passes ... we should probably focus on the real problem yesterday: The Defense. Who didn't show up and allowed Winston/Martin to hold the ball for 35 minutes, earn 24 first downs, and convert 68% of 3rd downs (league average is 40%).

Against the Bucs...
Alex Smith: 1 INT, 99 QB rating
Philip Rivers: 2 INTs, 80 QB rating
Russell Wilson: 2 INTs, 39 QB rating
Drew Brees: 3 INTs, 49 QB rating

Sandy Vagina · 11-24-2016, 10:43 AM

Take it FWIW...

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Chiefs co-OC Brad Childress said teams have schemed to take away Alex Smith's rushing ability this season.

"I think they’ve done a nice job of closing up some of those rush lanes," Childress said. "In a couple of cases there’s been somebody standing on the other side accounting for him … we haven’t seen as many of those giant creases." After rushing for 498 yards last season, Smith is on pace for just 90 this year. The lack of rushing has put a damper on his already minimal fantasy upside, but he has rushed for more than 10 yards the last two games and scored a touchdown last week. The upward trend could continue this week in Denver against a Broncos defense which has given up the fifth-most rushing yards to quarterbacks this season, but Smith is still not worth using in any format.

Source: Kansas City Star

**SAUTO** · 11-24-2016, 10:52 AM

It's not worth much.

Especially when we have seen the wide open lanes.

And if it was true that makes his passing performances even more depressing.

rabblerouser · 11-24-2016, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by TigerUppercut

You're still butthurt from the abuse you received from Dane last night. The writing is on the wall.

Sandy Vagina · 11-24-2016, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

It's not worth much.

Especially when we have seen the wide open lanes.

And if it was true that makes his passing performances even more depressing.

Great. So either the coach is yet another enabler with excuses for his guy, or he's incompetent in diagnosing the game.

Truth is probably somewhere in the middle. I'd just rather they stop with the coddling. Smith needs to find the eye of the tiger, and it's not helping him when not being taken to task on where he is falling short.

**SAUTO** · 11-24-2016, 11:13 AM

The coach is an enabler, it's pretty obvious.

Look at his life story

rico · 11-24-2016, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Sandy Cheeks

Take it FWIW...

Childress making Alexcuses now...oh great.

Molitoth · 11-24-2016, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Sandy Cheeks

Great. So either the coach is yet another enabler with excuses for his guy, or he's incompetent in diagnosing the game.

Truth is probably somewhere in the middle. I'd just rather they stop with the coddling. Smith needs to find the eye of the tiger, and it's not helping him when not being taken to task on where he is falling short.

It's nice to see that you are finally seeing the light.

I've rooted for Alex Smith, but it's to the point now where the excuses are just stupid.

TigeRRUppeRRcut · 11-24-2016, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by rico

Childress making Alexcuses now...oh great.

All purpose yards Smith is only down 15 yards/game from last year but his passing accuracy adjusted for dropped passes is a whopping 78% (top 4). And this is with his top receiver having a down year...

TigeRRUppeRRcut · 11-24-2016, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Molitoth

It's nice to see that you are finally seeing the light.

I've rooted for Alex Smith, but it's to the point now where the excuses are just stupid.

Then again are you being realistic expecting Smith to put up big numbers when his 2 best wide receivers have joined the league in the last year? For the situation, he's doing fine. Maclin's eventual return will bring things back to order to boost 3rd down and Red zone efficiency. I mean, Maclin did score the same amount of TD's last year as the next 3 receivers combined...

Sandy Vagina · 11-24-2016, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Molitoth

It's nice to see that you are finally seeing the light.

I've rooted for Alex Smith, but it's to the point now where the excuses are just stupid.

I don't believe it to be light or darkness. Shades in between.

There are legit reasons around Smith that are assisting his struggles.

Still yes though, I am getting annoyed that he isn't stepping up more. I know he can. My concern is that he has lost the hunger. I'm thinking non-football life has distracted him. I no longer feel sure that he is giving his all to winning.. on or off the field.

Perhaps his last 4 years of "success" had been all the hunger required to prove himself... and that was enough for him.

If so, fizzle out.. retire. See ya.

Or maybe there's more to come, and he will remember he still has a job to finish. He still owes the coaches, fans, and players his best efforts THIS season.

In58men · 11-24-2016, 01:25 PM

Smith completed only 8 passes this season that traveled 20+ yards.

Alex Smith philosophy:

"3rd and 12 I better throw a 4 yard pass"

ChiefsCountry · 11-24-2016, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Inmem58

Smith completed only 8 passes this season that traveled 20+ yards.

Alex Smith philosophy:

"3rd and 12 I better throw a 4 yard pass"

Let's don't try a hail Mary either pad the stats on a 4 yard hook and ladder.

In58men · 11-24-2016, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

Let's don't try a hail Mary either pad the stats on a 4 yard hook and ladder.

Pad all day long baby!!!!!!!!!!

Coochie liquor · 11-24-2016, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by TigerUppercut

Smith: QBR 94.1, QB rating 99, PFF 71.9
Winston: QBR 83.6, QB rating 97, PFF 50.7

Jameis hasn't had a game without a td pass since HIGH SCHOOL
Alex has many games like that a season

**Bowser** · 11-24-2016, 03:40 PM

Did you guys watch Sam Bradford in the early Thanksgiving game? He pulled out his best Alex Smith impersonation, and scored 10 points. But ****ing hell, was his completion percentage just ever fantastic!

11-21-2016, 09:33 AM
TigeRRUppeRRcut Banned Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: 19th Hole Casino cash: $10004725	Alex Smith is a solid QB, sorry haters. Bucs win 5th game in a row. Despite the common thought here that Alex Smith held down the team Sunday, Smith's overall production to the team yesterday graded out very positive in 3 rankings: Smith: QBR 94.1, QB rating 99, PFF 71.9 Winston: QBR 83.6, QB rating 97, PFF 50.7 https://www.profootballfocus.com/pro...-for-bucs-win/ "Smith gained positive expected points (EPA) on 77 percent of his plays on Sunday, the second-highest rate for a QB in a game this season (Dak Prescott, 83 percent versus Chicago in Week 3). Put simply, more than three-fourths of his plays contributed to the team’s scoring margin, given the context and situation." - http://www.espn.com/blog/statsinfo/p...s-excels-again This is why we should use our brains instead of repeating the garbage fed to us by Mellinger and Teicher. If Smith only had 34 plays yesterday to do something with the ball and earns both a rushing and passing TD, a FG, to 1 INT (first red zone interception since 2013) and completes an outstanding 77% of passes ... we should probably focus on the real problem yesterday: The Defense. Who didn't show up and allowed Winston/Martin to hold the ball for 35 minutes, earn 24 first downs, and convert 68% of 3rd downs (league average is 40%). Against the Bucs... Alex Smith: 1 INT, 99 QB rating Philip Rivers: 2 INTs, 80 QB rating Russell Wilson: 2 INTs, 39 QB rating Drew Brees: 3 INTs, 49 QB rating Last edited by TigeRRUppeRRcut; 12-11-2016 at 09:10 PM..
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11-24-2016, 10:52 AM	#467
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11-24-2016, 11:13 AM	#470
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In58men I didn’t say mud, I said crud. Join Date: Jan 2012 Casino cash: $-1561974	Smith completed only 8 passes this season that traveled 20+ yards. Alex Smith philosophy: "3rd and 12 I better throw a 4 yard pass" __________________ Attendance Chief record 11-9
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Bowser sorta mod-ish Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: KC North Casino cash: $-188384	Did you guys watch Sam Bradford in the early Thanksgiving game? He pulled out his best Alex Smith impersonation, and scored 10 points. But ****ing hell, was his completion percentage just ever fantastic!
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