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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

keg in kc · 08-08-2013, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by BossChief

Possibly. Start to look at it gMe by game, though.

Dallas is the only team with a franchise quarterback.

And even that's arguable, at best.

ChiefsCountry · 08-08-2013, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by BossChief

Possibly. Start to look at it gMe by game, though.

Dallas is the only team with a franchise quarterback.

Umm Eli Manning comes to Arrowhead Week 4.

**Mav** · 08-08-2013, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

Umm Eli Manning comes to Arrowhead Week 4.

At least Alex Smith wont have to worry about getting beat down by Matt Barkley. Whew, chip really rescued him.

**DaneMcCloud** · 08-08-2013, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

Umm Eli Manning comes to Arrowhead Week 4.

He meant the only non-rapper Franchise QB

ChiefsCountry · 08-08-2013, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Maverick91579

At least Alex Smith wont have to worry about getting beat down by Matt Barkley. Whew, chip really rescued him.

Hey **** face go kill yourself.

**Mav** · 08-08-2013, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

Hey **** face go kill yourself.

lol, hahahahahahahaha

seeing you get this mad over some scrub ass 3rd string qb is hilarious.....

make me laugh more....Show me your GRRRRRR face chump......

ChiefsCountry · 08-08-2013, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Maverick91579

lol, hahahahahahahaha

seeing you get this mad over some scrub ass 3rd string qb is hilarious.....

make me laugh more....Show me your GRRRRRR face chump......

I hope Alex Smith breaks his leg so you can cry like the bundle of sticks bitch you are.

**BossChief** · 08-08-2013, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by keg in kc

I think we need Avery's speed.

It's kind of a shame with Baldwin, you'd think he could have become the Alvin Harper to Bowe's Michael Irvin.

Wish Hemingway hadn't hurt his hand. Maybe it's the Michigan homer in me, but he was my dark horse for this season.

I've heard tons about McCluster in camp and I think it's going to end up in the regular season just like it always does, because he doesn't have either the size or the speed to do anything at this level.

Between DMC and Avery I think you have 1100-1200 yards and 7 tds together. They both get off the line quickly and get open. Alex seemed to already have a "trust factor" with both guys.

I'm happy with that 3wr set.

That's what it takes in this offense to get on the field.

Baldwin is slow off the line and is more of a straight line runner that doesn't fit and I'm not sure he offers more than Wylie TBH.

If I had to pick a surprise cut, itd be Baldwin.

**Mav** · 08-08-2013, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

I hope Alex Smith breaks his leg so you can cry like the pillowbitergot bitch you are.

**Mav** · 08-08-2013, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Rock Action

Says the obsessed fruit that wants to have Alex' baby....

With that said, I wish Alex well for you guys. I think he'll do alright.

Hi Steve, aka Joe58....Im done with the sissy war of words... Have a nice life.

**RealSNR** · 08-08-2013, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

You've officially lost your ****ing mind.

This is NOT a discussion about Super Bowl winning QB's. It's was a discussion about a back up QB that's spent four years learning from quite possibly the best QB coach and play caller in the country.

The fact that Daniel has backed up Drew Brees, who has not missed a game while in New Orleans, is absolutely NOT an indicator of Daniel's talent

Grbac was a free agent, as was Bono.

Your anger is so ****ing misplaced that it's kind of scary. If this team upsets you THIS MUCH, you should cut the cord because in reality, you have absolutely NO bearing on what this franchise does or does not do.

Good ****ing grief.

It's not a discussion about Super Bowl QBs? That's weird, because that's what I was talking about. I don't give a shit about whatever qualifiers you put into the conversation, because the way you just defined them, they seem to perfectly line up as a defense for why Daniel might not suck in the NFL. He might not, but given the way the career paths of most guys go, all signs point to him being a shitty starting QB if it ever comes down to it. And no, your "Rich Gannon happened" counterexample isn't a valid one.

Also, you were half right. Grbac was a free agent. Bono, however, was a trade.

Where in my post did I seem angry to you? I've got opinions about this team. Sorry for caring and getting interested in something I like. I should learn to be more like worthless pieces of shit like Laz and Fat Elvis. Just bitch at anybody who shows any kind of heated passion for this team and post the same tired and worthless passive aggressive tripe to make myself feel better.

**DaneMcCloud** · 08-08-2013, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by SNR

It's not a discussion about Super Bowl QBs? That's weird, because that's what I was talking about. I don't give a shit about whatever qualifiers you put into the conversation, because the way you just defined them, they seem to perfectly line up as a defense for why Daniel might not suck in the NFL. He might not, but given the way the career paths of most guys go, all signs point to him being a shitty starting QB if it ever comes down to it. And no, your "Rich Gannon happened" counterexample isn't a valid one.

Also, you were half right. Grbac was a free agent. Bono, however, was a trade.

Where in my post did I seem angry to you? I've got opinions about this team. Sorry for caring and getting interested in something I like. I should learn to be more like worthless pieces of shit like Laz and Fat Elvis. Just bitch at anybody who shows any kind of heated passion for this team and post the same tired and worthless passive aggressive tripe to make myself feel better.

The Bono thing was weird. He signed as a free agent, yet the Chiefs ended up giving the 49ers a 7th round pick later. It wasn't a straight trade and may have involved tampering.

I don't care about Chase Daniel. Either he'll be a fine backup or he won't, if he's not, he'll be cut. If he's fine, he won't. I just lean towards him being adequate. Backing up Drew Brees infers a shitload of responsibility and Sean Payton has proven to be a savvy QB guy.

Hammock Parties · 08-08-2013, 01:21 AM

Backing up Peyton Manning infers a shitload of responsibility.

**DaneMcCloud** · 08-08-2013, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex Smith HATER

Backing up Peyton Manning infers a shitload of responsibility.

2-14 had no impact in Indy.

Everyone's still employed.

Rasputin · 08-08-2013, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

2-14 had no impact in Indy.

Everyone's still employed.

They also got the best quarterback out of 2012 draft that could be the best quarterback taken in 10 years that gives them hope to win multiple Super Bowls.

Must be nice.

08-05-2013, 02:59 PM
Hog's Gone Fishin Fish are scared of me Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $1790477	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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