Alexander Douglas Smith: 2016

[Mr. Flopnuts]

We wouldn't we want to roll out another Alex Smith thread?!?!? Listen, for the Clay haters, this will probably be the thread that gets him banned. He can't help himself, right? Let's go!!!

First off, as many of you know, I have been very critical of Alexander Douglas Smith. Wasn't happy with the trade, HATED the extension, and have burned him to the ground from the beginning. So ****ing sick of the retread QB's.

So, that said Alex Smith is my Daddy. I mean, I just have to own that at this point. Here's why. He's never had continuity in a system. That guy had a new offensive coordinator just about every year until Jim Harbaugh showed up. And he flashed a little bit. That said, it sure looks like San Fran traded their best QB to us in favor of some douche that's starting some thing all over the league, while riding the bench to a guy named Blaine Gabbert.

Alex is now in his 4th year of the same system and it's showing. He's getting better. Why is he my daddy now all of a sudden though? Because he proved that he's more than just a game manager. He made some ****ing incredible throws against the Chargers last week. The back shoulder Maclin throw, the Maclin throw where Jeremy was almost killed, The Spencer Ware throws. Twice he hit him downfield (like, way more than 8 yards!), and then finally the Kelce throws.

People can give Spencer Ware a lot of credit, he is deserving of it after the monster game he had. Make no mistake about it though, Alexander Douglas Smith personally put this team on his back and willed them to victory. 1 play at a time. 1 throw at a time. He's a leader, and it reflected in the locker room after that game. They trust Alex now. They trust that he has what it takes to will them to victory in any game.

Alex isn't just a game manager anymore. He's a game changer, and a leader. This team could go 6-10 this year and I'll say the same thing. He has the ability and he's proven it. Now let's see where they go with it. I'm officially a YUGE Alex fan. What do you think? I'll take your comments off air.

[Bowser]

Originally Posted by Smellway

You should be careful about invoking a quarterback's middle name though. Bad juju.

That was a great thread.


But now we TRULY see Flopnuts' intent of this thread. Sheep in wolf's clothing, that one.

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by Bowser

But now we TRULY see Flopnuts' intent of this thread. Sheep in wolf's clothing, that one.

I hope this thread gets bumped later year this year, with much discussion of Alex's career-defining season!

[Bowser]

Originally Posted by Smellway

I hope this thread gets bumped later year this year, with much discussion of Alex's career-defining season!

At least you're ATTEMPTING to act like you're neutral on the subject.

[milkman]

Smith has grown with each season under Reid in this system.

[Bowser]

Originally Posted by milkman

Smith has grown with each season under Reid in this system.

Of course he has, but you likely won't hear much of that in here.

Just look at his career and how many different offenses he played in with the 9ers. Five different coordinators in five years with his most consistent and productive time under Harbaugh. Now, going into his fourth year in one system, it shows. I was surprised at how comfortable he looked in the second half last week, and I was surprised at his play (the back shoulder to Maclin, the fade to Kelce). I don't think he could have made those throws even last season, but his confidence continues to grow.

He's still by no means perfect, but he's better than anything we've had in a decade plus at quarterback.

[FlaChief58]

Originally Posted by Coochie liquor

Hoping your daddy can do it more times than one! He's shown us he CAN do it last week. Now he needs to show us he can continually do it on a reg basis. I want to believe he can, but the other factor that may come into play is Andys play calling. I'm tired of not throwing into the endzone on a and goal to go situation. Andy needs to LET Alex do it.

He has a supporting cast that every QB dreams of having. If he cant get it done this year, he never will

[Dave Lane]

Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

Clay is a good friend of mine IRL. I would hate to see him banned, but I have zero to do with his moderation on this site because we are friends and I'd be partial to just let him do what he does around here.

If daddy leads us to a SB win then he will be my daddy too. Till then he's a waste of what's left of my life. Wasted 40+ years so far, getting really ****ing sick and tired of doing the same thing over and over and over again. How about we try something different, like make an effort to actually develop a QB of our own.

/rant

[The Franchise]

That first half against the Chargers had me questioning if he would even last the season as the starter. That 2nd half though.....god damn.

[Dave Lane]

Originally Posted by Flachief58

He has a supporting cast that every QB dreams of having. If he cant get it done this year, he never will

The rest of the team when healthy is the bomb. Any failure is directly on Alex.

[Bowser]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

That first half against the Chargers had me questioning if he would even last the season as the starter. That 2nd half though.....god damn.

It was insane. I've never seen a team just flip the script like that before, and on both sides of the ball. Maybe Buffalo in that playoff game with Frank Reich eons ago, but certainly no team I've ever rooted for.

[beach tribe]

Originally Posted by Bowser

It was insane. I've never seen a team just flip the script like that before, and on both sides of the ball. Maybe Buffalo in that playoff game with Frank Reich eons ago, but certainly no team I've ever rooted for.

Hmmm. I remember a game in which this happened.

[Baby Lee]

Originally Posted by Dave Lane

The rest of the team when healthy is the bomb. Any failure is directly on Alex.

Then we can't say anything until late November, fingers crossed even then.

[Bowser]

Originally Posted by beach tribe

Hmmm. I remember a game in which this happened.

Yeah, thanks for that. I had successfully repressed that memory until you showed up.

[Buehler445]

As far as the Smith hate goes, he's not even in the same universe as Casshole so leveling a similar campaign against him is stupid.

Yeah, OK. He's not Tom Brady. But there aren't many of those around. He's a vast improvement over Casshole and I appreciate him for it.

Originally Posted by Flachief58

He has a supporting cast that every QB dreams of having. If he cant get it done this year, he never will

Wrong. If I'm a QB I dream of the Vermiel line each night. Vermiel like with Our RB corps, Maclin with Kennison and Kelce and TG and TRich at FB. But it really doesn't matter who is at the skill positions when the OL is the best in te league by a billion miles.

[Lex Luthor]

Originally Posted by Dave Lane

If daddy leads us to a SB win then he will be my daddy too. Till then he's a waste of what's left of my life. Wasted 40+ years so far, getting really ****ing sick and tired of doing the same thing over and over and over again. How about we try something different, like make an effort to actually develop a QB of our own.

/rant

The whole "WE MUST DEVELOP A QUARTERBACK ON OUR OWN!!!!" bitchfest has really jumped the shark. Yes, I know, the Chiefs were ****ing idiots for refusing to draft Mark Sanchez, Geno Smith, and Teddy Bridgewater. Those guys are really tearing up the NFL, aren't they?

Q: If Alex Smith and the Chiefs win the Super Bowl this year, will people stop begging for the Chiefs to develop a young quarterback?
A: Of course not.