I went with Alex Smith because I knew everyone would vote Tannehill ha. Anyways I really like Alex Smith and think he was hugely underrated when he was with the 9er's. With a good #1 in Bowe and great running game, along with a head coach that will utilize them all to the fullest I think he will be a good pick to at least get into the top15.
Like I said Tannehill is the obvious pick but Alex Smith could surprise
I am exactly of the same mind. A lot of folks discounting Smith, which is rather shocking. Let's look at the situation in KC. Jamaal Charles, a consensus Top 5 back this year. Dwayne Bowe, a legit #1 receiver. Andy Reid, who is known for making QBs look good (i.e. AJ Feely, Mike Kafka, etc.) in the system. Some big improvements on the O-Line this year with the drafting of Fisher and Brandon Albert back for a 1-year gig to get the big money contract.
So let's look at Smith over the past two years, and yes, we all know Kaep replaced him, but Smith was having a great year and Kaep was also having a great year. The reality is that Harbaugh rode the hot hand with Kaep, and Kaep paid off. Good call by him.
2011 Smith, posted 61.3% passing accuracy with 3100+ yds, 17 TDs, and 5 INT. In 2012, he posted 1700+ yds before injury (forecasted to be 3100 yds again), 13 TDs and 5 INT. Passer ratings of 90.7 and 104.1 for the last two years. Sure, you are all saying his TDs and yds suck, but when you look at his weapons, he's only had Gore and Vernon Davis for most of his career. Now enter Andy Reid in a 63/37 pass happy system. Add to it Alex Smith's cerebral skills in making good decisions and high accuracy, and you are starting to see why I like him. Just think, a couple of screens to get Charles in the flat and suddenly Smith's numbers will explode. Will it be this year? Maybe. Next year more likely. I think the Chiefs made an excellent decision in acquiring Smith.