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Originally posted by danimal:
Interceptions has never been his problem. Its the cost of conservatism you must consider here.
Originally posted by backontop:
Originally posted by Shaj:
Alex in past years has thrown INTs when we most needed him to be clutch. This year, he has avoided them by throwing high % dump-offs and check-downs that the defense lets happen in front of them. However, what is significant is that he didn't throw an INT in the 2nd half of the Eagles game, when he played lights out. THAT's what's important. The one pic he did throw was in a game we lost and that probably made a difference, because it was so close. We need him to not throw pics when we need him to be clutch. He passed a test last week that he couldn't pass in week 2. I'm hoping the positive trend continues.
Alex Smith ranks 16th in average yards per pass attempt at 7.4 with #1 being Tom Brady at 9.5. While he hasn't been lighting it up with yards (because I know how that is the important stat for you) he is just taking what the defense gives him within the plays that are being called. He showed last week against the Eagles that he indeed isn't afraid to air it out and let the ball fly. Hopefully now everyone will stop saying that he is scared to throw the ball downfield and realize that he is playing within the plays that are being called.
Originally posted by Dshearn:
Smith needs eco weapons....
He needs a Ricky watters.
I want to see bush in the back field
Originally posted by Shaj:
Originally posted by backontop:
Originally posted by Shaj:
Alex in past years has thrown INTs when we most needed him to be clutch. This year, he has avoided them by throwing high % dump-offs and check-downs that the defense lets happen in front of them. However, what is significant is that he didn't throw an INT in the 2nd half of the Eagles game, when he played lights out. THAT's what's important. The one pic he did throw was in a game we lost and that probably made a difference, because it was so close. We need him to not throw pics when we need him to be clutch. He passed a test last week that he couldn't pass in week 2. I'm hoping the positive trend continues.
Alex Smith ranks 16th in average yards per pass attempt at 7.4 with #1 being Tom Brady at 9.5. While he hasn't been lighting it up with yards (because I know how that is the important stat for you) he is just taking what the defense gives him within the plays that are being called. He showed last week against the Eagles that he indeed isn't afraid to air it out and let the ball fly. Hopefully now everyone will stop saying that he is scared to throw the ball downfield and realize that he is playing within the plays that are being called.
I would dispute that. I was listening to Eric Davis the other day and he said that he sees the whole field during niner games whereas fans watching on tv don't. He added that Smith is doing check-downs and dump-offs because his nervous and impatient without the pocket having collapsed yet... he emphasized that Alex didn't have to throw yet. He then went on to say that if he had just waited another second, on many of those plays, a receiver broke free down the field, but Alex didn't let the play develop. Now if Alex had this patience, he would have a higher YPA, YPC, higher passing yards, more TDs, and also, more Int's and a lower completion rate. But if he manages the INTs and completion rate, these are worthwhile risks that at least 75% of NFL passers are doing today more successfully than Smith, that one awesome quarter against the Eagles notwithstanding. And we can't compare to Montana's stats like some are doing because the NFL was not a passing league then, and it was a different game.
Originally posted by Jakemall:
Originally posted by Shaj:
Originally posted by backontop:
Originally posted by Shaj:
Alex in past years has thrown INTs when we most needed him to be clutch. This year, he has avoided them by throwing high % dump-offs and check-downs that the defense lets happen in front of them. However, what is significant is that he didn't throw an INT in the 2nd half of the Eagles game, when he played lights out. THAT's what's important. The one pic he did throw was in a game we lost and that probably made a difference, because it was so close. We need him to not throw pics when we need him to be clutch. He passed a test last week that he couldn't pass in week 2. I'm hoping the positive trend continues.
Alex Smith ranks 16th in average yards per pass attempt at 7.4 with #1 being Tom Brady at 9.5. While he hasn't been lighting it up with yards (because I know how that is the important stat for you) he is just taking what the defense gives him within the plays that are being called. He showed last week against the Eagles that he indeed isn't afraid to air it out and let the ball fly. Hopefully now everyone will stop saying that he is scared to throw the ball downfield and realize that he is playing within the plays that are being called.
I would dispute that. I was listening to Eric Davis the other day and he said that he sees the whole field during niner games whereas fans watching on tv don't. He added that Smith is doing check-downs and dump-offs because his nervous and impatient without the pocket having collapsed yet... he emphasized that Alex didn't have to throw yet. He then went on to say that if he had just waited another second, on many of those plays, a receiver broke free down the field, but Alex didn't let the play develop. Now if Alex had this patience, he would have a higher YPA, YPC, higher passing yards, more TDs, and also, more Int's and a lower completion rate. But if he manages the INTs and completion rate, these are worthwhile risks that at least 75% of NFL passers are doing today more successfully than Smith, that one awesome quarter against the Eagles notwithstanding. And we can't compare to Montana's stats like some are doing because the NFL was not a passing league then, and it was a different game.
You remember how many times he's getting sacked? He's throwing fast (speculation warning) because Roman and Harbaugh are calling plays that have quick check downs and releases to punish teams for blitzing.He's not dumping off to HBs like he did last year..or the year before that...and the year before that..et ad nauseum. The fact that he is average in his yards per attempt makes that pretty clear even if you're not really watching the games. Especially, when the talk of the team isn't about Gore's and Hunters amazing yac.
I don't think his missing open players or more specifically his impatience to let a play develop is because of short sightness on his part, it's because of play calling. He's following direction to the T. If X happens then Y. Remember his old coach's comments? Remember why McCarthy wanted Alex over Rogers?
Originally posted by GuessWhosOn3rd:Originally posted by Kense:Originally posted by GuessWhosOn3rd:Didnt Brady have 4 picks last year?
If smith goes at this rate, he'll be around 4 picks on the year, so its not record-breaking
You really think Smith can throw for 4000 yards , 36 TD's and 4 Picks? Only Elite QB's can do that. Smith is not even close to that. I just want him to continue not making mistakes.
....Did i once say that?
Method said it would be a record if he threw 4 picks....i said it wouldnt be cause Brady threw 4 last year.
smh
Originally posted by Dshearn:
Smith needs eco weapons....
He needs a Ricky watters.
I want to see bush in the back field
