Covitz:Alex Smith will play entire first half of Sunday’s preseason game

[Tribal Warfare]

Alex Smith will play entire first half of Sunday’s preseason game

Chiefs coach Andy Reid said starter Alex Smith would likely play the entire first half on Sunday night at Carolina, but the rest of the quarterback rotation has not been determined.

The starting offense struggled in the preseason opener against Cincinnati, going three-and-out, settling for a short field goal and Smith lost a fumble when sacked. Smith said he had a simple goal for Sunday night: Hold onto the football.

“That was the biggest play for me in my (time on the field),” Smith said. “You look at two third-and-shorts that we didn’t convert, one on the run play and the last on the pass play ... miscommunication there with the receivers. You just can’t have it.

“To me, two plays jumped out — one, the fumble, you just can’t have turnovers. The second one, that third-and-2 down there, in the red zone, if you convert, you have a good chance of walking away with a touchdown. Those are big downs, we know that. You have to execute those and it’s all kind of in the details.”

[BigMeatballDave]

Originally Posted by Easy 6

I'd say his crazed worshippers only number a handful, the rest of us simply recognize that he's the best QB we've had since Green and that he simply isn't as terrible as many want to make him out to be.

Would I rather have Rodgers, of course, but that aint happenin... still doesn't mean Smith sucks.

You're only going to confuse him with your logic.

[Easy 6]

Originally Posted by BigMeatballDave

You're only going to confuse him with your logic.

*Pacino says*... I try to get out, but they keep pulling me back in.

[Tribal Warfare]

Originally Posted by temper11

I do not. Some people like him and defend his play against those who do not and criticize his play. Too often these groups get labeled as worshipers vs. haters. I don't know why it has to degrade down to something other than just football fans talking about a football player.

It boils down to excuses that are made about his play, for example I like Tyler Bray. Some don't believe he won't amount to a hill of shit and they rip on him which is perfectly fine, and I understand that he'll have to prove it with his play to prove my point is correct or incorrect. You can't believe that your favorite player is infallible, or make excuses for every little thing is said. You'll get that label or will be perceived that way by others.

[Tribal Warfare]

Originally Posted by BigMeatballDave

You're only going to confuse him with your logic.

Like everyone who wears the red and gold jersey with the KC Arrowhead can not be questioned if they are a benefit to the team or not.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by temper11

I do not. Some people like him and defend his play against those who do not and criticize his play. Too often these groups get labeled as worshipers vs. haters. I don't know why it has to degrade down to something other than just football fans talking about a football player.

Most people here, and on most other message boards, root for TEAMS rather than individual players...

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by Easy 6

I'd say his crazed worshippers only number a handful, the rest of us simply recognize that he's the best QB we've had since Green and that he simply isn't as terrible as many want to make him out to be.

Would I rather have Rodgers, of course, but that aint happenin... still doesn't mean Smith sucks.

The people that say he's "terrible" also measure only a handful, probably even less.

However, it's not just the people that say he's terrible. If you criticize him AT ALL, you get chastised for it.

[BigMeatballDave]

Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare

Like everyone who wears the red and gold jersey with the KC Arrowhead can not be questioned if they are a benefit to the team or not.

The problem is, those of you who dislike him think we see an elite QB. It's simply not true. He's pretty good, but not great.

For me, it's refreshing to see a good QB instead of the shitshow we saw with Cassel.

AND there are still slobbering tools who think Smith is Cassel.

[temper11]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

Most people here, and on most other message boards, root for TEAMS rather than individual players...

I root for the niners...

I also rooted for Smith when he left the niners, because, well, I like Smith...

I've now become interested in the Chiefs as a whole... and root for them as well.

I do not deserve to live.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by temper11

I root for the niners...

I also rooted for Smith when he left the niners, because, well, I like Smith...

I've now become interested in the Chiefs as a whole... and root for them as well.

I do not deserve to live.

Overdramatic much?

[Easy 6]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

If you criticize him AT ALL, you get chastised for it.

I'd probably have to disagree with that, most of us know there are holes in his game... I never see anyone jump your ass because you lean to the pragmatic, even handed side.

But I personally believe Reid is working hard to fix those things and that we started to see the results of his coaching as the year wore on.

[Sandy Vagina]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

The people that say he's "terrible" also measure only a handful, probably even less.

However, it's not just the people that say he's terrible. If you criticize him AT ALL, you get chastised for it.

That's not true either. There is a lot of double-talking bull**** going on.. and when called on it, the bull****ers are crying "who me? oh no, not me!". To even bother to mention his few mistakes in the playoff game may appear to be innocent in nature... but it's not.. and everyone knows it.. who it's coming from.. and why.

So to play this particular victim card is disingenuous... and you know better.. but still are trying to play as if you are truly holier than thou and CP's greatest champion for peace and impartiality.

... and for that, I say

[Tribal Warfare]

Originally Posted by BigMeatballDave

The problem is, those of you who dislike him think we see an elite QB. It's simply not true. He's pretty good, but not great.

For me, it's refreshing to see a good QB instead of the shitshow we saw with Cassel.

AND there are still slobbering tools who think Smith is Cassel.

You how the "QB whisperer" moniker got started correct?

after the Seattle game people were clamoring that Cassel is the franchise QB, and I said he didn't have mental aspect to succeed in the long run. Then when he started to self destruct, and then I pointed that out again. Then some self aborbed individuals that were emotionally invested in Matt started to have this bullshit and petty vendetta about a football opinion.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by Easy 6

I never see anyone jump your ass because you lean to the pragmatic, even handed side.

Then you're not paying attention.

[Sandy Vagina]

Originally Posted by BigMeatballDave

The problem is, those of you who dislike him think we see an elite QB. It's simply not true. He's pretty good, but not great.

... THIS has always been my stance, and I am one if his biggest fans.

[Mav]

Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare

It boils down to excuses that are made about his play, for example I like Tyler Bray. Some don't believe he won't amount to a hill of shit and they rip on him which is perfectly fine, and I understand that he'll have to prove it with his play to prove my point is correct or incorrect. You can't believe that your favorite player is infallible, or make excuses for every little thing is said. You'll get that label or will be perceived that way by others.

As had been stated many times, no one has made alex Smith infallible. I have criticised him many times. Sorter had me as his Sig for a long time last season because I was disgusted with his play during the titans game.

No one has said alex Smith is the awesome.