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oaklandhater · 11-18-2016, 02:52 PM

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Is Alex Smith Who We Thought He Is?
Jordan Foote , KC Sports Talk on November 16
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Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Coming into the season, Chiefs fans were looking for a lot less of this:

And a LOT more of this:

Anyone that has watched Alex Smith play during his 3 and a half years in Kansas City knows that he is a mobile quarterback with playmaking ability. Those same people also know that Smith is not as good at stretching the field compared to other quarterbacks. The eye test gives pretty solid evidence for that. The GIF above shows you the playmaking ability, but also: Alex is stretching the field! With a revamped offensive line, developing receivers and a fantastic RB Core, Alex should be ready more than ever to push the ball down the field, right? Right? Right?

Sadly, statistics aren't on our side. Alex has averaged 6.7 YPA (Yards Per Attempt) this season. Compare this to last year's average (7.4) and you are saying to yourself "Wow! I had no clue he had regressed in the YPA department this season..." The famous eye test sure doesn't do it justice, but our reality is that Alex is throwing the ball shorter than he was last year, which we didn't know was truly possible.

This doesn't mean that "Captain Checkdown" is making a return. This doesn't mean that Alex Smith isn't capable of throwing the deep ball. This simply means that Alex Smith is throwing the ball a shorter distance down the field compared to last season. Now, many factors can contribute to that. Below is a table of Alex's opponent, attempts and yards per attempt.

Opponent
Attempts
YPA
San Diego Chargers
48
7.56
Houston Texans
37
5.03
New York Jets
33
7.18
Pittsburgh Steelers
50
5.74
Oakland Raiders
22
10.18
New Orleans Saints
24
8.92
Indianapolis Colts
19
6.68
Carolina Panthers
38
4.68
7.1 YPA is the NFL Median so far this season, meaning that 7.1 is the middle of the road in terms of YPA. Alex Smith has thrown for above 7.1 YPA in 4 out of 8 games this season, with 4/8 below the median as well. His average in a game OVER YPA is 2.72. When he performs under the median level, he does so at an average of 1.57 YPA. This data may seem meaningless, but there is actually a lot that can be interpreted from it.

2.72 is greater than 1.57. When Alex Smith is stretching the field, he is doing so very well. When he doesn't stretch the field, he does so at a bit better of a distance from the median. He has great moments and bad moments.

Good moment:

Bad moment:

To make a long story short, Alex Smith is what we thought he is. Coming into the season, we wanted him to stretch the field more and make more big plays. He has done so, but there has been no in between. This is just the tip of the iceberg. I am not going to go in depth about how many good defenses he's faced or how his progressions look, etc. but I am going to say this: Alex is who we thought he is, a QB that can make throws on occasion, but can not make them consistently. Stay tuned for more analysis. Until then, here's what we used to put up with:

oaklandhater · 11-18-2016, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by splatbass

Except that we have been.

So because we are defying he odds with historic bad offense let's just stick our heads in the sand ?

We were winning in 03 despite our shit defense fans didn't want to stick there head in the sand then

splatbass · 11-18-2016, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by oaklandhater

I'm more pissed off at you guys now then the offense at this point I know our offense is shit

But at least when our defense was just has shitty as our offense you guys held the Chiefs accountable the blind homerism here lately is ridiculous it wouldn't fly in 03 and it shouldn't fly now

We are a top 5 team on pretty much every power rank list. I'll gladly take that. But I don't wish the team to lose because I hate the QB like you. I am actually glad they are winning. You should try it sometime, you miserable ****.

oaklandhater · 11-18-2016, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by splatbass

We are a top 5 team on pretty much every power rank list.

Yea and ESPN called us a faker because our offense is trash it's rank 28th for god sakes you cannot rely on turnovers vs good teams

splatbass · 11-18-2016, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by oaklandhater

Yea and ESPN called us a faker because our offense is trash it's rank 28th for god sakes you cannot rely on turnovers vs good teams

Some guys on ESPN. ESPN has us ranked 5th.

oaklandhater · 11-18-2016, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by splatbass

Some guys on ESPN. ESPN has us ranked 5th.

It's based off wins dude it won't last with or offense at 28th I'm so tired of it

He defensive bias on here is godamm ridiculous

splatbass · 11-18-2016, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by oaklandhater

It's based off wins dude it won't last with or offense at 28th I'm so tired of it

He defensive bias on here is godamm ridiculous

Arguing with you is like arguing with my dog. Except my dog is smarter. And understands football better.

oaklandhater · 11-18-2016, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by splatbass

Arguing with you is like arguing with my dog. Except my dog is smarter. And understands football better.

It's cool splat I learned something no matter what if we are winning with defense people wont care if we go to the Super Bowl scoring zero touchdowns they will make excuses for our offense I'm done going around in circles spineless cowards

oaklandhater · 11-18-2016, 11:02 PM

And the personal insults low moral fiber

splatbass · 11-18-2016, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by oaklandhater

It's cool splat I learned something no matter what if we are winning with defense people wont care if we go to the Super Bowl scoring zero touchdowns they will make excuses for our offense I'm done going around in circles spineless cowards

If we go to the SB I don't care how we got there.

splatbass · 11-18-2016, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by oaklandhater

And the personal insults low moral fiber

Quote:

Originally Posted by oaklandhater

I'm done going around in circles spineless cowards

Hypocrite.

threebag · 11-18-2016, 11:22 PM

He also said a few days ago he wasn't going to continue all this bullshit.

oaklandhater · 11-19-2016, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by splatbass

Hypocrite.

You can't say that shit when you were tossing out insults before me Moron.

I swear to god when the birds meltdown you bitches need to eat your godamm words

splatbass · 11-19-2016, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by oaklandhater

You can't say that shit when you were tossing out insults before me Moron.

I swear to god when the birds meltdown you bitches need to eat your godamm words

You need to learn what the word "hypocrite" means, dumbass. I'm not the one who said insults are bad in the post just before insulting someone.

I'll help you out: dictionary.com. You're welcome.

TigeRRUppeRRcut · 11-19-2016, 04:41 AM

Put. Him. On. Ignore.

**jjchieffan** · 11-19-2016, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by WolfmanJoe

No, he's worse, because now he can't run.

He has one more year of being a guy who can get you a one and done, and then he's done as a viable starting NFL QB.

Rest in peace, rich mother****er. Hope you enjoyed ripping off KC and the Hunts, now get the **** out.

Hey Clay, doesn't someone own your Sig and avatar rights for the rest of the season?

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