Alex Smith

[CusswordJim]

I like Smith as KC`s QB....I don`t see him ever being the main reason they win....but he just does a solid job. They need players like Charles and McCluster to make the big plays.

I hope KC can get a solid WR....I have never liked Bowe....hands of stone....and never shows up when needed.

 

[cdumler7]

I like Smith as KC`s QB....I don`t see him ever being the main reason they win....but he just does a solid job. They need players like Charles and McCluster to make the big plays.

I hope KC can get a solid WR....I have never liked Bowe....hands of stone....and never shows up when needed.

McCluster is no longer with the team if I remember right.

 

[NJBuckO's]

DeAnthony Thomas should be even more explosive then DMc, he's faster and maybe even a bit taller.

 

[CusswordJim]

McCluster is no longer with the team if I remember right.

Ya....I was so drunk when I posted that....I for got he is with the Titans now

 

[MHSL82]

I try to bring him up as little as I can these days, but I thought this was a good article. Read for stats, not conclusions, as everyone is biased, even stat wise. It's a little long but read until you can't, rather than skip due to length. Again, one mustn't agree with it, it's just a well compiled article.

The Phoenix takes flight: Alex Smith and the Chiefs set to prove everyone wrong. Again - Arrowhead Pride

 

[MHSL82]

The last part is the best, as we already know about the drops. Smith trusting his receiver and giving him a shot is key.

Alex Smith didn't make many mistakes vs. the Chargers - Arrowhead Pride

 

[MHSL82]

Chiefs WRs do drop a lot of Alex Smith's passes - Arrowhead Pride

 

[Fountain City Blues]

Chiefs WRs do drop a lot of Alex Smith's passes - Arrowhead Pride

It really is deflating to see a QB throw an accurate pass, only to be thwarted by the WR. The Hemmingway drop arguably creates an opportunity for SD to score that never even should have happened. It's a pretty consistent problem with these WR's and probably shaves 4-5% off of Alex's completion percentage for no good reason.

The AJ Jenkins play, where he ran out of bounds, was equally frustrating though. In a heavily horizontal, mostly by design, WCO, he was in the clear for a TD after a great effort to get the 1st down, but stepped out. The offense still scored 23 points against a defense that was 2nd in PPGA only to Detroit coming into the game, minus some DB's or not, so I am pleased with the performance overall by the offense from a points perspective.

 

[ATL96Steeler]

It really is deflating to see a QB throw an accurate pass, only to be thwarted by the WR. The Hemmingway drop arguably creates an opportunity for SD to score that never even should have happened. It's a pretty consistent problem with these WR's and probably shaves 4-5% off of Alex's completion percentage for no good reason.

The AJ Jenkins play, where he ran out of bounds, was equally frustrating though. In a heavily horizontal, mostly by design, WCO, he was in the clear for a TD after a great effort to get the 1st down, but stepped out. The offense still scored 23 points against a defense that was 2nd in PPGA only to Detroit coming into the game, minus some DB's or not, so I am pleased with the performance overall by the offense from a points perspective.

I have to eat a bit of crow here...I really thought KC had the worst offseason (draft/FA) of all 32 teams and would take a huge step back...I still think they are taking a step back, but from where they were LY...the step back has been anything but huge.

They're playing pretty good football now, very solid on the road vs a pretty good team last week...I still think Smith is going to eventually have to challenge DEFs deeper downfield but with Davis & Charles being so explosive, they can still move the ball.

So far...better than I thought.

 

[kcvet]

Smith is leary throwing to his receivers. I don't blame him. to many butter fingers

 

[Fountain City Blues]

Smith is leary throwing to his receivers. I don't blame him. to many butter fingers

9.6% drop rate tops the league as of right now. For extra kicks, PFF has Alex Smith as the most accurate passer in the NFL right now.

 

[kcvet]

9.6% drop rate tops the league as of right now. For extra kicks, PFF has Alex Smith as the most accurate passer in the NFL right now.

and not 1 TD by WR yet this year

 

[Black Adam]

Smith is leary throwing to his receivers. I don't blame him. to many butter fingers

My heart almost stops every time he throws Bowe a pass...

 

[Black Adam]

and not 1 TD by WR yet this year

Ask me again why i wanted Andy to draft wideouts...

 

[MHSL82]

and not 1 TD by WR yet this year

He might have had two if not for Hemmingway's drop and Jenkins stepping out of bounds. However, it doesn't matter who scores but rather how often you score. Indirectly, targeting more receivers lead to more open non-receivers, but heaven forbid that happen because then the ball would go to non-receivers.

 

[MHSL82]

Note that this is NOT calling him elite, so please none of that stuff here, but: Mayock's Slant: Alex Smith a franchise QB

 

[MHSL82]

I won't make the same conclusion as the author yet (that Smith has justified his contract already) but some statistics are in this article. I know some or most of it is system and YAC, just sharing: Alex Smith Is Justifying Big Contract with Efficient Playmaking | Bleacher Report.

 

[MHSL82]

Alex Smith Has Been Really Good And Other Fun Stats - Arrowhead Addict

 

[MHSL82]

Best stretch I can remember - Alex Smith, who's just been shredding lately. I don't think I'll ever come around on the financial side of it all (a conversation that's only relevant in the offseason), however I am slowly but surely coming around on Alex Smith: The Quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs. I've been really impressed so far this season, in two facets of his game, especially:

1. His consistency. I've hardly written about him this year because there hasn't been much variance from his best (New England or San Diego) to his worst (San Francisco - remember, that Tennessee game never happened) performances. But that's kinda nice. I know exactly what I'm getting from Alex every week, which is crucial because it'll keep the Chiefs in contention every game they play.

2. What Alex is doing on third downs. The Chiefs have now converted on 50 percent or more of their third downs in seven straight games. That's absolutely why this team is playing at such a high level right now. And before you say that's because the running game is picking up third and shorts, or leaving Alex with third-and-manageables, check this: Alex Smith is the NFL's best quarterback at converting third-and-8+ pass attempts into first downs this season (a whopping 57.7 percent !!!).

So I say that the last seven games have been Alex's best stretch (obviously, all relative). Most would probably lean towards the end of 2013 because of the numbers, but those were enhanced greatly by a five-TD screen pass day against this guy's team. Also, a certain soul-crushing playoff defeat still looms over that time period. Where as now, I've reached a point where I feel a sense of confidence with Alex Smith under center, the first time I can truly say that since he's been a Chief.

Jets vs. Chiefs: The Best and the worst - Arrowhead Pride

 

[StarsFan]

Snyone else think Alex Smith should be worried about losing his job to injury again? Chase Daniels looked good and has the added mobility!