Guest Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 (edited) Certainly have the potential to be a quality team. I don't think they would be a particularly strong playoff team with Alex Smith. I'm curious to see if this team has as much legitimate talent as they're touted to have now that they have a quality coach and an average QB. I think the Browns could be a competitive team, but they're more likely to finish around 8-8 in that division. I think their secondary outside of Haden is very, very shaky. They're also transitioning to a 34 and they may have some bumps along the way. I don't think Cincy is necessarily a lock though. With the Browns likely to be competent, they have an insanely difficult schedule. Beyond playing the Steelers and Ravens twice a year, they're also playing the Packers, Patriots and at the Bears. Even their easier opponents will be on the road: At San Diego and at Detroit. They also play on the road in Miami on a short week. They're definitely set up for a let-down. Don't misunderstand me. I'm not saying they are a darkhorse contender or anything. I'm simply saying I think they are better than the Jaguars and Raiders of the world. I think Titans fans are checking off the Chiefs game as an easy win. That game is not going to be a cake walk. Edited September 4, 2013 by oldschool Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrus Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Don't misunderstand me. I'm not saying they are a darkhorse contender or anything. I'm simply saying I think they are better than the Jaguars and Raiders of the world. I think Titans fans are checking off the Chiefs game as an easy win. That game is not going to be a cake walk. I totally agree. They could be a difficult team to play in Kansas City. Thankfully the Titans play them at LP Field. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OILERMAN Posted September 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 I totally agree. They could be a difficult team to play in Kansas City. Thankfully the Titans play them at LP Field. Vegas and about every analyst thinks KC is the better team Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrus Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Vegas and about every analyst thinks KC is the better team I'm not sure I understand your point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OILERMAN Posted September 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 I'm not sure I understand your point. KC is a batter team than the Titans Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercalius Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 KC is a batter team than the Titans Explains why Reid was so eager to coach there. OILERMAN 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrus Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 KC is a batter team than the Titans Even if they are, it doesn't make my statement that I'm glad the Titans play them at home any different. And for the record I think the Titans are a better team with far more potential. Alex Smith is not a very good quarterback, he's an average one - that's proven. Jake Locker is an unknown this year - it's possible that he's a very good quarterback when all is said and done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OILERMAN Posted September 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Alex Smith is not a very good quarterback, he's an average one - that's proven. Jake Locker is an unknown this year - it's possible that he's a very good quarterback when all is said and done. Alex Smith has been very good the last 2 seasons and if Locker can match that level of play extend him right now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrus Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Alex Smith has been very good the last 2 seasons and if Locker can match that level of play extend him right now Alex Smith has not been a very good quarterback the last two seasons unless your standards for "very good" are quite low. cenj 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starkiller Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 (edited) Alex Smith has been a very safe QB who was asked to leave most of the work to the 49ers D and run game, then occasionally throw the ball to Vernon Davis. Outside of Jamal Charles, he can't expect that kind of help in KC. Edited September 4, 2013 by Starkiller Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OILERMAN Posted September 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Alex Smith has not been a very good quarterback the last two seasons unless your standards for "very good" are quite low. You're crazy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrus Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 You're crazy This is the difference between looking at a statistic and watching the games. Alex Smith was one of the most manipulated QBs in the league under Harbaugh. They did almost everything possible to keep him from having to do too much. He had a great game in the playoffs, there's no doubt but on a game to game basis he was not a very good quarterback. He is a middle of the road quarterback. He's not terrible or bad, I'm not saying that. However he's one of the worst starting QBs playing in the league that's not on a rookie contract (outside of Sanchez, blegh). cenj 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaddKarma Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Compared to last year... DL - Same to slight upgrade LB - Better becuase of the young OLBs getting more experience. CB - Same S - Same to slight decline. ST - Same OL - Should be Vastly improved. TE - Slight upgrade if any... WR - Too many guys with suspect hands to be a large upgrade. RB - CJ dances too much and needs to hit the hole, Greene may be a better option to wear down opps and give CJ his home run chances. Improved if Greene actually is a factor. QB - Slight if any improvements, Locker has a great deal to prove. Season is on his shoulders... Coaching - Should be improved, if this staff can keep the defense at the same level and coax Locker to be an accurate pocket passer at about 62-63% they will have performed Helen Keller type work. I am hopeful but not convinced however... @ Pitt - L @ Hou - L SDC - W NYJ - W KSC - L @ SEA - L SNF - L @ STL - L JAX - W IND - L @ OAK - W @ IND - L DEN - L ARZ - L @ JAX - W HOU - L 5-11, 3rd in the Div. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Alex Smith has not been a very good quarterback the last two seasons unless your standards for "very good" are quite low. Your bias is really showing here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrus Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Your bias is really showing here. How so? Alex Smith threw for 17 TDs with 5 INTs and 5 fumbles in 2011. Keep in mind, the argument is that he was a "very good" quarterback the last two seasons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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