Chiefs LNBS: Can Alex Smith be "Fixed"? - Page 22

**BossChief** · 01-16-2015, 10:40 PM

Part of me wants to think so.

We saw flashes in 2013 of him testing defenses downfield and being a lot more than a game manager.

Then his OL got severely downgraded through 3 big losses in free agency (all 3 got overpaid) and his 2 guards weren't even nfl quality, let alone starter quality.

His receivers needed a major upgrade last offseason (they were an obvious team weakness) and other than adding Jason Avant late in the year and developing a promising rookie in Albert Wilson...not a whole lot was done to help provide Alex Smith with adequate weapons. Losing Avery to injury further weakened an already subpar unit.

Here's my question:

If they improve the OL and receivers...will we see Alex Smith come out of his shell again (like we saw flashes of in the second half of 2013)?

If he does, how far can this team go if the defense plays like it has and Dee Ford steps into Hali's shoes adequately?

Reerun_KC · 01-18-2015, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by BossChief

Lots of extra money to put the pieces around him to a championship with.

Has a set of balls.

Can build around him and have a 10+ year window.

Is the type of player this fanbase would LOVE.

This board wanted absolutely nothing to do with Foles coming out of college.

Now you can build a franchise around him? Gotta love CP.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 01-18-2015, 07:58 AM

The ReidSmith combo is a useless waste of time.

In other words, business as usual in Chiefs Kingdumb.

ViperVisor · 01-18-2015, 08:01 AM

BigCatDaddy · 01-18-2015, 08:07 AM

I'm not sure what they mean by "Accuracy", but I imagine there is a shit ton of variables one could figure into that stat. Like a guy only throwing down field when a guy is wide open.

**RealSNR** · 01-18-2015, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by splatbass

Name one team with a bottom 5 OL that won a SB in the last 20 years.

We didn't have a bottom 5 OL this year.

We had a bottom 7 OL this year. See my bet with Rausch.

And one, literally ONE player was responsible for that awful ranking, otherwise they'd be an adequate OL.

And if Smith can't win with that, he's AIDS and needs to die.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 01-18-2015, 08:11 AM

The Reidcuses flow with great flowing.

Simply Red · 01-18-2015, 08:53 AM

BigCatDaddy · 01-18-2015, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Simply Red

Not nice.

King_Chief_Fan · 01-18-2015, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by BossChief

Part of me wants to think so.

We saw flashes in 2013 of him testing defenses downfield and being a lot more than a game manager.

Then his OL got severely downgraded through 3 big losses in free agency (all 3 got overpaid) and his 2 guards weren't even nfl quality, let alone starter quality.

His receivers needed a major upgrade last offseason (they were an obvious team weakness) and other than adding Jason Avant late in the year and developing a promising rookie in Albert Wilson...not a whole lot was done to help provide Alex Smith with adequate weapons. Losing Avery to injury further weakened an already subpar unit.

Here's my question:

If they improve the OL and receivers...will we see Alex Smith come out of his shell again (like we saw flashes of in the second half of 2013)?

If he does, how far can this team go if the defense plays like it has and Dee Ford steps into Hali's shoes adequately?

We shall see. This is his last chance...or should be.

Discuss Thrower · 01-18-2015, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by King_Chief_Fan

We shall see. This is his last chance...or should be.

Smith is the starter for the next three seasons.

**BossChief** · 01-18-2015, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Discuss Thrower

Smith is the starter for the next three seasons.

Only if he earns it.

NWTF · 01-18-2015, 10:04 AM

There is really nothing to "fix" with Alex Smith at this juncture in his career.

But to answer the question. Assemble an overall top 5 defense, particularly great at points allowed. Build a much better Oline at pass protection and run blocking then what they have now. Acquire or develop an old school, security blanket, pass catching TE (ie Gonzalez,Whitten), and greatly improve at the WR position. Andy Reid can also help by sticking with a run first scheme, passing off play action. Alex is a play action QB and could advance a team deep into the playoffs with the above improvements.

Chief Roundup · 01-18-2015, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ViperVisor

Surprised by the numbers of Matt Ryan. Roddy White, Julio Jones, etc.

Chief Roundup · 01-18-2015, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by BossChief

Only if he earns it.

He doesn't have to earn it. He just can't **** it up. As long as he is not making mistakes and costing this team he will be allowed to continue as the starter.

ViperVisor · 01-18-2015, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Chief Roundup

Surprised by the numbers of Matt Ryan. Roddy White, Julio Jones, etc.

He isn't great. During this graph time-frame he was leaning hard on Tony G. to bail him out on 3rd downs and the redzone specifically.

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BossChief SuperBowl or bust Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: BF Iowa Casino cash: $1424088	LNBS: Can Alex Smith be "Fixed"? Part of me wants to think so. We saw flashes in 2013 of him testing defenses downfield and being a lot more than a game manager. Then his OL got severely downgraded through 3 big losses in free agency (all 3 got overpaid) and his 2 guards weren't even nfl quality, let alone starter quality. His receivers needed a major upgrade last offseason (they were an obvious team weakness) and other than adding Jason Avant late in the year and developing a promising rookie in Albert Wilson...not a whole lot was done to help provide Alex Smith with adequate weapons. Losing Avery to injury further weakened an already subpar unit. Here's my question: If they improve the OL and receivers...will we see Alex Smith come out of his shell again (like we saw flashes of in the second half of 2013)? If he does, how far can this team go if the defense plays like it has and Dee Ford steps into Hali's shoes adequately?
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NWTF Veteran Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: overland park Casino cash: $9827081	There is really nothing to "fix" with Alex Smith at this juncture in his career. But to answer the question. Assemble an overall top 5 defense, particularly great at points allowed. Build a much better Oline at pass protection and run blocking then what they have now. Acquire or develop an old school, security blanket, pass catching TE (ie Gonzalez,Whitten), and greatly improve at the WR position. Andy Reid can also help by sticking with a run first scheme, passing off play action. Alex is a play action QB and could advance a team deep into the playoffs with the above improvements.
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