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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.
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This. As much as people want to bash the article, it is true. Alex does help the defense by not turning the ball over. Hell that was even said a few times as a credit to Russell Wilson.
But Alex DOES need to push the ball. While he can help the defense by not turning the ball over, he does hurt the offense at times by not being as aggressive as he should. A risky throw here and there can result in a big play and will also result in the short routes opening up and our playmakers having more room to make plays as well.