Alex Smith was not the problem Sunday, sorry haters.

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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

[threebag]

Originally Posted by Inmem58

You still mad we didn't draft Geno?

I never wanted Geno. I was fine with Alex coming on board to help right the ship. Even for two seconds.

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Originally Posted by O.city

Well, sure. Semien made some nice deep throws.

Like I said, if smith plays better the first 3 quarters we probably don't have overtime

Or if Gaines didn't give up 2 TD's and 160 yards to Sanders on a handful of plays

[Mother****erJones]

As much as my hate of Alex Smith can cloud my judgement, he really stepped up last night when we needed him to. He still sucks and needs replaced.

[BigCatDaddy]

Originally Posted by Mother****erJones

As much as my hate of Alex Smith can cloud my judgement, he really stepped up last night when we needed him to. He still sucks and needs replaced.

Most fair and accurate assessment I have seen.

[GloryDayz]

Originally Posted by TigerUppercut

Or if Gaines didn't give up 2 TD's and 160 yards to Sanders on a handful of plays

Just stop! Gaines got burned, but don't think THAT makes up for Alex being a ****ing boring, piece of shit!

Alex Smith $14,100,000 $3,600,000 $0 $100,000 $0 $17,800,000


Phillip Gaines $610,000 $137,278 $0 $8,500 $0 $755,778

http://overthecap.com/salary-cap/kansas-city-chiefs/

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Well this thread has been an absolute hit. Flop would be proud.

[GloryDayz]

Originally Posted by TigerUppercut

Well this thread has been an absolute hit. Flop would be proud.

840+ replies, I'd say you're right, it has been a hit. Let's just hope it results in Alex being sent packing.

[Bigdaddy]

People can say what they want, Alex is a decent quarterback.

[oaklandhater]

Originally Posted by Bigdaddy

People can say what they want, Alex is a decent quarterback.

Stats say otherwise

[pr_capone]

Originally Posted by oaklandhater

Stats say otherwise

Now now... lets not be too hasty. I'd say that decent is more than an applicable word for Alex Smith. I would go as far as saying that at points in his career... he was above average.

He is 32, he isn't going to get any better, and he is what he is... just plain average. It is time to move on.

[Nickhead]

alex is a six. he should be an 8 though. out of ten.

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We would have to miss the playoffs in order for there to even be any consideration of moving on from Smith

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"I have respect for the guy," Andy Reid said. "Very unappreciated outside these walls. ... Everybody is down on him but he comes through and he shows his mental toughness and pushes through."


And you listen to the other player interviews and how they have his back, it would have something very dramatic for Smith to be off the roster by 2018

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Originally Posted by TigerUppercut

"I have respect for the guy," Andy Reid said. "Very unappreciated outside these walls. ... Everybody is down on him but he comes through and he shows his mental toughness and pushes through."


And you listen to the other player interviews and how they have his back, it would have something very dramatic for Smith to be off the roster by 2018

Coachspeak. Happens all the time.

[Aspengc8]

Originally Posted by TigerUppercut

"I have respect for the guy," Andy Reid said. "Very unappreciated outside these walls. ... Everybody is down on him but he comes through and he shows his mental toughness and pushes through."


And you listen to the other player interviews and how they have his back, it would have something very dramatic for Smith to be off the roster by 2018

I'm am not an Alex fan, but I agree that it will take a LOT for him to not be back next year. Stats are stats, and most times won't even reflect on the outcome of a game. What is he, 18-3 over the last 21 games? Unless he is blowing games, I cant see them dumping him.