Is Aldon Smith Better Than Greg Townsend? NFL Stats Decide
Few NFL comparisons generate more debate than Aldon Smith vs Greg Townsend. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Aldon Smith takes 3 categories while Greg Townsend claims 2, making this one of the closer head to head comparisons at the DE position. Every statistical category matters in a matchup this tight.
Aldon Smith's Tackles of 228 compared to Greg Townsend's 52 represents a 338.5% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Greg Townsend falls 82.7% below the career average of 300 in this category while Aldon Smith exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Aldon Smith's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Pass Deflections, where Aldon Smith posts 10 against Greg Townsend's 0 — a gap of just 100%. Greg Townsend can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 3-2 tally suggests. In any debate, Pass Deflections is the statistical ammunition for the Greg Townsend 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 Aldon Smith — 3 categories to 2 — but Greg Townsend makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Greg Townsend has real statistical ammunition particularly in Pass Deflections where the gap narrows to just 100%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.
Who is better, Aldon Smith or Greg Townsend?
Aldon Smith holds the statistical edge, winning 3 of 5 categories in this career comparison. Aldon Smith's Tackles of 228 versus Greg Townsend's 52 is the most decisive factor — a 338.5% difference.
How do Aldon Smith and Greg Townsend compare in Tackles?
Aldon Smith career Tackles: 228. Greg Townsend career Tackles: 52. Aldon Smith leads by 338.5% — dramatically ahead in this key DE metric.
Who had the better overall career, Aldon Smith or Greg Townsend?
Based on career statistics, Aldon Smith edges Greg Townsend 3-2 across key categories. Aldon Smith's Tackles of 228 leads Greg Townsend's 52 by 338.5%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
