Does Alex Smith deserve a extension after this season?

[Mr. Laz]

Originally Posted by cdcox

Alex Smith still can't convert 1st and 10 on the opponents 19 and against a weak defense at home into a game tying score. He only give you a competitive advantage if he allows you to have more talent in other positions.

The WCO is a complex system and the redzone is about the last thing that normal clicks. Despite was idiots around here say, it's about more than just the QB.

The offense has shown improvement corresponding with the improvement of our Oline. The redzone depends even more on the TE and ours are weak. Our offense is pretty dam good when our WRs catch the ball and our Oline doesn't commit penalties. Both are not on the QB.

People used to say Alex Smith couldn't throw it deep as well and now he is doing it just fine.

[FRCDFED]

Originally Posted by ComoLaz

People used to say Alex Smith couldn't throw it deep as well and now he is doing it just fine.

Actually, he throws a very tight intermediate to deep ball. The WCO relies a lot on the TE in the red zone. That has been an area with injuries for us this season. Plus our WR's must be in shock that balls are actually on target and they are expected to catch them.

Kudo's to DJ, duncan, BossChief, and the others that made this a great thread!

I'm going to have to side with BossChief and DJ on this topic. Alex's history has shown that he will improve in season two. Moreso if we can get him more weapons on offense such as a WR that gets separation and can keep a solid TE on the field.

Alex should be extended this offseason. Someone else already said it, Alex just wants to feel wanted somewhere and I believe a new contract will increase his dedication (not that he needs to) to work towards elite QB play. He will not break the bank. He is extremely intelligent from what I have read about him and just needs the right pieces in place so that he can get them the ball to make plays.

Year two should be exciting! This offseason will be about getting a playmaker or two on offense and depth at all positions. I look for us to grab a FS through FA if one is available unless Commings steps up.

[bevischief]

Originally Posted by FRCDFED

Actually, he throws a very tight intermediate to deep ball. The WCO relies a lot on the TE in the red zone. That has been an area with injuries for us this season. Plus our WR's must be in shock that balls are actually on target and they are expected to catch them.

Kudo's to DJ, duncan, BossChief, and the others that made this a great thread!

I'm going to have to side with BossChief and DJ on this topic. Alex's history has shown that he will improve in season two. Moreso if we can get him more weapons on offense such as a WR that gets separation and can keep a solid TE on the field.

Alex should be extended this offseason. Someone else already said it, Alex just wants to feel wanted somewhere and I believe a new contract will increase his dedication (not that he needs to) to work towards elite QB play. He will not break the bank. He is extremely intelligent from what I have read about him and just needs the right pieces in place so that he can get them the ball to make plays.

Year two should be exciting! This offseason will be about getting a playmaker or two on offense and depth at all positions. I look for us to grab a FS through FA if one is available unless Commings steps up.

Yep I agree.

[whoman69]

He still has two years left on his deal. I wouldn't touch it until next year unless we need cap relief.