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[ThickAsABrick]

I made this statement the other day in another thread. Alex Smith isn't some other-wordly QB, but he is solid inw hat he does. Accurate in short to intermediate throws, good decision making, etc. Chiefs would be at least .500 this season if they had Smith at the helm over Cassel/Quinn.

I dunno man. He was pretty mediocre before Harbaugh got there. I suspect with a dunce like crennel at the helm (if he's even still there) things would be much worse. He wouldn't be worse than cassel et al, but I don't think he gets you several more wins on his own.

[chazzy1864]

I dunno man. He was pretty mediocre before Harbaugh got there. I suspect with a dunce like crennel at the helm (if he's even still there) things would be much worse. He wouldn't be worse than cassel et al, but I don't think he gets you several more wins on his own.

That is true. Harbaugh was smart; saw Smith's strengths and weaknesses and built a system around that. DIdn't try to force a square peg into a round hole.

[PeterGibbons316]

.... damn. This really sucks: http://abcnews.go.com/US/teenage-boy...3#.ULOyxeSgbzg

I can't imagine what the daughter must feel like

And the ****ing dog made it after all that. That's really awful.

[chazzy1864]

http://jalopnik.com/5963038/after-ei...life-in-prison

Dayum. Really? Eight DUIs? I can't say I'm against the prison sentence.

[Farley1324]

http://jalopnik.com/5963038/after-ei...life-in-prison

Dayum. Really? Eight DUIs? I can't say I'm against the prison sentence.

If I were in charge DUI would be a felony with a mandatory prison sentence on the first offense. (there would perhaps be a BAC threshold where the offense became aggravated if it was your first, but would automatically be aggravated for the second offense)

I would have given him a life sentence long before the 8th offense.

Also... .446? Are you fukking kidding me?

[adamdavidson47]

http://jalopnik.com/5963038/after-ei...life-in-prison

Dayum. Really? Eight DUIs? I can't say I'm against the prison sentence.

BA of .446. Holy sheet mang.

[kvk1]

If I were in charge DUI would be a felony with a mandatory prison sentence on the first offense

Good night sweet Chazz.

[chazzy1864]

If I were in charge DUI would be a felony with a mandatory prison sentence on the first offense. (there would perhaps be a BAC threshold where the offense became aggravated if it was your first, but would automatically be aggravated for the second offense)

I would have given him a life sentence long before the 8th offense.

Also... .446? Are you fukking kidding me?

Felony for a first offense is pretty damn steep, IMO.

But repeat incidents......


edit: Kvk'd.

[PeterGibbons316]

Does that mean that 44.6% of his blood was alcohol? Isn't that stronger than an 80 proof liquor? How do you even do that?

[Orlando1234977]

Chiefs would be at least .500 this season if they had Smith at the helm over Cassel/Quinn.

Giving up 27.4 pts per game? You're nuts.

[ThickAsABrick]

Does that mean that 44.6% of his blood was alcohol? Isn't that stronger than an 80 proof liquor? How do you even do that?

We'll need an expert witness for this one.

The people call Ass2Mouthly, your honor.

[chazzy1864]

Does that mean that 44.6% of his blood was alcohol? Isn't that stronger than an 80 proof liquor? How do you even do that?

lol no. But it is a crazy amount.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_alcohol_content

Blood alcohol content is usually expressed as a percentage of alcohol (generally in the sense of ethanol) in the blood. For instance, a BAC of 0.10 means that 0.10% (one tenth of one percent) of a person's blood, by volume (usually, but in some countries by mass), is alcohol.

.08 is generally the legal limit.

[chazzy1864]

Giving up 27.4 pts per game? You're nuts.

How many of those points came off of QB turnovers?


Their defense is extremely underrated and would be far better if they had a competent offense to keep them off the field.

[ThickAsABrick]

We'll need an expert witness for this one.

The people call Ass2Mouthly, your honor.

We'll recess until he emerges from his drunken stupor.

[Final_Rep]

Giving up 27.4 pts per game? You're nuts.

How much of that was on offensive turnovers that could've been reduced had a better QB been there?

Simple numbers don't tell the whole story.

Edit: ^^ Chazz'd

[ThickAsABrick]

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[Final_Rep]

Alex Smith: the key to the Chiefs defense

lolmaolol

Chiefs interceptions during 2012: 16
Opponents: 7

Chiefs fumbles during 2012 (by their QBs): 5

That's potentially 21 turnovers during the season that could've been reduced drastically.

[chazzy1864]

16 Interceptions thrown and 7 fumbles lost (10 total) by the Chiefs' passing staff this season.

[mjw8204]

When your choices are Matt Cassel and Brady Quinn, just about anyone sounds good. I'm just not very confident about the QB class in this year's draft, and the Chiefs may feel pressured to take a top prospect if they get the first pick.

[adamdavidson47]

Holy fuuck. According to wikipedia:

In South Africa, a man driving a Mercedes-Benz Vito van containing 15 sheep, allegedly stolen from nearby farms, was arrested on December 22, 2010, near Queenstown in Eastern Cape. His blood had an alcohol content of 1.6 g/100 ml. Also in the vehicle were five boys and a woman who were also arrested.[53]

[Farley1324]

Felony for a first offense is pretty damn steep, IMO.

But repeat incidents......


edit: Kvk'd.

I'd probably make it a high class misdemeanor on the first offense for 0.08-0.10, a low class felony on the first offense for 0.11 or higher...and a felony on the second offense even if both were 0.08.

It would also be a felony on the first offense for a BAC of 0.06 or higher if you were at-fault in an accident that caused bodily harm to another person.

40,000-50,000 or so people die in automobile accidents every year in this country. Alcohol is a huge factor in that. It's ridiculous. People choose poorly and put other people's lives on the line.

I would also get rid of gun control, legalize marijuana, and make the drinking age 18. Among other things.

[chazzy1864]

I'd probably make it a high class misdemeanor on the first offense for 0.08-0.10, a low class felony on the first offense for 0.11 or higher...and a felony on the second offense even if both were 0.08.

Goodnight sweet, Chaz.

[Orlando1234977]

How many of those points came off of QB turnovers?


Their defense is extremely underrated and would be far better if they had a competent offense to keep them off the field.

How much of that was on offensive turnovers that could've been reduced had a better QB been there?

Simple numbers don't tell the whole story.

Edit: ^^ Chazz'd

idk.. the Chiefs defense gives up an average of 6 yds per play, the only teams worse are Tampa (6.2)and New Orleans (6.5) coupled with the scoring #'s it's a clear disaster.

Alex Smith: the key to the Chiefs defense








































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Edit: TAAB'd

[Final_Rep]

idk.. the Chiefs defense gives up an average of 6 yds per play, the only teams worse are Tampa (6.2)and New Orleans (6.5) coupled with the scoring #'s it's a clear disaster.

Well Chazz wasn't saying they'd win the Superbowl with Alex Smith, just that they could be over 500. No amount of speculation is going to prove that statement but it seems at least possible.

[ThickAsABrick]

Well Chazz wasn't saying they'd win the Superbowl with Alex Smith, just that they could be over 500.

It's a ridiculous statement. Look at his pre-harbaugh stats. They're mediocre to laughable.

[mjw8204]

It's a ridiculous statement. Look at his pre-harbaugh stats. They're mediocre to laughable.

Not sure how many options this Chiefs have at this point. Unless I'm wrong about Matt Barkley or Geno Smith, their best bet is a serviceable backup from another team, and maybe take a QB later in the draft.

[VoxExMachina]

I would also get rid of gun control, legalize marijuana, and make the drinking age 18. Among other things.

I may soon secede and create my own country.

I'll keep you in mind, Senator.

[ThickAsABrick]

Not sure how many options this Chiefs have at this point. Unless I'm wrong about Matt Barkley or Geno Smith, their best bet is a serviceable backup from another team, and maybe take a QB later in the draft.

Yeah, not an enviable position to be in. Same spot the skins were in 2 yrs ago when they decided to roll with gross beckman.

[mjw8204]

Yeah, not an enviable position to be in. Same spot the skins were in 2 yrs ago when they decided to roll with gross beckman.

I can't believe that guy (Rex) is still in the NFL, even as a third stringer.

[Lencho]

I'd probably make it a high class misdemeanor on the first offense for 0.08-0.10, a low class felony on the first offense for 0.11 or higher...and a felony on the second offense even if both were 0.08.

It would also be a felony on the first offense for a BAC of 0.06 or higher if you were at-fault in an accident that caused bodily harm to another person.

40,000-50,000 or so people die in automobile accidents every year in this country. Alcohol is a huge factor in that. It's ridiculous. People choose poorly and put other people's lives on the line.

I would also get rid of gun control, legalize marijuana, and make the drinking age 18. Among other things.

I was with you all the way up to lowering the drinking age.