Is Al Smith Better Than Monty Beisel? NFL Stats Decide
Few NFL comparisons generate more debate than Al Smith vs Monty Beisel. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Monty Beisel takes 3 categories while Al Smith claims 1, making this one of the closer head to head comparisons at the LB position. Every statistical category matters in a matchup this tight.
Monty Beisel's Pass Deflections of 3 compared to Al Smith's 2 represents a 50% advantage — significantly better than their counterpart in this critical category. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Monty Beisel's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Tackles, where Al Smith posts 232 against Monty Beisel's 242 — a gap of just 4.3%. Al Smith can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 3-1 tally suggests. In any debate, Tackles is the statistical ammunition for the Al Smith side.
Defensive impact in the NFL is notoriously difficult to quantify. Sacks and tackles capture individual production, but disruption, coverage grades and run-stopping ability paint the complete picture of defensive excellence.
The verdict favors Monty Beisel — 3 categories to 1 — but Al Smith makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Al Smith has real statistical ammunition particularly in Tackles where the gap narrows to just 4.3%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.
Who is better, Al Smith or Monty Beisel?
Monty Beisel holds the statistical edge, winning 3 of 4 categories in this career comparison. Monty Beisel's Pass Deflections of 3 versus Al Smith's 2 is the most decisive factor — a 50% difference.
How do Al Smith and Monty Beisel compare in Pass Deflections?
Al Smith career Pass Deflections: 2. Monty Beisel career Pass Deflections: 3. Monty Beisel leads by 50% — significantly ahead in this key LB metric.
Who had the better overall career, Al Smith or Monty Beisel?
Based on career statistics, Monty Beisel edges Al Smith 3-1 across key categories. Monty Beisel's Pass Deflections of 3 leads Al Smith's 2 by 50%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
