Stephen A. Smith picks Chargers to lose despite outscoring Raiders
Stephen A. Smith is nice tv. The way in which he casually cascades between idioms in an excited, commanding voice is magnificent. I get jealous of his inflection simply watching him. That mentioned, he’s additionally had a collection of mind farts that may’t be missed. Whether or not it’s ranting about nonexistent ties in hockey or admitting he didn’t know something about faculty soccer in 2012, Smith’s profession has been inundated with unlucky moments revealing that he’s not really as all-knowing as he would declare.
One other a type of moments occurred this weekend. As we put together for Week 1 of the NFL season, Smith was ending up an episode of ‘First Take’ by answering some questions from host Molly Qerim. When requested which workforce from the AFC West would rating essentially the most factors this weekend, Smith exclaimed “I’m going to go together with the Chargers!”
“Why?” requested Qerim.
“Justin Herbert, Williams, Keenan Allen, interval. Ain’t no one stopping that offense,” retorted Smith.
Whereas I’m a little bit peeved that he left Austin Ekeler off his record — the person had 20 touchdowns final season — it’s laborious to argue in opposition to Smith’s hard-hitting data-heavy evaluation. I really like all of these gamers, and in opposition to a weak Raiders secondary, the Chargers are certain to have a implausible offensive efficiency.
Nonetheless, when Smith was requested later who he thought would win between the Raiders and Chargers, Smith backed the silver and black.
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In all equity to Smith, he did say he didn’t know earlier than going with the Raiders. Nonetheless, in case you haven’t picked up on the issue, it’s a little bit tough for the Raiders to beat the Chargers if the Chargers rating essentially the most factors of anybody of their division. Each groups play within the AFC West, so Smith saying he anticipated the Chargers to attain essentially the most factors within the division implies that they may rating extra factors than the Chiefs, Raiders, and Broncos. So, choosing the Raiders to win their matchup with the Chargers makes about as a lot sense because the lore surrounding the Kingdom Hearts franchise.
They’re clearly overworking Smith at ESPN although. Simply take a look at his face when he’s being requested these questions. He’s out of it. His thoughts is on one other planet. He simply wanted a break, and misplaced observe of what he’d already mentioned. I do know soccer season simply began and ESPN goes to wish Smith’s disdain for the Cowboys to drive their content material for the following 4 months, however come on, he clearly wants a visit to Aruba or Italy or one thing. Get his thoughts clear, and get him prepared. In any other case, we’d hear him defend Dallas this season, and no one needs that.
