San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith Says He Will Outscore Drew Brees

I’m a Saints fan, and if you ask ANYONE who knows me they can confirm that statement. Win or lose, I love my team. I’m very confident about my team, but one thing I don’t do, is guarantee that my team will win football games. As a matter of fact, I never guarantee that ANY NFL team will ever beat another NFL team. In this league, the phrase of “any given Sunday” is cliche for a reason.

It’s hard to guarantee anything in this league until the final seconds tick off the game clock, which is why I want to know what Alex Smith is smoking. The San Francisco QB will be playing in his first playoff game as the 13-3 San Francisco 49ers host the 14-3 New Orleans Saints in the divisional-round of the NFL Playoffs. When asked by reporters if he thought he could out-throw New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees, Alex Smith gave a response that raised quite a few eyebrows.

I have no idea,” he said. “I don’t care. I really don’t care. I’m looking to outscore him. He can throw for how many yards he wants to.

[via OffTheBench]

For what it’s worth, not only is Alex Smith playing in his first playoff game, he is also the only QB left in the NFC Playoffs that doesn’t have a Super Bowl ring. His Niners squad has had one heck of a regular season and I’ll be the first person to give credit where it’s due (even if the majority of that credit goes to the 49ers stifling defense) … But, does Alex Smith really want to make Drew Brees mad?

Will Alex Smith outscore Drew Brees this weekend?

Remember, I told you I don’t make guarantees in this league. Just don’t be surprised if Drew hangs 60 on the Niners.