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Hog's Gone Fishin · 08-05-2013, 02:59 PM

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Alex Smith's Accuracy Sparks Chiefs Practice
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aaKansas City Chiefs QB Alex Smith wowed the crowd with pinpoint throws

Kansas City Chiefs QB Alex Smith didn't care that the skies were again overcast during practice on Monday; likely because his accurate throws would've outshined the sun, had it made an appearance.

Smith was on-point, nearly perfect, unofficially completing 17 of 20 passes for three TDs during the roughly two-and-a-half hour practice.

"It’s a reflection of the group,” Smith said. “O-line was great today; it starts with them. They did a good job communicating, especially in the blitz period, third down, everybody was on the same page and then there were guys making plays outside. We got off to a good start but really, I think the spark came from the guys up-front."

Among the many pass-catchers Smith connected with on Monday, Chiefs TE Anthony Fasano continues to play at a very-high level. Smith threw to Fasano three-straight times, late in practice, including one TD.

"He's such a dependable guy, so reliable," Smith said of Fasano. "He has such a great knowledge of the game, a great feel for it, defenses and how they’re playing him and he uses his body so well. He continues to make tough catches. He’s what you’re looking for in a TE, that reliable guy that continues to be open, time after time."

Another of Smith's targets was Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe, whose best catch on Monday was a one-handed grab in 7-on-7s.

"That’s just him making me look good," Smith said. "There’s not much to it. I threw it up there and let him do the rest."

Bowe described the play from a different perspective.

"No, man," Bowe said of Smith's pass. "He put the ball right on the outside; he saw the inside leverage, and our job is to catch the ball; it happened to be a one-handed catch, but it was a great pass by Alex."

Bowe also shared how he's feeling just days away from the team's first preseason game of the year.

"I’m feeling good,” Bowe said. "We’re going against the best every day at practice, so when we get to the games, we will be ready."

Following Smith, Chiefs QB Chase Daniel stepped in Monday and continues to move the ball effectively, highlighted by his completion to a determined Chiefs TE Tony Moeaki on a third-down play in the red zone.

"Chase did a great job of getting the ball out quick," Moeaki said. "I was just trying to get the ball vertical and it was a third-down play, so getting the first down in the red zone, that’s huge. We as a TE group feel that’s where our number should be called; we’re just trying to help the team score."

Later in 11-on-11s, Chiefs QB Ricky Stanzi closed out the drill with a beauty of a throw for a TD to Chiefs rookie WR Frankie Hammond Jr.

"It was a great throw by Ricky,” Hammond Jr. said. "I kind of pinned the guy inside and he just made a great throw and I went up and got it."

Like the other Chiefs rookies, Hammond Jr. is ready and waiting for his opportunity to shine on Friday night.

"Definitely,” Hammond Jr said. "It’s just ‘lay it out all on the table’; you’ll only get so many opportunities in these preseason games, so when we get out there, we have to make the most of them and go out there and play hard."

The team played hard yet again today, which caught the eye of Chiefs head coach Andy Reid.

"Good work today," coach Reid said.

"This is our fifth day in a row of full contact and going. This is our longest stretch; we’ll have another day tomorrow. So, the guys pushed through a big red zone day today, big 3RD-and-long day today. I thought they traded back and forth, challenging each other and working hard.”

Part of the hard work paid off for the defense in 11-on-11s, when Chiefs DB Otha Foster III was in the right place at the right time for his pick-six INT.

"I was playing free," Foster III said. "The guy dragged across and the QB threw it to him, bounced off his shoulder and landed in my hands. We were going full contact, all the way, tackling to the ground and that’s why I ran it all the way back."

Foster hopes to carry the defensive momentum with him into Friday's road game against the Saints.

"I feel good about that because it’s close to my hometown in Louisiana," he said. "I’m going to have a lot of family there and they love the Saints, except when I’m playing; they’ll be on my side (on) Friday.”

The Chiefs return to the practice field tomorrow, before a day off on Wednesday, travel day to New Orleans on Thursday and then, the real fun begins Friday night at 7:00 PM CDT, from the Mercedes-Benz

Hammock Parties · 08-07-2013, 11:17 PM

10-6 is our floor, everyone! Prepare for a BADASS RIDE! Just like last year!

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

This is, by far, THE best Chiefs team since you began posting on the 'Planet, yet you're Mr. ****ing Negative Dickwad in every thread.

Lighten up and enjoy what could be a badass ride.

**BossChief** · 08-07-2013, 11:18 PM

Dane complaining about others constant negativity is just strange and surreal, isn't it?

I mean, Dane used to consistently drop nucleur bombs on the Hunts and most of the dealings with the team.

I bet if we pulled up all of his posts about the Cassel trade and simply inserted "Alex Smith" in place of "Matt Cassel" in those posts, it would be a little eerie. The same arguments and counterpoints happened in both discussions.

Doing the same with Fisher over Jackson might work, too.

It's just strange as hell to see the guy this way, is all.

Not saying it's a good thing or bad thing.

It's just...different.

**DaneMcCloud** · 08-07-2013, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BossChief

Dane complaining about others constant negativity is just strange and surreal, isn't it?

I mean, Dane used to consistently drop nucleur bombs on the Hunts and most of the dealings with the team.

I bet if we pulled up all of his posts about the Cassel trade and simply inserted "Alex Smith" in place of "Matt Cassel" in those posts, it would be a little eerie. The same arguments and counterpoints happened in both discussions.

Doing the same with Fisher over Jackson might work, too.

It's just strange as hell to see the guy this way, is all.

Not saying it's a good thing or bad thing.

It's just...different.

That's because you've only been around for 4 years, while I've been around 13 years.

I wasn't negative until Scott Pioli was hired. I hated nearly every move the man made and was supremely happy to see him fired.

The Chiefs have a clean slate IMO and until I actually see the product on the field sucking ass, I'll reserve judgment.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 08-07-2013, 11:30 PM

I'm not saying we can't win. I'm saying that history is NOT on our side.

**DaneMcCloud** · 08-07-2013, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex Smith HATER

10-6 is our floor, everyone! Prepare for a BADASS RIDE! Just like last year!

To which Sorter followed up with this:

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Originally Posted by Sorter

Personally, I have to agree with both. No chance Cassel becomes Trent Green 2.0 IMO. However, this team doesn't need Trent to be 10-6 or better this year. This is as complete as a roster as I have seen in a few years. Clay is just staying pessimistic because of his bet. I guarantee that if this team performs well in the playoffs or manages to win there, Clay will be going nuts.

Ulterior motives, Claynus. Ulterior motives.

Hammock Parties · 08-07-2013, 11:32 PM

Nope. I genuinely thought that team was shit, and that sentiment was expressed well before that bet was made.

It was expressed as soon as we hired Romeo.

This team isn't "shit" but they certainly aren't going to the playoffs, not with Alex Smith at QB.

**DaneMcCloud** · 08-07-2013, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex Smith HATER

This team isn't "shit" but they certainly aren't going to the playoffs, not with Alex Smith at QB.

Bookmarked for later use

**BossChief** · 08-07-2013, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by keg in kc

I think your disconnect is associating anyone with Wendler. I think most of us understand what he is and give him as much credence as he deserves.

When I said flailing, I was imagining you as an angry little top spinning around shooting off sparks.

Which probably doesn't make any sense, now that I've described it. But it was a funny image.

Anyway, a lot of us labeled as "negative" think this is probably a .500 team. Which would be drastic improvement from 2012. Thinking there are a few holes, or not necessarily agreeing with everything that goes on is not the same thing as hating everything or thinking that everything is shit.

Speaking just for me, I would actually say I'm cautiously optimistic. I just think literally everything would have to go their way for them to be, say, a playoff team. Which is possible. But I ain't counting on it.

Well said.

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Originally Posted by Alex Smith HATER

Nope. I genuinely thought that team was shit, and that sentiment was expressed well before that bet was made.

It was expressed as soon as we hired Romeo.

This team isn't "shit" but they certainly aren't going to the playoffs, not with Alex Smith at QB.

If we had re-signed Kyle Orton, you would have looked at last years team as a 7-8 win team. I don't want to dig, but I'm pretty sure you held that opinion.

Well, I can DEFINITIVELY say that Alex Smith is gonna be better than Kyle Orton would have ever been for us.

He definitely moved me from "pessimistic" to "cautiously optimistic" from watching him with my own two eyes at camp meshing with our receivers.

I don't think he is gonna be the liability I did a month ago.

If he can deal with a live pass rush and push the ball down the field like he did in camp, he will be solid.

Our receivers are gonna get a lot of YAC

kcxiv · 08-07-2013, 11:51 PM

6 wins tops! Unless something completely out of the blue happens which is doubtful. I dont see .500 or a play off birth.

**DaneMcCloud** · 08-07-2013, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Fruit Ninja

6 wins tops! Unless something completely out of the blue happens which is doubtful. I dont see .500 or a play off birth.

So this team is worse than the 2011 team that lost Charles, Berry, Moeaki and Haley, with Cassel, Palko and Orton at the helm?

Chiefs Pantalones · 08-07-2013, 11:56 PM

Brian Billick was on NFLTA tonight and he stated that he doesn't see how we don't make the playoffs. Too talented and upgraded the QB position. I hope.

Hammock Parties · 08-07-2013, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

So this team is worse than the 2011 team that lost Charles, Berry, Moeaki and Haley, with Cassel, Palko and Orton at the helm?

More difficult schedule by far.

2011 team played maybe the easiest schedule I've ever seen.

Also that team had Brandon Carr. We have Toasty and Crispy II.

kcxiv · 08-07-2013, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

So this team is worse than the 2011 team that lost Charles, Berry, Moeaki and Haley, with Cassel, Palko and Orton at the helm?

better, but that doesnt mean they win alot more. Football is a crazy sport, where we can play well and still lose a game. Schedule looks pretty tough. From my limited reading up on training camp, it looks like we have like 1 wide out and the rest are a serious Meh. Charles has to hold up.

All i can say is, we will see. Im not not getting my hopes up again. I have for 20 years now.

Discuss Thrower · 08-07-2013, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

So this team is worse than the 2011 team that lost Charles, Berry, Moeaki and Haley, with Cassel, Palko and Orton at the helm?

I guess the only argument against boils down to:

Carr >>> S. Smith
Paranoid Todd Haley + RAC > Reid
Orton > Alex Smith > Cassel

But I might be oversimplifying.

Hammock Parties · 08-08-2013, 12:00 AM

I'd be surprised if any of our WR are as good as Steve Breaston was that year.

He had 60+ catches and 700+ yards.

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BossChief SuperBowl or bust Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: BF Iowa Casino cash: $1494088	Dane complaining about others constant negativity is just strange and surreal, isn't it? I mean, Dane used to consistently drop nucleur bombs on the Hunts and most of the dealings with the team. I bet if we pulled up all of his posts about the Cassel trade and simply inserted "Alex Smith" in place of "Matt Cassel" in those posts, it would be a little eerie. The same arguments and counterpoints happened in both discussions. Doing the same with Fisher over Jackson might work, too. It's just strange as hell to see the guy this way, is all. Not saying it's a good thing or bad thing. It's just...different. __________________ Dreams do come true... http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showp...postcount=1407 Last edited by BossChief; 08-07-2013 at 11:23 PM..
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