Alex Smith was tired and frustrated as he stepped to a podium inside Lambeau Field on Monday night. He answered all questions thoughtfully and professionally, but the subtle bags under his eyes and the occasional sighs before his answers betrayed him.
The Chiefs had just taken a 38-28 beating from the Green Bay Packers, a score that was not quite indicative of the Packers’ dominance. Smith, sacked seven times, not only felt the brunt of the punishment but shared the brunt of the blame, along with Chiefs coach Andy Reid.
“You can’t ignore everything, you can’t live in a hole — it’s impossible these days,” Smith said, when asked if he heard the criticism.