Chiefs Covitz:Alex Smith will play entire first half of Sunday’s preseason game

**Tribal Warfare** · 08-13-2014, 01:47 AM

Alex Smith will play entire first half of Sunday’s preseason game

Chiefs coach Andy Reid said starter Alex Smith would likely play the entire first half on Sunday night at Carolina, but the rest of the quarterback rotation has not been determined.

The starting offense struggled in the preseason opener against Cincinnati, going three-and-out, settling for a short field goal and Smith lost a fumble when sacked. Smith said he had a simple goal for Sunday night: Hold onto the football.

“That was the biggest play for me in my (time on the field),” Smith said. “You look at two third-and-shorts that we didn’t convert, one on the run play and the last on the pass play ... miscommunication there with the receivers. You just can’t have it.

“To me, two plays jumped out — one, the fumble, you just can’t have turnovers. The second one, that third-and-2 down there, in the red zone, if you convert, you have a good chance of walking away with a touchdown. Those are big downs, we know that. You have to execute those and it’s all kind of in the details.”

**TimBone** · 08-13-2014, 02:17 AM

I think it's a great idea as long as Bray and Murray get significant snaps. There is one QB on this roster that I do not give a **** about, his name is Chase Daniel. If Alex Smith goes down, we aren't winning shit regardless of whether Daniel or one of the two younger guys take over. Therefore, in my opinion, he should be the one cut. So, give Alex the first half of the next two preseason games to prove he's not an epic failure, and let Bray & Murray split the second half to see what they've got. And for heaven's sake, let them throw the ball while they're in the game. In the first preseason game, weren't most of Bray's snaps handoffs?

**Mav** · 08-13-2014, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Flybone McTimmerson

I think it's a great idea as long as Bray and Murray get significant snaps. There is one QB on this roster that I do not give a **** about, his name is Chase Daniel. If Alex Smith goes down, we aren't winning shit regardless of whether Daniel or one of the two younger guys take over. Therefore, in my opinion, he should be the one cut. So, give Alex the first half of the next two preseason games to prove he's not an epic failure, and let Bray & Murray split the second half to see what they've got. And for heaven's sake, let them throw the ball while they're in the game. In the first preseason game, weren't most of Bray's snaps handoffs?

All of this

TRR · 08-13-2014, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Flybone McTimmerson

I think it's a great idea as long as Bray and Murray get significant snaps. There is one QB on this roster that I do not give a **** about, his name is Chase Daniel. If Alex Smith goes down, we aren't winning shit regardless of whether Daniel or one of the two younger guys take over. Therefore, in my opinion, he should be the one cut. So, give Alex the first half of the next two preseason games to prove he's not an epic failure, and let Bray & Murray split the second half to see what they've got. And for heaven's sake, let them throw the ball while they're in the game. In the first preseason game, weren't most of Bray's snaps handoffs?

"To prove he (Smith) is not an epic failure." You do realize you're talking about a few halves in a PRESEASON game correct??

Mr. Laz · 08-13-2014, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Flybone McTimmerson

So, give Alex the first half of the next two preseason games to prove he's not an epic failure,

tard alert

**TimBone** · 08-13-2014, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

tard alert

Haha....yeah, epic failure admittedly was a reach. However, in the first preseason game he looked like the Alex Smith from the first half of 2013. Very underwhelming.

Mr. Laz · 08-13-2014, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Flybone McTimmerson

Haha....yeah, epic failure admittedly was a reach. However, in the first preseason game he looked like the Alex Smith from the first half of 2013. Very underwhelming.

epic difference between this and your last epic failure of a post

**TimBone** · 08-13-2014, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

epic difference between this and your last epic failure of a post

Hahaha...I was a few drinks deep when I made the initial post.

**Ragged Robin** · 08-13-2014, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Flybone McTimmerson

I think it's a great idea as long as Bray and Murray get significant snaps. There is one QB on this roster that I do not give a **** about, his name is Chase Daniel. If Alex Smith goes down, we aren't winning shit regardless of whether Daniel or one of the two younger guys take over. Therefore, in my opinion, he should be the one cut. So, give Alex the first half of the next two preseason games to prove he's not an epic failure, and let Bray & Murray split the second half to see what they've got. And for heaven's sake, let them throw the ball while they're in the game. In the first preseason game, weren't most of Bray's snaps handoffs?

This. Even IF they plan on keeping Daniels, it's better to find out what they have in Bray/Murray so that they can choose between the two for the third spot. No way in hell are they keeping all four (I'd rather they cut Daniels regardless but either way it's more beneficial to have Bray/Murray play more than Daniels).

temper11 · 08-13-2014, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Flybone McTimmerson

I think it's a great idea as long as Bray and Murray get significant snaps. There is one QB on this roster that I do not give a **** about, his name is Chase Daniel. If Alex Smith goes down, we aren't winning shit regardless of whether Daniel or one of the two younger guys take over. Therefore, in my opinion, he should be the one cut. So, give Alex the first half of the next two preseason games to prove he's not an epic failure, and let Bray & Murray split the second half to see what they've got. And for heaven's sake, let them throw the ball while they're in the game. In the first preseason game, weren't most of Bray's snaps handoffs?

Because the first half of the second pre-season game is a better indication than the entire season last year?

**007** · 08-13-2014, 02:59 AM

Daniel isn't going anywhere.

Mr. Laz · 08-13-2014, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Guru

Daniel isn't going anywhere.

yep

If they were planning on trading Daniel they would feature him not play him less.

**TimBone** · 08-13-2014, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Guru

Daniel isn't going anywhere.

yea, I know.

keg in kc · 08-13-2014, 04:51 AM

My first thought after the initial preseason game was that they're going to try to slip Murray through to the practice squad, and not show him at all during the preseason. And maybe, although less likely I think, try to showcase Daniel for a trade. We'll see how it plays out the next couple of weeks. If Murray's only in for the last two minutes again on Saturday, just handing the ball off, or doesn't play at all, then I'm gonna consider that in support of my little theory.

ILChief · 08-13-2014, 05:23 AM

No way Murray makes it through waivers for the PS. Either we keep all four, daniel gets cut, or Murray gets "injured" and goes to IR

08-13-2014, 01:47 AM	Topic Starter
Tribal Warfare Man of Culture Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Far Beyond Comprehension Casino cash: $-3077187	Covitz:Alex Smith will play entire first half of Sunday’s preseason game Alex Smith will play entire first half of Sunday’s preseason game Chiefs coach Andy Reid said starter Alex Smith would likely play the entire first half on Sunday night at Carolina, but the rest of the quarterback rotation has not been determined. The starting offense struggled in the preseason opener against Cincinnati, going three-and-out, settling for a short field goal and Smith lost a fumble when sacked. Smith said he had a simple goal for Sunday night: Hold onto the football. “That was the biggest play for me in my (time on the field),” Smith said. “You look at two third-and-shorts that we didn’t convert, one on the run play and the last on the pass play ... miscommunication there with the receivers. You just can’t have it. “To me, two plays jumped out — one, the fumble, you just can’t have turnovers. The second one, that third-and-2 down there, in the red zone, if you convert, you have a good chance of walking away with a touchdown. Those are big downs, we know that. You have to execute those and it’s all kind of in the details.”
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TimBone Mostly Ignored Join Date: Jul 2013 Casino cash: $8419985	I think it's a great idea as long as Bray and Murray get significant snaps. There is one QB on this roster that I do not give a **** about, his name is Chase Daniel. If Alex Smith goes down, we aren't winning shit regardless of whether Daniel or one of the two younger guys take over. Therefore, in my opinion, he should be the one cut. So, give Alex the first half of the next two preseason games to prove he's not an epic failure, and let Bray & Murray split the second half to see what they've got. And for heaven's sake, let them throw the ball while they're in the game. In the first preseason game, weren't most of Bray's snaps handoffs?
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007 Shaken. Not stirred. Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: London Casino cash: $12100126 VARSITY	Daniel isn't going anywhere. __________________ My dear girl, there are some things that just aren’t done. Such as, drinking Dom Perignon ’53 above the temperature of 38 degrees Fahrenheit. That’s just as bad as listening to the Beatles without earmuffs.
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keg in kc oxymoron Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: OP/KC/Whatever Casino cash: $9556299	My first thought after the initial preseason game was that they're going to try to slip Murray through to the practice squad, and not show him at all during the preseason. And maybe, although less likely I think, try to showcase Daniel for a trade. We'll see how it plays out the next couple of weeks. If Murray's only in for the last two minutes again on Saturday, just handing the ball off, or doesn't play at all, then I'm gonna consider that in support of my little theory.
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08-13-2014, 05:23 AM	#15
ILChief MVP Join Date: Jan 2001 Casino cash: $7764831	No way Murray makes it through waivers for the PS. Either we keep all four, daniel gets cut, or Murray gets "injured" and goes to IR
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