Comments on: Alex Smith: I don’t care how my yardage compares to Drew Brees

By: japadacktle49

japadacktle49 — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:38:06 +0000

At the end of regulation come Saturday the only thing that will matter is the scoreboard!! Aints fans are all about their numbers & records as of late, & that’s fine.. You guys are looking at what has transpired in the (past), so if we are looking to go back in time with Doc & McFly you will see that last year on Monday Night Alex Smith actually PASSED for more yards than your precious QB ! See ya’ll Saturday I will be there will you ?
CANT WAIT #Saints fans delusional ! 50-20 ? Ludicrous !
Obviously passing statistics are not going to win a game football is a team sport & the 49ers are all team !!

By: sixjak

sixjak — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 06:27:12 +0000

Predictions are foolish. If its a foregone conclusion that the Saints are going to roll the 9ers, why bother playing the game? The Saints have not been impressive on the road this year. Could they break the trend and play well on the road? Sure. Could the 9ers break their trend and drop 300+ passing yards on the Saints and get burnt by VD and Crabs. The 9ers have been solid at home this year. This game is being played at Candlestick park not the Superdome. If Drew can’t get onto the field then he can’t really do his thing. More than likely it’s going to take some time to adjust to the soggy sod and if the 9ers are chewing up the clock then it’s probably going to be a long day for NO. Did anybody think that LSU would get shut out by Bama? I didn’t. Who sez Defense doesn’t win chamionships?

By: wclark22

wclark22 — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:11:41 +0000

Albeit one game….

Tim Tebow….

Has the highest QBR in playoffs history.

Scored 3 TD’s and threw for 300+ yards in a playoff game

Beat the AFC defending champions and 6 time Super Bowl champs Pittsburgh Steelers.

So yeah, Alex Smith beating Drew Brees really isn’t that far fetched.

By: MichaelEdits

MichaelEdits — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 03:00:23 +0000

Last month I picked the 49ers not the Saints to appear in the Super Bowl. No, really, stop laughing. If I’m right, that’s certainly better than passing yardage. Either way, Smith’s got more than I do.

(No, I’m not a 49er homer. I’m a Panther homer. Yes We Cam.)

By: bjtmeyer

bjtmeyer — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:08:25 +0000

I’m sure Tim Tebow would also agree with what Alex Smith had to say.

By: kgsf

kgsf — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:46:16 +0000

Smith has averaged 196.5 yards per game this year. Does anybody know what Joe Motana’s CAREER yards per game average is??? I do it was 211.2 yards per game! This formula has worked for years!
Its sexy to throw for a boatload of yards but that doesn’t always equate to winning championships. He had to endure a season where both his number 2 (Josh Morgan) & number 3 (Braylon Edwards) receivers were her for alomst all of the year. And later his other receiving target TE (Delainei Walker) got hurt. I can’t wait to see him next year with the addition of another receiver and a full offseason. Joe Montana recently said something which I thought was telling, he said it was fun to watch the 49ers play again.

By: bobhk

bobhk — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:34:22 +0000

dvdman123 says:
Jan 11, 2012 11:51 AM
I’m not saying it will happen but if then Saints drop 40 plus Niners on Saturday and win what the Niner’s fans excuse be…..the field was too soggy for the defense or Alex Smith didn’t feel well? I just wouldn’t bet on the Niner’s shutting down the Saints defense. The Niner’s have not played as well as it did at the beginning of the season on defense.
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Actually if the field is too soggy it should favor the niners.

If the Saints win I (as a niner fan) would tip my hat to them. I like Brees. I would rather they win the superbowl if the niners can’t.
It’s nice to see them win after being perennial doormats. I remember the old NFC W days.

By: bobhk

bobhk — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:27:47 +0000

musiccitymiracle says:
Jan 11, 2012 9:12 AM
Sucks when your goal in life is to be the next Trent Dilfer.
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His life is probably a whole lot better than your. He has millions and you are probably working a job.

Besides, it won’t be a bad thing to be Dilfer. After all,
Dilfer = Brees when it comes to superbowl rings.

Regarding all this chatter about passing yards and TDs. It’s called stats inflation. Only a few years ago 3100 yards would be considered pretty good.

Brees is a phenomenal QB but 10 years ago Brady won a superbowl with 2800 yard season.

By: hebert15

hebert15 — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:25:52 +0000

good for him. he’s doing great no need to force anthing

By: eacuna05

eacuna05 — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:22:58 +0000

Whats the most important stat in football again? Oh yea, Turnovers. The Niners give the ball away the least while the Saints D creates the LEAST turnovers in the league. The Niners D creates the MOST. As a Niners fan, I’ll be looking forward to when everyone is shocked that the Saints couldn’t come up with a win.

By: dirtyjersey9er

dirtyjersey9er — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:27:16 +0000

As for the whole passing yards obsession the 49ers are 3-1 in games where the opposing QB threw for 300 yards or more. 1-0 when the opposing QB threw for 400 or more.

By: dirtyjersey9er

dirtyjersey9er — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:20:49 +0000

@ratedgap

vs Seattle and St. Louis Justin Smith was a bit hobbled and you could tell it effected the play of the front 7. Also Arizona haaaaaaates the 49ers and have too much pride(especially on D) to let them walk into their house and win. I think that is a legit excuse considering if you are discrediting the Pittsburgh win because Roethlisberger being hobbled then you should discredit Seattle and St. Louis putting up points on the 49ers because Justin Smith was hobbled.

That week off will do wonders for Smith’s knee.

By: Deb

Deb — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:59:06 +0000

I like Brees personally, and really don’t know that much about Alex Smith beyond the 49ers’ success this year. But … you go, Alex!! That was a great quote!! I’m so sick of this yardage obsession. Since the Steelers have been eliminated, I’m for whatever teams can show me some smashmouth football–defense, running, and passing to win instead of passing to pass. If I wanted to see an arena game, I’d watch … an arena game.

By: ratedgap

ratedgap — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:57:08 +0000

The niners, in their most recent games, have given up 21 points to the Cardinals, 17 to Seattle, and 27 to a Rams team on it’s 3rd QB. Their win in that stretch came against an extremely hobbled Big Ben and the Steelers. Doesn’t seem like their best defense was being played to end the season, especially considering we are talking about the #23, #24, and dead last scoring offenses in the league getting at least 17 points. I think the Saints can match, and exceed that, which will be too much for the 9ers.

By: phelbin

phelbin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:20:23 +0000

After 10 years of being awful, it’s really nice to finally read good things about the 49ers. We’re back, baby!

Having said that…I think this game presents some really interesting matchups. The Saints offense against the Niners defense. Let’s say those cancel out. The Saints defense and the Niners offense are weaker, but I’ll take the Niners in that matchup by a small margin. That leaves special teams…and both NFC all-pro kickers are 49ers. I think that gives them a real advantage.

And of course Candlestick is a true homefield advantage. The weather forecast looks pretty good, but you know they’ve been running the sprinklers all week. And even on nice days that place is really windy. Advantage – 49ers.

By: runrickyrun34

runrickyrun34 — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:07:54 +0000

At this point I don’t think Alex Smith is trying to light up the YPG statistic. He’s spent many years in a losing system and is now 13-3 with a #2 seed. I hardly doubt he’d really care about comparisons to Trent Dilfer. Dilfer won a Super Bowl no matter how people try to say he didn’t contribute. There were many very good QB’s that never won anything (i.e. – Marino). Not saying Dilfer and Marino are in the same league because they are miles apart but what’s more important? Winning a Super Bowl or gaudy numbers? Forunately for Brees, he’s done both.

I think the 49er’s have a very realistic shot at beating the Saints. The Saints are facing a stout defense that’s can stop the run without dropping everyone down in the box. The Saints need to play a better 1st quarter against SF than Detroit. SF’s D is better and can capitalize on mistakes where the Lions didn’t. Frank Gore is also better than all the running backs on the Lions roster. When you see “can anyone stop the Saints?” I just think there are a few teams that could stop the Saints…but it doesn’t mean they will.

By: lawyermalloy

lawyermalloy — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:04:13 +0000

Similar to the 2000 Ravens. Great defense, no turnovers!

By: thesportgenius

thesportgenius — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:59:06 +0000

As the Big Tuna once said, “you are what your record says you are”. Niners get the edge and homefield because of a better conference record so as of now they are the better team. Will they win this weekend? That is why they play the games. Niners are solid in all phases of the game, they don’t beat themselves. Their style is physical, tough D, ball control. They are not in the no huddle O all day trying to out point you. At 13-3 the formula seems to be working so it should be a classic match up. The game should swing on a couple big plays and turnovers.

By: dvdman123

dvdman123 — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:51:47 +0000

I’m not saying it will happen but if then Saints drop 40 plus Niners on Saturday and win what the Niner’s fans excuse be…..the field was too soggy for the defense or Alex Smith didn’t feel well? I just wouldn’t bet on the Niner’s shutting down the Saints defense. The Niner’s have not played as well as it did at the beginning of the season on defense.

By: kevpft

kevpft — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:46:29 +0000

Here’s hoping the Niners play a solid game and acquit themselves well, win or lose.

There are no guarantees for the Saints. They are far from invulnerable on the road – remember their pathetic road losses to the Bucs and Rams this season, where they only scored 20 and 21 points? They’ve played terrifically well for most of the year, but they are not immune from breakdowns in the wrong environment.

The Niners, on the other hand, have lost to better teams than the Saints have. They’ve beaten the Steelers, Lions, Giants, and Eagles this year.

Two quality teams, neither any kind of fluke. Hope we get a good game out of it.

By: boisestatewhodat

boisestatewhodat — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:41:00 +0000

I’ll be a man and answer your question Brian…I’d rather have the niner defense.

By: dcfan4life

dcfan4life — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:31:52 +0000

Alex Smith doesnt have to win the game, his running back and his defense do that. He just needs to make sure he doesnt lose the game. Drew Brees has to win the game. After Peyton Manning, Drew Brees is the most important and irreplacable player to his team.

By: ratedgap

ratedgap — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:31:15 +0000

I’d like to repeat the question from above, isn’t this the same Alex Smith all 49ers fans wanted run out of town the last few years? All of a sudden this is a new Alex Smith? Nope. They just give him way less chances to make mistakes, which is cool when you aren’t playing the #1 offense in the league. When you do face the #1 offense, as you will Saturday, you will be required to score TDs, not throw the ball into the stands on 3rd and goal from the 3 because a receiver isn’t wide open as Alex Smith has done all year. He plays to punt and kick FGs as that is what is required of him. The Saints play to score TDs and Drew is po’d when he doesn’t. Smith smiles as the FG unit trots onto the field. Different expectations I guess.

Oh, and the Smith smiling as the FG unit hits the field is a generalization of the one time I saw him do it, kinda like the generalization the 49ers fans have been making that Drew throws 3-4 balls a game “up for grabs” based on the Lions’ game. Seems fair.

By: briscocountyjr

briscocountyjr — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:28:11 +0000

Who cares that he throws for 110 yds a game, they are in the playoffs, their D is stout, and their kicker is Superbad!

By: southcakpanther

southcakpanther — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:23:46 +0000

illinininer says:
Jan 11, 2012 9:31 AM
Saints fans keep acting like Smith is the worst QB in the league. It will make it that much harder to wake up Sunday morning knowing your team lost to him.
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Most Saint fans I know just became fans of the team a few years ago, so I wouldn’t put too much stock into what they think about Alex Smith. If the Saints lose, these fans will just go to their closet and dust off their Tom Brady jersey.

By: P_Willy

P_Willy — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:22:54 +0000

The 49ers win as a complete team – that’s been their formula from the start, and a very good one at that. Week in and week out one phase or another steps up, which has parlayed itself to a 13-3 season and a bye week. People overlook that Alex has directly contributed to several 4th quarter comebacks.

There are very few teams that can continue without missing a beat if an injury were to occur. Of course, statistically speaking, Smith is nowhere near the elite qbs with regards to yardage and td’s. The great thing is, is that he doesnt have to be. If he were to miss some time, we have a system that should make the transition for a backup easier. The same can’t be said of the Saints, Colts, Lions, Giants, Pats, Cowboys etc…

By: briank1ne

briank1ne — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:13:25 +0000

smith had more passing yrds than brees last year when they played in candlestick on monday night week 2. niners lost because of turnovers and a blown snap first offensive play .

By: SOBEIT

SOBEIT — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:11:46 +0000

Another great game to watch. Old school vs. new school. Smash mouth vs. aerial attack.

2FGs & 3TDs for NO
5FGs & 2TDs for SF

Niner’s win by a foot..David Akers’ foot!

By: 49erstim

49erstim — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:08:22 +0000

I wonder if Brees wishes he didnt have to pass for over 400 yards per game to win every week. Drew Bress is a different kind of guy. He is a rare mix of talent and intelligence that not many QBs have anymore. That said… He isnt perfect. He has bad games against quality opponents on the road, dome or not. If that 49ers front can get to him without blitzing everybody then they can easily win this game. However, if they let Brees sit back there he’ll be a sharpshooter.

To compare these 2 QBs isnt fair. Alex has to learn a new system everry year and Brees has had relative stability during his tenure in New Orleans. Is Alex “capable” of putting up those types of numbers? Only time will tell, but considering how long Marino was able to hold that record even under these new “pass-happy” rules is a monument to how special 5000 yards used to be in the NFL. The only true stat that matters are SuperBowl wins. So far Brees is up 1-0.

Go get em 9ers! 31-20 San Fran on Saturday.

By: kuantan97

kuantan97 — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:07:53 +0000

Football is basically where baseball was 10-15 years ago–in the midst of an undue love for the big offensive play. In baseball it was the homerun. In football it is the touchdown. Just as the record number of homeruns got old, so will the passing records. A 45-42 pinball game is OK, but I’ll take an intense, bloody, 13-10 game anyday of the week.