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Football Outsiders has now added charting QB hits to their arsenal and I was surprised to find both Darnell Dockett (tied for 5th with 8) and Antonio Smith (tied for 7th with 7) in the top 10. Smith, who hasn't recorded a sack yet this year, already has more 'hits' than he had last year.

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Smith is around the QB a lot

He’s recovered a number of fumbles this year for one thing (granted, a couple were negated from penalty/instant replay) and seems to have a hand up in the passing lanes. QB hits are in the “woulda, coulda, shoulda” catagory and aside from adding some wear and tear on the QB, don’t amount to much. Hopefully he can keep the energy up for the playoff push and get past the worn down lineman starting this week!

We all leave footprints in the sands of time, just watch out for the discarded fish hooks!

by Hawkwind on Oct 30, 2008 11:14 AM MDT reply actions  

Not only physical wear & tear

but if a qb is getting hit quick & often, it has to screw with the his head as well. Particularly in younger or less experienced qb’s. This may cause a qb to rush their attempts a little more if they have been getting constant pressure and hits.

by AJ BirdWatcher on Oct 30, 2008 12:17 PM MDT reply actions  

Too true

Bulger is prone to that.

We all leave footprints in the sands of time, just watch out for the discarded fish hooks!

by Hawkwind on Oct 30, 2008 1:05 PM MDT up reply actions  

true

Plus a QB hit can often lead to an errant throw and for a secondary with only three picks, they need all the errant throws they can get.

by cgolden on Oct 30, 2008 1:38 PM MDT up reply actions  

Or a BS tuck rule call

Oh, I guess I’m still bitter on that

by AJ BirdWatcher on Oct 30, 2008 3:10 PM MDT reply actions  

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