Alex Smith was not the problem Sunday, sorry haters.

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Despite the common thought here that Alex Smith held down the team Sunday, Smith's overall production to the team yesterday graded out very positive in 3 rankings:
Smith: QBR 94.1, QB rating 99, PFF 71.9
Winston: QBR 83.6, QB rating 97, PFF 50.7



https://www.profootballfocus.com/pro...-for-bucs-win/

"Smith gained positive expected points (EPA) on 77 percent of his plays on Sunday, the second-highest rate for a QB in a game this season (Dak Prescott, 83 percent versus Chicago in Week 3). Put simply, more than three-fourths of his plays contributed to the team’s scoring margin, given the context and situation." - http://www.espn.com/blog/statsinfo/p...s-excels-again

This is why we should use our brains instead of repeating the garbage fed to us by Mellinger and Teicher. If Smith only had 34 plays yesterday to do something with the ball and earns both a rushing and passing TD, a FG, to 1 INT (first red zone interception since 2013) and completes an outstanding 77% of passes ... we should probably focus on the real problem yesterday: The Defense. Who didn't show up and allowed Winston/Martin to hold the ball for 35 minutes, earn 24 first downs, and convert 68% of 3rd downs (league average is 40%).

Against the Bucs...
Alex Smith: 1 INT, 99 QB rating
Philip Rivers: 2 INTs, 80 QB rating
Russell Wilson: 2 INTs, 39 QB rating
Drew Brees: 3 INTs, 49 QB rating

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Originally Posted by notorious

It doesn't matter when he threw the interception......../guess who

1st Red Zone interception in almost 30 games. Sue him.


Are you mad that Smith makes 17 million a year to win games? He's the franchise QB so get used to it or stop watching. Pretty simple bud.

[Sandy Vagina]

Originally Posted by RunKC

Straight from Alex's mouth, Tiger.

Suck it

to be fair.. there's no way Alex would ever say, "our defense had a shot at the end, and failed."

so there is that..

[Reerun_KC]

Originally Posted by notorious

When man is given the proper material he can build the Sistine Chapel.

With wood floors?

[Reerun_KC]

Originally Posted by Sandy Cheeks

to be fair.. there's no way Alex would ever say, "our defense had a shot at the end, and failed."

so there is that..

OMG yes!

[Red Dawg]

Originally Posted by TEX

Dang - You can hide anything behind certain stats. Trust your eyes for answers. Anyone who doesn't think Smith was a huge problem yesterday is not qualified to be taken seriously on the matter.

Yesterday is just one game. His whole career this is what he is and last season was not much better but then defense and his legs made it easier to hide. Now his legs have become almost useless it's very easy to see he how bad he stinks.

His one job is to lead the offense to TD's and win games. He's been on the winning side of many games but not many were because he got it done when we needed it. Not turning the ball over is the only thing he does well and that is not good enough to even win the division much less the SB.

He's a crappy QB with a weak arm that doesn't score on a regular basis. Period.

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Originally Posted by Reerun_KC

Yes, cause we knew he wasnt capable of not looking past his first read and throwing the ball to the other team...



I cant understand why everyone including former players on TV are questioning Smiths pass right into the hands of the safety...

They need to read CP to fully understand the QB position.

Are QBs required to have a completely perfect QB rating to win all football games? Please answer for the record.

Again, you are proving the point that your over criticism of one position shows your lack of knowledge in this game we watch.

[Sandy Vagina]

Originally Posted by Reerun_KC

Yes, cause we knew he wasnt capable of not looking past his first read and throwing the ball to the other team...



I cant understand why everyone including former players on TV are questioning Smiths pass right into the hands of the safety...

They need to read CP to fully understand the QB position.

I agree with you. It was HORRIBLE that he pulled the trigger on that one. HORRIBLE.

truth is, I see it every week with other QBs. Difference is, there is NO room for error in this offense.. and when your defense gives up TOP and 3rd downs like that.

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Originally Posted by RunKC

Straight from Alex's mouth, Tiger.

Suck it

Yet if Alex came out and blamed his defense we would all agree that would be the stupid thing to do as the team leader. To insinuate complete blame on him because he took the high road in his press conference shows your lack of intelligence.

Alex has never blamed receivers, players, or coaches thru his career. It's why Andy picked him. It's why he gets paid 17 mil a year and has the winning record that he does.


Facts, not fiction.

[rabblerouser]

Originally Posted by Inmem58

Sounds like you've been up all night trying to find ways to defend your hero.

You're on ignore...but he still clicks the button to "show ignored content" and read your posts.



Is Tiggie an alternym shared by KCNitwit and Blackbob?

[Reerun_KC]

Originally Posted by Sandy Cheeks

I agree with you. It was HORRIBLE that he pulled the trigger on that one. HORRIBLE.

truth is, I see it every week with other QBs. Difference is, there is NO room for error in this offense.. and when your defense gives up TOP and 3rd downs like that.

This was a classic game as to where the offense really needed to step up and carry the defense...

We all seen what was happening to defense....

And yes there inst any room for error.... Reid play calling and Smiths horrific QB play make the margin almost non existent... IT has to be perfectly executed. One 3 and out can derail the whole day and game plan.

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Originally Posted by Sandy Cheeks

to be fair.. there's no way Alex would ever say, "our defense had a shot at the end, and failed."

so there is that..

He doesn't have the intelligence to understand this concept, give him a break.
This is why there are those of us can bring logic and actually donate to this place...and others resort to 5th grade name calling.

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Originally Posted by rabblerouser

You're on ignore...but he still clicks the button to "show ignored content" and read your posts.



Is Tiggie an alternym shared by KCNitwit and Blackbob?

As Dane put out so well last night, stop being a wannabe on CP and using this place to try to jump start your career. Just stop.

[Mr. Plow]

Originally Posted by Sandy Cheeks

it's a fair point, but when the defense is allowing the opponent to milk the clock out (can't get off the field).. it puts all the more pressure on each mistake an offense can't make.

TB chewed up about 12 minutes in the 3rd quarter... and has another 5+ minute drive in the 4th. It was depleting.

The defense has been good at 2 things this year - keeping the other team from scoring touchdowns and turning the ball over. The defense is average against the pass and weak against the run. It's not like the defense has been just shutting teams down all year. They are giving up lots of yards, but preventing teams from scoring. Which is all that matters.

What happens when the defense doesn't cause the turnovers it's been getting? You saw it yesterday.

For the record - through 10 games - defensively, KC ranks 16th against the pass, 27th against the run, and 25th overall.....and 5th in points allowed and tied for 1st in turnover differential.

[rabblerouser]

Originally Posted by TEX

When did he put them up? I know one thing - he put the INT on the board when it still mattered.

Between Reid's ineptitude and Alex hitting the wall in 2016, it's really amazing that they were even in the game at all.

All kudos to the defense who went out and held the Bucs to under 20, despite injuries, to at least give the team the chance to win.

I guess you can't count on Eric Berry to return TDs every week...at some point, the offense has to move the ball consistently and score points without turning the ball over. That's their job description, anyway...

[vailpass]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

I bet BlackBob wishes he could have put his Uncle on ignore.

*winner*