NFL
Bud
MLB player poll: Talking gay teammates, PEDs & more
Trey
NBA mock draft: Who's #1?
Mwp
Greatest and most bizarre athlete name changes
Wwe
The best and worst of WWE Monday Night Raw
166511675
What kind of QB will Johnny Manziel be in the NFL?

Patrick Willis comes to Alex Smith's defense

Found May 27, 2012 on Just Sports And Just Us: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Patrick Willis,  Alex Smith,  Cam Newton,  Jon Beason,  Peyton Manning
TEAMS: San Francisco 49ers,  Carolina Panthers
San_francisco_49ers_27ff
When San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith said that winning trumps stats in the grand scheme of things in the NFL, he cited Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton as an example of a player who puts up monster stats but the team had a losing season.

Upon hearing about what Smith said, Carolina linebacker Jon Beason stepped in Newton's defense. Now 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis is standing up for his man. Willis took to Twitter to defend Smith in this he said/he said debate about stats and winning.


“Wins are Wins I stand with My Qb Alex Smith and all my teammates. I can’t wait for the season,” Willis wrote.

All in all both have valid points. The 49ers win in spite of Smith, how do you describe their flirtation with Peyton Manning. And once the Panthers get a few more pieces around Newton (a defense) they will be a force in the NFC.


Original Story: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogsp... Verified_ybn
THE BACKYARD
BEST OF MAXIM
AROUND THE WEB
RELATED ARTICLES

Mediocre Alex Smith has got some nerve!

Via Eye On Sports with Eric Williams  |  May 28, 2012
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith has been mediocre throughout his NFL career and as close to a bust as it gets as a former No. 1 overall draft pick.Would some of my Eye On Sports NFL fans please tell me what the hell is wrong with San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith!The mostly mediocre, near draft bust, has done absolutely nothing throughout his, but suddenly felt...
WAR OF WORDS

Patrick Willis backs Alex Smith

Via Pro Football Zone  |  May 26, 2012

San Francisco linebacker Patrick Willis backed Alex Smith on Twitter after Smith was blasted by Jon Beason for taking shots at Cam Newton.

San Francisco 49ers Fantasy Football Projections

Via The Football Fan Spot  |  May 27, 2012
QB Alex Smith (San Francisco) Smith could improve on the 17 touchdowns and 3144 yards he had in 2011 as the 49ers have gotten him 3 new receivers, Mario Manningham, AJ Jenkins, and Randy Moss. However, they added another running back through the draft too so they will still be a run heavy team. I also don’t see his 5 interceptions as replicable. Projection: 3200 passing yards,...

Patrick Willis backs Alex Smith in the wins-stats debate

Via Larry Brown Sports  |  May 28, 2012
Alex Smith started a mini-firestorm when he cited Cam Newton as an example of why passing yards don’t matter too much as a stat. Newton’s teammate Jon Beason, a linebacker with the Panthers, supported his quarterback by challenging Smith’s credentials. Not to be outdone, 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis chimed in via Twitter late Friday night: Wins are Wins I stand with My...

Are the expectations surrounding WR Randy Moss for 2012 reasonable?

Via thepigskinreport.com  |  May 28, 2012
Veteran WR Randy Moss has made his return to the NFL for the 2012 season, joining the San Francisco 49ers. The Niners were sorely lacking at the wide receiver position heading into the 2012 season and have added Mario Manningham to the mix along with Randy Moss and Michael Crabtree, a player who has yet to reach his potential. The early returns are in on Moss, and the results are...

Panthers' Jon Beason Disses 49ers' Alex Smith for Cam Newton Comments

Via FootBasket  |  May 25, 2012
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith recently came off a bounce-back season last year, helping the Niners to a 13-3 record.Smith started to play like the No. 1 pick that he is when he was drafted first overall by San Fran in 2005.Although his stats aren't amazing, Smith could care less. For him, it's all just about winning.Smith told the media the other day that stats...

Patrick Willis Defends 49ers QB Alex Smith's Comments About Cam Newton

Via GridironFans.com  |  May 27, 2012
49ers quarterback Alex Smith made some comments about Cam Newton that Panthers linebacker Jon Beason didn't appreciate. "This is the honest truth: I could absolutely care less on yards per game," Smith said Wednesday, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. "I think that's a totally overblown stat. Because if you're losing games in the second half, guess...

49′ers Vernon Davis awards art scholarship to Bayview YMCA

Via Jocks and Stiletto Jill  |  May 27, 2012
Art is extremely important to 49′ers star Veron Davis. Davis recently completed a mural with kids from the Bayview YMCA and also awarded a visual arts scholarship via his foundation. The mural was commissioned through the StreetSmARTS program, a joint initiative of the San Francisco Arts Commission and the Department of Public Works. With funding for [...]

Panthers Jon Beason rips 49ers Alex Smith

Via The Sports Bank  |  May 25, 2012
The San Francisco 49ers went 13-3 last year despite their QB finishing dead last in the NFC in passing yards per game. In defending his game managerial type statistics in a recent interview, Niners quarterback Alex Smith slammed Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton‘s statistics. Newton’s teammate Jon Beason, returned fire on Twitter yesterday. But first, here’s what the...

Schedule Seven Points: Week 1 vs. the 49ers

Via gnb.scout.com  |  May 28, 2012
We take a look at what's going on in San Francisco, leading off with Packers-killer Randy Moss' attempt to resurrect his career. That and more as we put a Packers spin on this year's season-opening showdown.

Panthers LB Jon Beason Cracks Back At 49ers QB Alex Smith For Cam Newton Comment

Via GridironFans.com  |  May 25, 2012
49ers quarterback Alex Smith made some comments about Cam Newton that Panthers linebacker Jon Beason didn't appreciate. "This is the honest truth: I could absolutely care less on yards per game," Smith said Wednesday, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. "I think that's a totally overblown stat. Because if you're losing games in the second half, guess...

NFL Predictions - NFC Playoffs

Via Football Extra Points  |  May 26, 2012
Now that I've looked at every teams records, let's see what happens when we get to the playoffs. Here is a look at the NFC Playoff Picture: Playoff Teams - San Fran 13 Wins Philadelphia 12 Wins Packers 10 Wins Atlanta 10 Wins Wildcard Teams - Detroit and Chicago Wildcard Round - Detroit @ Atlanta - Detroit has enough pass defense to stop the Falcons...
THE NFL HOT 40
1
Aaron Hernandez
Report: Pats’ Hernandez not ruled out as a suspect
2
Rob Gronkowski
Report: Rob Gronkowski To Begin Preseason On PUP List
3
Tim Tebow
The Jets will Spend more for Tim Tebow this Year than the Pats would over the next 2 Seasons
4
Steve Gleason
Atlanta radio station makes fun of Steve Gleason
5
Robert Kraft
Robert Kraft and Girlfriend Hung with Jay Z and Beyonce
6
Cam Newton
The Revolution Will Be Televised: How Cam Newton Changed the Game
7
Desmond Bishop
Oakland Raiders Interested in Former Packers LB Desmond Bishop?
8
Aaron Rodgers
Is There Another Contract in Aaron Rodgers Future?
9
Darrelle Revis
Darrelle Revis paid $50,000 for number 24 jersey
10
Victor Cruz
Giants, WR Victor Cruz Differ On Compensation
11
Tony Romo
Tony Romo Meets His Fanbase
12
Justin Smith
49ers sign Justin Smith to a two-year extension
13
Tom Brady
********-newengland-patriots: Tom Brady & his father in...
14
Rex Ryan
Rex Ryan lookalike catches foul ball while holding a hot dog
15
Chad Ochocinco
Chad Johnson Claims His Expenses Outpace His Income By $45,000 A Month
16
Larry Fitzgerald
2013 NFL Fantasy Football: Look for Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald to rebound
17
Barkevious Mingo
Mingo: Browns defense could be the best in NFL
18
Hakeem Nicks
Hakeem Nicks still claims skipping OTA’s didn’t have to do with his contract
19
Kellen Winslow
Kellen Winslow Contract Details
20
E.J. Manuel
Buffalo Bills sign EJ Manuel, cut Tavares Jackson
21
Bruce Arians
Arians: Gay player's biggest hurdle would be fans, not teammates
22
Kerry Rhodes
Docu-Style Video Of Kerry Rhodes & His Alleged Lover
23
Geno Smith
Fantasy Football Rookie Report: Jets QB Geno Smith
24
Willis McGahee
Denver Broncos cut McGahee; who will fill the position?
25
DeSean Jackson
A mother on “The Making of a Father’s Dream”: DeSean Jackson’s mom discusses her impressions of the film and what it shows us about her superstar son
26
Bill Belichick
Bill Belichick logic
27
Brian Orakpo
Washington Redskins Have Not Discussed a Long-Term Contract with Brian Orakpo
28
Robert Griffin III
Washington Redskins Fans Should Be Glad Robert Griffin III Isn't a Party Animal
29
Mark Barron
Mark Barron never an elite NFL player?
30
Donald Driver
Donald Driver open to Packers return.
31
J.D. Walton
Broncos center J.D. Walton will likely miss the entire 2013 season
32
Vonta Leach
Vonta Leach will sign with a team within the next two weeks
33
Vernon Davis
Vernon Davis To Play More Wide Receiver For 49ers
34
Terrell Owens
Humbling Experience for Terrell Owens
35
Colin Kaepernick
Colin Kaepernick Covers ESPN Fantasy Magazine
36
Reggie Bush
Reggie Bush Has Another Successful Football Camp
37
Michael Adams
Buccaneers Sign CB Michael Adams
38
Adam Schefter
39
Jim Harbaugh
Jim Harbaugh is a Man’s Man
40
Tarvaris Jackson
Seahawks Sign QB Tarvaris Jackson
Today's Best Stuff
For Bloggers

Join the Yardbarker Network for more promotion, traffic, and money.
Company Info
Help
What is Yardbarker?

Yardbarker is the largest network of sports blogs and pro athlete blogs on the web. This site is the hub of the Yardbarker Network, where our editors and algorithms curate the best sports content from our network and beyond.