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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

**Mav** · 08-08-2013, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Good lord, are you broken?

uh....im not sure you had to ask this question. We all know the answer to that question.

el borracho · 08-08-2013, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Whoa, really?

I think, given the option, most people would choose Luck before A. Smith. Would you not?

Hammock Parties · 08-08-2013, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Good lord, are you broken?

Andrew Luck was the only reason the Colts made the playoffs.

Alex Smith would have crumbled on that team. No running game? Below average defense?

Come now. Logic is your friend.

**DaneMcCloud** · 08-08-2013, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by el borracho

I think, given the option, most people would choose Luck before A. Smith. Would you not?

Everyone's sarcasm meter must be broken due to inherent misery.

kcxiv · 08-08-2013, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

I think the schedule looks pretty soft. 8-8 is a given, barring catastrophic injury.

You're just not used to seeing a capable coaching staff.

lol, Its been a while. I just hope Ried still has it and isnt burnt out. We here he isnt, but his guys arent going to say he looks burned out. lol

**Mav** · 08-08-2013, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by el borracho

I think, given the option, most people would choose Luck before A. Smith. Would you not?

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Originally Posted by Alex Smith HATER

Andrew Luck was the only reason the Colts made the playoffs.

Alex Smith would have crumbled on that team. No running game? Below average defense?

Come now. Logic is your friend.

Go to bed, you are drunk......

**BossChief** · 08-08-2013, 12:19 AM

Dammitt I'm probably gonna get crucified for saying this, but I can see this team having a chance to start out 6-0.

That's a winnable stretch if I ever saw one.

Hammock Parties · 08-08-2013, 12:19 AM

With Luck, Avery is an 800-yard receiver.

With Smith, 500 or so.

Hammock Parties · 08-08-2013, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by BossChief

Dammitt I'm probably gonna get crucified for saying this, but I can see this team having a chance to start out 6-0.

You're going to be disappointed.

**Mav** · 08-08-2013, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Fruit Ninja

lol, Its been a while. I just hope Ried still has it and isnt burnt out. We here he isnt, but his guys arent going to say he looks burned out. lol

He had far too much on his plate the past three years. I know, irony that a metaphor involving a plate, and Andy Reid being too much, but alas, now that he can focus on just coaching, specifically the offense, and leave the defense not to an oline coach, the team will thrive from his experience, and teaching.

**Mav** · 08-08-2013, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex Smith HATER

With Luck, Avery is an 800-yard receiver.

With Smith, 500 or so.

That's not as much as an insult to Smith as you want people to believe. Andrew Luck didn't exactly have Jamaal Charles to hand the ball to did he?

keg in kc · 08-08-2013, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by BossChief

Avery moved up with the 1s while I was there.

Not sure if that changed after I left, but during the practice on the 4th A dy Reid said "I need another receiver" and Baldwin went to the sideline and Avery went in with the 1s the rest of practice and and Baldwin was catching passes from Daniel.

The next time the 1s were up, Baldwin started to jog out and was waved off and Avery stayed in.

Baldwin needs to wake the **** up or he is gonna be a surprise cut. Reid had McCluster in all over the place so I wouldn't be a bit surprised to see Baldwin dropping to our 4th receiver and then he will be in a battle with Wylie...who looked pretty good in his own right while I was there.

Dude better step his game up.

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.

**Mav** · 08-08-2013, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by BossChief

Dammitt I'm probably gonna get crucified for saying this, but I can see this team having a chance to start out 6-0.

That's a winnable stretch if I ever saw one.

It is, but it is also the NFL, and teams always lose a game they shouldn't. I very easy could see the Chiefs losing to the Cowboys......Shrugs. But, I could see a 4-2 start as well. I don't see an 0-2 start.....

**Mav** · 08-08-2013, 12:23 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.

Good comparison. Just doesn't seem that Baldwin wants it.

**BossChief** · 08-08-2013, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex Smith HATER

You're going to be disappointed.

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

Dallas is the only team with a franchise quarterback.

08-05-2013, 02:59 PM
Hog's Gone Fishin Fish are scared of me Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $1620477	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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