Calling a quarterback a "game manager" is often taken as a dig. However, defensive tackle gave us our umpteenth le son that context is paramount. You'll https://www.athleticsjersey.com/spencer-rattler-jersey remember that the have two quarterbacks who turn the ball over like they get paid by the blunder. So after studying in advance of Sunday's tu sle at Arrowhead Stadium, Richardson offered this a se sment of the ' quarterback: "Game manager," Richardson said, . "Doesn't make mistakes. Protects the ball and lets his defense work for him. Manages the game. He's got a great running back (). He's just doing what he's supposed to do. Nine touchdowns to his tight ends, none to his wide receivers? Yeah, he's managing the game pretty well." The "game manager" label has been one pinned to Smith's jersey since he was in San Francisco. In K.C. he doesn't have the weapons to stretch the field -- nor generally a desire to do so -- as he's averaging just 5.6 yards per pa s attempt, the lowest in the NFL. Last week he averaged 2.0 yards through the air per attempt, with his deepest pa s being 12 yards (completed). Smith might not uncork the long ball often, but at least he's not throwing a bevy of picks trying to get deep -- , on the other hand threw three pa ses of 15-plus yards last week, all were intercepted. might not have the wow factor, but he's been extremely solid this season -- especially behind a mediocre offensive line -- and made plays to win his team games. Right now, the would do just about anything for anything close to a game manager like .The latest Around The NFL Podcast at the midway point and previews -. Find more Around The NFL content on . https://www.athleticsjersey.com/donell-harris-jr-jersey

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