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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

**DaneMcCloud** · 08-06-2013, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by beach tribe

Because they play a team that was 2 and14 twice this season.

As I mentioned in another thread, they open against Baltimore and face Giants in NY, the Patriots in New England, the Texans in Texas and the Colts in Indy. They also have the Cowboys in Texas.

Anyone who looks at that and thinks 7-0 is delusional.

Fat Elvis · 08-06-2013, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Jakemall

How do the Bronco's have the easiest SOS in the NFL after losing in the play-offs?

When your divisional opponents have a combined record of 13-35 and you play each of those teams twice.....

**Mav** · 08-06-2013, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by New World Order

Your username was Alex Smith Fan, homer.

not sure what your point is. It didn't say Alex Smith HOMER.

It said fan. Yes, I am a fan of Alex Smith. Unlike the 49er Kaepernick troll/cock gobbler/Homer, I recognize Alex Smiths limitations, and liabilities. I also know that hes not the most talented qb in Chiefs camp right now, needless to say the division.

Please explain how that in any way shape or form makes me a homer.

If anything, since I started following Tyler Bray on Facebook the day he committed to Tennesee, im much more of a TYLER BRAY HOMER, than an Alex Smith homer.

Now. Back into your hole, and only come back when you come with actual information....

Okay dick lick?

**Mav** · 08-06-2013, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

As I mentioned in another thread, they open against Baltimore and face Giants in NY, the Patriots in New England, the Texans in Texas and the Colts in Indy. They also have the Cowboys in Texas.

Anyone who looks at that and thinks 7-0 is delusional.

When Baltimore smashes them in Denver, the entire world will fall apart. OH NOOOOZ HOW DID THIS HAPPEN WE HAVE WELKER!!!!

Jakemall · 08-06-2013, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat Elvis

When your divisional opponents have a combined record of 13-35 and you play each of those teams twice.....

Quote:

Originally Posted by beach tribe

Because they play a team that was 2 and14 twice this season.

Again, I get it. I understand the procedures for determining the schedule. My commentary was to point out that the system is somewhat broken.

beach tribe · 08-06-2013, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Maverick91579

not sure what your point is. It didn't say Alex Smith HOMER.

It said fan. Yes, I am a fan of Alex Smith. Unlike the 49er Kaepernick troll/cock gobbler/Homer, I recognize Alex Smiths limitations, and liabilities. I also know that hes not the most talented qb in Chiefs camp right now, needless to say the division.

Please explain how that in any way shape or form makes me a homer.

If anything, since I started following Tyler Bray on Facebook the day he committed to Tennesee, im much more of a TYLER BRAY HOMER, than an Alex Smith homer.

Now. Back into your hole, and only come back when you come with actual information....

Okay dick lick?

Keep feeding him.
Great idea.
Its a mult with no other intention than giggling while trying to piss people off.

**Mav** · 08-06-2013, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by beach tribe

Keep feeding him.
Great idea.
Its a mult with no other intention than giggling while trying to piss people off.

was not aware, thanks for the info.

**Mav** · 08-06-2013, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Jakemall

Again, I get it. I understand the procedures for determining the schedule. My commentary was to point out that the system is somewhat broken.

Lol, well the AFC is pretty much broken right now.

Saw on NFL network yesterday, they think that Houston is the Elite team in the AFC. I could see the Texans not even making the playoffs. And easily not winning their division.

They also think the Steelers are going to be a playoff team. I see them finishing last in their division. There is a lot of holes in the AFC....

beach tribe · 08-06-2013, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jakemall

Again, I get it. I understand the procedures for determining the schedule. My commentary was to point out that the system is somewhat broken.

Dude, the only reason it looks like that is because we play a 14 And 2 team twice......them.
and they play a 2 and 14 team twice.......us.
The numbers are skewed because of it
Their schedule is actually harder than ours.

**Mav** · 08-06-2013, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beach tribe

Dude, the only reason it looks like that is because we play a 14 And 2 team twice......them.
and they play a 2 and 14 team twice.......us.
The numbers are skewed because of it
Their schedule is actually harder than ours.

By far.

Jakemall · 08-06-2013, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Maverick91579

By far.

Certainly the chiefs are a tougher team than the SOS indicates...but then they get it on the other end with the Ravens who will not be the team they were last season.

**Mav** · 08-06-2013, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Jakemall

Certainly the chiefs are a tougher team than the SOS indicates...but then they get it on the other end with the Ravens who will not be the team they were last season.

The ravens are still better than the

. They can run the ball, and the Ravens are still good enough defensively, to destroy Wes Welker, which they have done for years. Especially with Webb being back......They are going to bury the Broncos behind Ray Rice and Vonta Leach......

Jakemall · 08-06-2013, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Maverick91579

The ravens are still better than the

. They can run the ball, and the Ravens are still good enough defensively, to destroy Wes Welker, which they have done for years. Especially with Webb being back......They are going to bury the Broncos behind Ray Rice and Vonta Leach......

I dunno. I wouldn't be surprised to see them make the play-offs as a wild card..or miss it altogether. I know most people don't agree with me on it...but I think their offense has just become one demensional again (I don't think Falco earn his contract without Boldin).

**Mav** · 08-06-2013, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jakemall

I dunno. I wouldn't be surprised to see them make the play-offs as a wild card..or miss it altogether. I know most people don't agree with me on it...but I think their offense has just become one demensional again (I don't think Falco earn his contract without Boldin).

I don't expect them to win their division. The bengals in just about every facet are better than them. Its all going to depend on Dalton.

The AFC north is so competitive, that a key injury here or there could really destroy any one of those teams.

I believe that the Broncos are far overrated. They are beloved because they got Wes Welker, but their defense is older, they lost dummerville, cut joe mays, and their secondary is suck city and Champ Bailey is 10000 years old. I have no idea how they are going to stop anyone. Especially if Von Miller misses the first four games, and when he comes back, you just double him, and then what do you have to worry about?

NOTHING.

Jakemall · 08-06-2013, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maverick91579

I don't expect them to win their division. The bengals in just about every facet are better than them. Its all going to depend on Dalton.

The AFC north is so competitive, that a key injury here or there could really destroy any one of those teams.

I believe that the Broncos are far overrated. They are beloved because they got Wes Welker, but their defense is older, they lost dummerville, cut joe mays, and their secondary is suck city and Champ Bailey is 10000 years old. I have no idea how they are going to stop anyone. Especially if Von Miller misses the first four games, and when he comes back, you just double him, and then what do you have to worry about?

NOTHING.

Actually, it's those first 4 games without Miller that make me think that the Chiefs have a shot at winning the division. I still can't believe they lost Dummerville.

08-05-2013, 02:59 PM
Hog's Gone Fishin Fish are scared of me Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $1740477	Alex Smiths accuracy wowing fans http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/article...a-a4b423d11a12 Alex Smith's Accuracy Sparks Chiefs Practice Posted 1 hour ago Reid Ferrin Chiefs Insider KCChiefs.com Email @KCChiefs_Reid 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
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