[Senator Clay Davis]

I'd like to point out that outside of Dwayne Bowe, Alex Smith has really poor pass catching weapons. I mean his second and third best receivers are running backs (Charles and McCluster). And maybe his pure numbers don't blow you away (2,900 yards, 18TD, 6INT), but some of the guys who are having "better" statistical seasons include Matt Ryan (3,600 yards, 21/13) Carson Palmer (3,400 yards, 20/17), Ryan Tannehill (3,300 yards, 20/14) and RGIII (3,200 yards, 16/12). Would anyone actually say those guys are playing better than Smith?

Likewise his numbers are slightly better (or at least similar) to Russell Wilson (2,800 yards, 23/7), but before the Seahawks loss last week Russell Wilson was mentioned as maybe the only guy (along with Nick Foles) who could beat Peyton for MVP. I think as Joe Flacco showed great QBs or perceived great QBs are not necessary to win the Super Bowl, smart QB play (and luck) can just as easily win when the team surrounding is very good. I look at the Bucs and think if they had Alex Smith all year and that kind of consistent play, they'd probably be in the playoff hunt right now.