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**Tribal Warfare** · 06-05-2013, 06:26 PM

Prodded by Andy Reid, Chiefs QB Alex Smith learning to be more aggressive
By ADAM TEICHER
The Kansas City Star
One of the qualities the Chiefs like in new quarterback Alex Smith is his recent history with few turnovers. Smith threw just 10 interceptions in his last 25 games for the San Francisco 49ers, a stat that looks extremely pretty in Kansas City after Chiefs quarterbacks committed 27 turnovers last season.

Smith’s low turnover rate was due at least in part by his reluctance to throw the ball down the field. He was referred to by frustrated 49ers fans as Captain Checkdown for his habit of throwing shorter patterns to receivers for shorter gains.

Smith is in the process of being reprogrammed by Andy Reid, his new coach. Reid doesn’t want to turn Smith into a turnover machine but wants him to be more aggressive, particularly during offseason practice.

“You want to get a feel for the offense now, particularly when you’re new at it (and) if there are close throws, challenge it, see what you can get away with,” Reid said. “If it ends up being an interception, OK, it’s an interception. You learn from it. These are smart guys so they learn from it and once they get into the season, they’re not experimenting with it on game day and they know what they can get away with and know what they can’t.

“It’s a new offense. I would tell any quarterback that comes in new that that’s what you need to do. I’ve told them all that. Go ahead and take your shots and see what you can get away with, within reason. But if it’s a close throw, there are going to be a few of those in the National Football League on game day so you need to know what you can get away with on each route.”

Smith and the other Chiefs quarterbacks were rewarded with several long completions in Wednesday’s practice. Smith had three such plays, including two to Jon Baldwin, while Tyler Bray and Ricky Stanzi had one apiece.

Wednesday’s barrage of big passing plays isn’t necessarily an indication the deep ball is back in the Chiefs’ offense. But since such plays have been scarce for the Chiefs in each of the past two seasons, they’re taking it as an encouraging sign.

“We’re just kind of continuing to press to see what we can do … finding out what we’re capable of,” Smith said. “You’ve got to find that out at some point. This is what the practice field is for.”

Smith was the NFL’s highest-rated passer last season before he was injured, missed a start and then replaced by Colin Kaepernick as San Francisco’s starting quarterback. Smith was completing more than 70 percent of his passes, a high rate, and had just five interceptions.

Still, he had just 30 touchdown passes in his final 25 starts for the 49ers. While that’s a good number as a ratio with his 10 interceptions, it still represents a shortage of big plays.

Smith won’t turn into a mad bomber overnight, if he ever does.

“You want to stay aggressive,” Smith said. “But in the end I’m always trying to make the right read and throw where the defense is telling me to throw. You don’t come out here and predetermine anything, like ‘Oh, I’m going to chuck it deep on this play.’ I’m constantly trying to just trust my eyes and what I’m seeing out there, trust my reads and what I’ve prepared for and then come out here and throw good balls.”

For his part, Reid might be OK with that. But for now, when an interception costs the Chiefs nothing, he would prefer Smith be more of a gambler.

“Everybody is all on board (with Smith),” Reid said. “He’s a good football player. He’s showing that (along with) good leadership. I’m asking him to do a ton of things. He’s handling it. We’ve had an interception here or there but that’s all part of this thing. You’ve got to find out about the offense and you can’t do it with your hands in your pocket. You’ve got to go out and try things and experiment. That’s what he’s doing now.

“It’s just good stuff. He’s staying aggressive with the ball, and I appreciate that.”

The final offseason practice is today. The Chiefs won’t get together again as a group until training camp begins in July at Missouri Western State University.

Smith indicated he may try to throw to some Chiefs receivers during their downtime in an effort to stay sharp.

“We’re heads and shoulder above where we were a couple of months ago,” he said. “But that’s a never-ending thing. I don’t think it’s something like, ‘We’ve got a good feel for each other so we don’t need to work anymore.’ You’re constantly working at it. This is our job, this is our craft. Every single day, it’s coming out here and pushing to get better.”

**Mav** · 06-24-2013, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex Smith HATER

Who can make all the throws...

Alex Smith can't.

And that's what separates them.

I really want to see this cant make all the throws video you have.

There isn't a throw that Alex Smith cant make. Can he make them with the Velocity of Flacco, or Kaepernick? No, but he can certainly make every throw that is necessary, especially with the Chiefs not having that true home run threat. Kinda like San Fran didn't have either. But he sure could find Vernon davis anywhere on the field, who by the way, if you didn't know, was the closest thing the 49ers had to a home run threat.

**Mav** · 06-24-2013, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by themanwithnoname

They ran the ball because of the limitations in their QB.

Or because even when Kaepernick was the qb, they ran more then they threw. Or because with Alex Smith, they had the number one rushing attack in football. Your choice.......

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Originally Posted by ChiefAshhole20

Or because of the best run blocking o-line in the league to go with a top Defense and quality RB.

Now now, there is no reason to throw facts in his face. They just get in the way of his myopic view......

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Originally Posted by unnecessary drama

Rahim Moore got Joe Flacco paid. Plain and simple.

Joe Flacco isn't elite. Will the Super Bowl 'hangover' provide the swagger he needs to take that step? We'll see.

If he turns in another typical Joe Flacco regular season he is what he is. I am putting my money on Joe Flacco being Joe Flacco. An inconsistent, middle of the pack QB.

That, and Pitta, and Boldin had the ability to go up and get anything, even with multiple defenders around him. Gonna be really interesting to see flacco without his safety net in Boldin.

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Originally Posted by Alex Smith HATER

His playoff run the year before was just as good, so it wasn't a fluke.

Alex Smith will NEVER do what Flacco did the last two postseasons.

Except, he did. He made all of the crucial plays in his playoff games that Flacco did. He did it against the saints, and against the giants, when he had to, he converted. And don't give me the third down bullshit. Not every big play happens on third down. But he was able to find Vernon davis to give the niners the win against the saints, the lead against the giants, and move the team into fg position when he had to, to get the game to over time. Joe Flacco had the guts to make the throws, but it was his teammates more than anything that helped him out.

keg in kc · 06-24-2013, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Maverick91579

There isn't a throw that Alex Smith cant make. Can he make them with the Velocity of Flacco, or Kaepernick? No

You're contradicting yourself. The fact that he doesn't have the velocity is the very reason he can't make certain throws. Without the requisite arm strength, anything he attempts long into a tight space (read: regular NFL QB window) is just a PD or INT waiting to happen. Hence he can't make those throws. He's limited.

(And don't forget that "long" does not necessarily even mean "deep".)

el borracho · 06-24-2013, 09:53 AM

Over 1900 posts in four months all on Alex Smith? Why so very interested in such a mediocre talent, now playing for a different team?

crazycoffey · 06-24-2013, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Sweet Daddy Hate

The good news is; we have an actual prospect in Bray. Maybe not the greatest prospect, and not my first choice for 2013, but a prospect nonetheless.

You mean project....

Sweet Daddy Hate · 06-24-2013, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by crazycoffey

You mean project....

A legit project. At this point in miserable Chiefs QB history, I will gladly take it.

**Mav** · 06-24-2013, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by keg in kc

You're contradicting yourself. The fact that he doesn't have the velocity is the very reason he can't make certain throws. Without the requisite arm strength, anything he attempts long into a tight space (read: regular NFL QB window) is just a PD or INT waiting to happen. Hence he can't make those throws. He's limited.

(And don't forget that "long" does not necessarily even mean "deep".)

Right. Because as we all know, that drew brees, because he doesn't have superior arm strength, cant make every throw. Uhhhh, wait, he can. So, no, I didn't contradict myself. And yes, Alex Smith, can make every throw needed on the football field. He just cant laser point it 50 yards like Kaep, or Flacco. His would have more loft, and he would have to throw it sooner. That's all it means. But, he can make every throw.

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Originally Posted by el borracho

Over 1900 posts in four months all on Alex Smith? Why so very interested in such a mediocre talent, now playing for a different team?

Absolutely. Because im not in other threads, you know like the leach bishop thread where im talking about, you know, leach and bishop, or im not in the media center talking about video games, and movies. Nope, every single one of my posts, are all about Alex Smith. You got me.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 06-24-2013, 11:59 AM

In other vomit-inducing news:

Some jerkoff at Drink Bleach Report has written a lovely piece speculating that Smith will be our "Brees".

Ya' right.

**Mav** · 06-24-2013, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Sweet Daddy Hate

In other vomit-inducing news:

Some jerkoff at Drink Bleach Report has written a lovely piece speculating that Smith will be our "Brees".

Ya' right.

that would be the worst case scenario for you guys. a guy that experienced his best year as a qb, then leaving because of the franchise drafted qb taking over, and he goes on to make a football city relevant again. That would suck ass for you......

If you are wondering, the reference I just made, was Drew Brees, being replaced by Rivers, and making the Saints who were pretty much a laughing stock before Sean Payton, and Drew Brees, made them relevant again.

Now, that's not going to happen to that degree with Alex Smith, but It is an intriguing thought......

Sweet Daddy Hate · 06-24-2013, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Maverick91579

that would be the worst case scenario for you guys. a guy that experienced his best year as a qb, then leaving because of the franchise drafted qb taking over, and he goes on to make a football city relevant again. That would suck ass for you......

If you are wondering, the reference I just made, was Drew Brees, being replaced by Rivers, and making the Saints who were pretty much a laughing stock before Sean Payton, and Drew Brees, made them relevant again.

Now, that's not going to happen to that degree with Alex Smith, but It is an intriguing thought......

Stop being such a girl. If Alex Smith is Drew Brees, then I am Derrick Thomas.

**BigMeatballDave** · 06-24-2013, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Sweet Daddy Hate

A legit project. At this point in miserable Chiefs QB history, I will gladly take it.

There's no such thing as a 'legit project'.

That is why it's called a 'project'.

**Mav** · 06-24-2013, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sweet Daddy Hate

Stop being such a girl. If Alex Smith is Drew Brees, then I am Derrick Thomas.

learn how to read. Very last sentence of the comment.

Alex Smith is NOT Drew Brees, but it was an intriguing thought. Okay snookems?

**Mav** · 06-24-2013, 12:18 PM

[QUOTE=Maverick91579;9772517]that would be the worst case scenario for you guys. a guy that experienced his best year as a qb, then leaving because of the franchise drafted qb taking over, and he goes on to make a football city relevant again. That would suck ass for you......

If you are wondering, the reference I just made, was Drew Brees, being replaced by Rivers, and making the Saints who were pretty much a laughing stock before Sean Payton, and Drew Brees, made them relevant again.

Now, that's not going to happen to that degree with Alex Smith, but It is an intriguing thought......[/QUOTE]

Just so you know what im talking about. Im fully aware that Alex Smith, is not, nor ever will be DREW BREES. Okay?

Sweet Daddy Hate · 06-24-2013, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TrueFanDave

There's no such thing as a 'legit project'.

That is why it's called a 'project'.

Damn you are a reerun, Dave.

**BigMeatballDave** · 06-24-2013, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sweet Daddy Hate

Damn you are a reerun, Dave.

Pot, meet kettle.

06-05-2013, 06:26 PM
Tribal Warfare The Boom Boom Room Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Far Beyond Comprehension Casino cash: $792813	Teicher:Prodded by Andy Reid, Chiefs QB Alex Smith learning to be more aggressive Prodded by Andy Reid, Chiefs QB Alex Smith learning to be more aggressive By ADAM TEICHER The Kansas City Star One of the qualities the Chiefs like in new quarterback Alex Smith is his recent history with few turnovers. Smith threw just 10 interceptions in his last 25 games for the San Francisco 49ers, a stat that looks extremely pretty in Kansas City after Chiefs quarterbacks committed 27 turnovers last season. Smith’s low turnover rate was due at least in part by his reluctance to throw the ball down the field. He was referred to by frustrated 49ers fans as Captain Checkdown for his habit of throwing shorter patterns to receivers for shorter gains. Smith is in the process of being reprogrammed by Andy Reid, his new coach. Reid doesn’t want to turn Smith into a turnover machine but wants him to be more aggressive, particularly during offseason practice. “You want to get a feel for the offense now, particularly when you’re new at it (and) if there are close throws, challenge it, see what you can get away with,” Reid said. “If it ends up being an interception, OK, it’s an interception. You learn from it. These are smart guys so they learn from it and once they get into the season, they’re not experimenting with it on game day and they know what they can get away with and know what they can’t. “It’s a new offense. I would tell any quarterback that comes in new that that’s what you need to do. I’ve told them all that. Go ahead and take your shots and see what you can get away with, within reason. But if it’s a close throw, there are going to be a few of those in the National Football League on game day so you need to know what you can get away with on each route.” Smith and the other Chiefs quarterbacks were rewarded with several long completions in Wednesday’s practice. Smith had three such plays, including two to Jon Baldwin, while Tyler Bray and Ricky Stanzi had one apiece. Wednesday’s barrage of big passing plays isn’t necessarily an indication the deep ball is back in the Chiefs’ offense. But since such plays have been scarce for the Chiefs in each of the past two seasons, they’re taking it as an encouraging sign. “We’re just kind of continuing to press to see what we can do … finding out what we’re capable of,” Smith said. “You’ve got to find that out at some point. This is what the practice field is for.” Smith was the NFL’s highest-rated passer last season before he was injured, missed a start and then replaced by Colin Kaepernick as San Francisco’s starting quarterback. Smith was completing more than 70 percent of his passes, a high rate, and had just five interceptions. Still, he had just 30 touchdown passes in his final 25 starts for the 49ers. While that’s a good number as a ratio with his 10 interceptions, it still represents a shortage of big plays. Smith won’t turn into a mad bomber overnight, if he ever does. “You want to stay aggressive,” Smith said. “But in the end I’m always trying to make the right read and throw where the defense is telling me to throw. You don’t come out here and predetermine anything, like ‘Oh, I’m going to chuck it deep on this play.’ I’m constantly trying to just trust my eyes and what I’m seeing out there, trust my reads and what I’ve prepared for and then come out here and throw good balls.” For his part, Reid might be OK with that. But for now, when an interception costs the Chiefs nothing, he would prefer Smith be more of a gambler. “Everybody is all on board (with Smith),” Reid said. “He’s a good football player. He’s showing that (along with) good leadership. I’m asking him to do a ton of things. He’s handling it. We’ve had an interception here or there but that’s all part of this thing. You’ve got to find out about the offense and you can’t do it with your hands in your pocket. You’ve got to go out and try things and experiment. That’s what he’s doing now. “It’s just good stuff. He’s staying aggressive with the ball, and I appreciate that.” The final offseason practice is today. The Chiefs won’t get together again as a group until training camp begins in July at Missouri Western State University. Smith indicated he may try to throw to some Chiefs receivers during their downtime in an effort to stay sharp. “We’re heads and shoulder above where we were a couple of months ago,” he said. “But that’s a never-ending thing. I don’t think it’s something like, ‘We’ve got a good feel for each other so we don’t need to work anymore.’ You’re constantly working at it. This is our job, this is our craft. Every single day, it’s coming out here and pushing to get better.”
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Mav XBOX GT MAVS ACE Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Wisconsin Casino cash: $10019303	[QUOTE=Maverick91579;9772517]that would be the worst case scenario for you guys. a guy that experienced his best year as a qb, then leaving because of the franchise drafted qb taking over, and he goes on to make a football city relevant again. That would suck ass for you...... If you are wondering, the reference I just made, was Drew Brees, being replaced by Rivers, and making the Saints who were pretty much a laughing stock before Sean Payton, and Drew Brees, made them relevant again. Now, that's not going to happen to that degree with Alex Smith, but It is an intriguing thought......[/QUOTE] Just so you know what im talking about. Im fully aware that Alex Smith, is not, nor ever will be DREW BREES. Okay? __________________ Resident Browns fan I’m not here to argue about Alex Smith. Fastest Ignore user on CP
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