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Originally Posted by Sandy Cheeks
One thing I don't get. To a fault, Alex had been well versed in running to the sideline after evading pressure, and chucking the ball out of bounds. Live another day, piss off the fans for not trying to keep eyes downfield and zip it to some mythical target working back towards him.
Now, he's bothering to pick up a couple of yards, and sliding late inviting hits.
For such a smart guy, doesn't seem so smart, at times.
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Smith's mobility has declined this year. He's now a guy that can buy time in the pocket and maybe convert a 3rd down if things align right for him. He's not a guy that should be running a read option anymore, IMO.
He's not a statue but I think it's hard to say that he's the same guy who's legs were an obvious asset last season. It may be because teams are paying more attention to the threat his legs presented last year or it may just be age. In either event, they need to stop exposing him quite as much.
And yes, he needs to get smarter about sliding late. I think he has beef on 2 plays over the last 2 weeks but the other hits were kinda his fault.