"Alex Smith makes your defense better"

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Originally Posted by milkman

I just can not agree with this.

Brett Favre was the ultimate gunslinger, and his lack of ball security almost certainly cost the Packers numerous opportunities in the playoffs.

Alex Smith is at the total opposite end if the spectrum however.

There is a happy medium.

We want a QB that weighs ball security with calculated risk.

Alex Smith never pushes the envelope, so when the time comes to push, he can't even find it.

Yes, a happy medium is ideal.

Given the choice though, I'd rather have a guy who leans a little more gunslinger.