Anybody worried that Alex will rely TOO much on check downs to Gore?

Originally posted by Joecool:
If Smith did not restructure a while back, he wouldn't be here.

haha, good point. we also wouldn't be having all these debates unless his performance was a problem.

I'm sure they're not debating Drew Brees skills in New Orleans or Rivers with the Chargers, and so on.

People bashing Alex for letting the ball go before Crabtree got open are so ridiculous. Crabtree had TWO full practices this shortened offseason. A little tough to develop chemistry with that.

Originally posted by Shaj:
he's very good at working through his reads, I don't have concern with that. But he's overly cautious on making throws and is not good at throwing before his receivers are open, AND he has historically checked down excessively, so yes, I am worried about this.

In order to become less cautious good things have to happen. Success will help generate confidence and then risk can be weighed against potential outcomes. A game like Seattle is a step in that direction. Good intermediate throws to Edwards, VD and Morgan where two were caught and one drew a penalty help the chemistry. I would expect Harbaugh to keep a fairly simple game plan for Smith until his confidence is restored, though he may not be able to do so against the Cowboys.

If you watched the press conference after the game you would have noticed how carefully Smith answered questions about his running. He never criticizes past coaches but came close when saying that running was not something in the plan before. Why not? A guy with good wheels and running is not an option? How stupid is that. This is why he checked down, that's the only option if you aren't to run and your receivers are covered downfield. His legs punished Seattle Sunday and now the checkdowns can become more effective. I hope he continues to run three or four times a game, as Montana and Young did in their days with the 9ers.

I would love to know what Harbaugh sees when he watches Smith's decision making during games. He must see the patterns and strengths and weaknesses--and I'm sure he will be working on those.

Where is this coming from? Gore had 3 catches Sunday.

Originally posted by Jersey9er:

Originally posted by Memphis9er:

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huh, u lost me.... Must be a TN thing.

It's an NT thing

Originally posted by dbdublin:
Where is this coming from? Gore had 3 catches Sunday.

The thread was started Friday.

Originally posted by 12b6demurrer:
People bashing Alex for letting the ball go before Crabtree got open are so ridiculous. Crabtree had TWO full practices this shortened offseason. A little tough to develop chemistry with that.

Yea it takes a ton of practice and lots of chemistry for a QB to throw to a wide open receiver who gets paid to catch the ball. Give me a break, we've gone through this for 7 years with Alex Smith. This s**t isn't new it just becomes repetitive because the FO can't seem to let go of Alex Smith.

Originally posted by obx49:

Originally posted by 12b6demurrer:
People bashing Alex for letting the ball go before Crabtree got open are so ridiculous. Crabtree had TWO full practices this shortened offseason. A little tough to develop chemistry with that.

Yea it takes a ton of practice and lots of chemistry for a QB to throw to a wide open receiver who gets paid to catch the ball. Give me a break, we've gone through this for 7 years with Alex Smith. This s**t isn't new it just becomes repetitive because the FO can't seem to let go of Alex Smith.

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since he only had 4 targets... no