Andy Reid on Mike & Mike: "Alex is our quarterback by the way"

[pugsnotdrugs19]

Don't want to read too much into the conversation but just watched Andy on M&M this morning and he made it clear that Alex was the QB. Mentioned that he could still play, was at the Pro Bowl (), and can do all the things he wants his guy to do.

In essence, we can put any talk of Tony Romo, Nick Foles, or any other retread to bed. But, they did talk about college system QBs briefly (no one specific), and he said that as long as they feel like a guy can learn, it is their job to transition a college system QB and that it doesn't effect their decision on which type to take.

So, will we draft a QB? Idk, my bet is on yes since Foles is apparently gone.

[DJ's left nut]

Originally Posted by O.city

I did see clay is back

I'm always curious where he comes up with his screen names. Does he have a random word generator or something?

[KCUnited]

It's a play call.

[UK_Chief]

Originally Posted by Ebolapox

eh, he's gotta say that. granted, at best there's like a 5% chance we move on from alex, but... all hope isn't completely lost. hell, we thought we had trent green for a fifth year too and his career pretty much ended b/c of concussions. what did alex have two of this year? all it takes is one. concussions may do it FOR us (though obviously not something I'm hoping for, I'd prefer a clean break without his salary on our books)

You don't want a concussion but happy with a broken leg?

[TigeRRUppeRRcut]

Originally Posted by Buehler445

Foles, when he came in, was bad on the short stuff. I feel your pain, and largely agree, but Foles ain't displacing Smith, because he's bad on the short stuff.



Yep, but being tolerable.

Calling for Foles is asking to cut out a chunk of the playbook
As the guy that can't run read option or run for big gains

[TigeRRUppeRRcut]

https://www.sportingcharts.com/nfl/s...atistics/2016/

Yards after catch per reception.
Funny how the top two teams are in the superbowl but some moron wanted to use the stat to discredit Smith's ability...

[jd1020]

Originally Posted by TigerUppercut

Calling for Foles is asking to cut out a chunk of the playbook
As the guy that can't run read option or run for big gains

Cut out a chunk of one playbook and dust off a chuck of another.

[jettio]

I enjoyed rooting for the Chiefs this year with Alex as the QB.

The last 3 Chiefs losses, TB, Tenn, Pitt, ended with thinking that the Chiefs would probably win if the defense made a stop, and that in the TB and Pitt games, I would not only have been hopeful that the Chiefs would drive for a winning FG, i would have been confident.

A lot of Alex Smith critics are guys that were never even close to being a good football player themselves. The dude had a great year helping the team win.

I have to admit that for 2013 and 2014, I always felt that Alex could lead a drive for a winning FG, but I doubted that he could lead a drive for a winning TD.

Hell, this year he has near perfect 4th quarter and OT to win opener vs. Chargers. He leads a OT forcing TD plus 2 pt. conversion at Denver against a very good defense. He makes the plays to kill the clock in Atlanta on the road against a Super Bowl team.

Against Tenn, Andy Reid did not call a pass to try to make the first down and the defense was too soft to kill the clock, so that is not on Alex.

Against Pitt, the dude ties the game only to have the ref be fooled into calling holding on Fisher when Harrison slips and falls down and then the Defense does not get the stop that would have forced Pitt to punt.

If Pitt had punted and Alex sh*t his pants instead of driving for a FG attempt, I could see some justification for this pizzing and moaning by people that were never good football players about Alex Smith.

But Alex had the best season for a Chiefs QB since Trent in 2005 or 2003, not even close.

Alex Smith is a top 3 all-time Chiefs QB. The dude is a winner. I have more confidence in him as Chiefs QB than I would have in most NFL starters. There are some that show more arm talent and more proven results, but not more than a half of dozen in either category.

[TigeRRUppeRRcut]

Originally Posted by jettio

I enjoyed rooting for the Chiefs this year with Alex as the QB.

The last 3 Chiefs losses, TB, Tenn, Pitt, ended with thinking that the Chiefs would probably win if the defense made a stop, and that in the TB and Pitt games, I would not only have been hopeful that the Chiefs would drive for a winning FG, i would have been confident.

A lot of Alex Smith critics are guys that were never even close to being a good football player themselves. The dude had a great year helping the team win.

I have to admit that for 2013 and 2014, I always felt that Alex could lead a drive for a winning FG, but I doubted that he could lead a drive for a winning TD.

Hell, this year he has near perfect 4th quarter and OT to win opener vs. Chargers. He leads a OT forcing TD plus 2 pt. conversion at Denver against a very good defense. He makes the plays to kill the clock in Atlanta on the road against a Super Bowl team.

Against Tenn, Andy Reid did not call a pass to try to make the first down and the defense was too soft to kill the clock, so that is not on Alex.

Against Pitt, the dude ties the game only to have the ref be fooled into calling holding on Fisher when Harrison slips and falls down and then the Defense does not get the stop that would have forced Pitt to punt.

If Pitt had punted and Alex sh*t his pants instead of driving for a FG attempt, I could see some justification for this pizzing and moaning by people that were never good football players about Alex Smith.

But Alex had the best season for a Chiefs QB since Trent in 2005 or 2003, not even close.

Alex Smith is a top 3 all-time Chiefs QB. The dude is a winner. I have more confidence in him as Chiefs QB than I would have in most NFL starters. There are some that show more arm talent and more proven results, but not more than a half of dozen in either category.

Careful dude, they are going to accuse you of being someone's uncle, Liz, or a blackbob mult.

[TigeRRUppeRRcut]

To answer OPs last remark. You are correct, sir

[TigeRRUppeRRcut]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

Sometimes Tigger doesn't realize when he's leading with his chin.

Dude actually stepped in his own trap.

Of course YAC is important in this scheme and that's exactly why Alex Smith really isn't. It's exactly why the Chiefs would've been equally effective with Trevor Siemien under center and exactly why they could bring in a fairly limited but much cheaper QB to operate this offense and use the money to upgrade elsewhere.

Reid runs a QB friendly system so why do we need to spend $18 million to retain a QB who can barely clear such a low bar?

Alternatively, they could bring in a more talented, more aggressive passer and actually open the system up a bit, as Reid has shown a willingness to do with guys like Vick in the past. The excuse before this season was that Smith never had a 'throw it up and let him run under it' player like DeSean Jackson. Well he damn sure does now and yet we still didn't open up the offense.

If the Chiefs had a guy that was willing to take shots downfield, Andy would call them more. And with a receiver like Hill showing elite speed and premium ball-tracking skills, they'd hit.

I think Reid will move on sooner rather than later.

Siemian can run read option, play in the pistol, protect the ball effectively?? Tell me more

[The Bad Guy]

What else was he going to say?

[jd1020]

Originally Posted by TigerUppercut

Siemian can run read option, play in the pistol, protect the ball effectively?? Tell me more

Alex's best attribute = "protecting the football"

Might actually matter if he was scoring with the football at the same time.

Think the Bills would do a straight up swap of Smith for Taylor?

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by jettio

A lot of Alex Smith critics are guys that were never even close to being a good football player themselves. The dude had a great year helping the team win.

[BigBeauford]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

It's the ole' "you didn't do it/make it so you can't say shit" argument. The worst point to make in an argument ever.

[Discuss Thrower]

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

What else was he going to say?

Ultimately, that and also why I'm surprised nobody's pointing out that Reid saying he would have drafted Derek Carr is anything more than just fluff BS coach speak.