Chiefs As Patrick Mahomes settles in, a little discomfort is serving Chiefs’ Alex Smith well - Page 5

**Tribal Warfare** · 08-21-2017, 02:56 PM

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As Patrick Mahomes settles in, a little discomfort is serving Chiefs’ Alex Smith well

BY BLAIR KERKHOFF

During his first four years with the Chiefs, quarterback Alex Smith was the unequivocal starter. That doesn’t change as he begins his fifth season, as Andy Reid emphasized Monday.

“It’s Alex’s job,” Reid said. “That’s what it is. There’s no gray area with that.”

But the circumstances are different.

Previous backup quarterbacks in the Reid era, guys like Chase Daniel and Nick Foles, weren’t being groomed as Smith’s successor. Patrick Mahomes is, and that changes the dynamic of the position.

Mahomes, who was shifted from third to second team after the Chiefs first preseason game, is on an upward track. There is more of a push at the position, and assistant head coach Brad Childress finds nothing wrong with that.

“Alex Smith has done a great job,” Childress said during training camp in St. Joseph last week. “If you look through the past four years, it’s been fairly comfortable for him. It’s not bad getting uncomfortable. You draft a guy, you look for somebody who can push, and I think it helps everybody up their game.

“Competition only makes you better. If we can create it, we’re trying to. Healthy competition is a good thing, and I think we have great, healthy competition in that quarterback room.”

Reid thinks that’s one reason why Smith raised his game during training camp.

“There’s more competition than before by the nature of it, and as a result I think he’s come out with his best camp,” Reid said.

Smith’s performance in the Chiefs’ first two preseason games is another indication. He played one series in the opener against the 49ers and engineered a touchdown drive. His two possessions last weekend at Cincinnati produced a field goal and touchdown pass. In those two games, Smith is 12 for 15 with a passer rating of 125.3.

Mahomes has generated his own buzz with his performance — he’s 17 of 23 for 137 yards through two games, with three touchdowns and no interceptions — especially after leading the first-team offense to a touchdown at Cincinnati.

Smith has been complimentary of Mahomes, suggesting that the Texas Tech rookie was more advanced in certain areas than he was a rookie.

Smith, 33, is beginning his 13th NFL season and coming off a year when he set a career best for yards (3,502) and his 91.2 passer rating was above his career mark. He’s under contract through 2018.

Smith has always been Reid’s quarterback in Kansas City. But plans had to be made for the future.

“Unfortunately, age comes into this thing,” Reid said. “You get old in this business. At one time (Smith) was the young up-and-comer. That doesn’t mean you’re going to be replaced tomorrow.

“But this is what’s real. You’re not as young as you used to be, so you bring a guy in, and this thing keeps position. It’s life.

“He treats (Mahomes) him well, and we’re not asking him to do this. That’s not his job. We’re asking him to go wins games and be the best he can be. But they talk. There’s an open communication there that’s healthy.”

Smith said he hasn’t approached this season differently than previous ones in Kansas City or San Francisco, where he spent his first eight seasons.

“It’s no different,” Smith said “For me, it’s just kind of being myself. I’m going out there and playing and trying to take advantage of my reps and myself for the season as best I can.”

But Smith isn’t going to withhold help from Mahomes, even if he is the heir apparent.

“Certainly, I’ve been through a lot,” Smith said. “So if there’s something I can help with or see, I am not going to hesitate to vocalize.”

As a Texas Tech sophomore, Mahomes beat out the returning starter for the job. When the Chiefs made him the No. 10 overall draft selection, Mahomes and his camp were thrilled not just because he was going to a winning team, but because he’d be playing for a head coach with a reputation for developing quarterbacks, and the fact that he’d get to work alongside Smith.

Unlike the other first-round quarterbacks selected — Mitchell Trubisky of the Bears, and the Texans’ Deshaun Watson — Mahomes had the advantage of working with and observing a seasoned veteran who has won playoff games and been named to Pro Bowl teams.

What has Mahomes learned from Smith?

“Just how efficient he is,” Mahomes said. “It seems like he always has a plan. ‘If they play this defense, I’m going to go here. If they play that defense I’m going there…’ and how he can get himself out of certain situations. It’s something you learn from him every time you watch it.

“Really, it’s a great relationship. Just having him in front of me, you can’t even explain how much he teaches me on the sidelines. He’s always helping me out. And at the same time, we’re pushing each other to be better every single day.”

Sandy Vagina · 08-22-2017, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Dartgod

Who in the **** calls him Alex11?

Well, there is one other person here that has done that in the past.

someone (you?) took my post.. edited in a change from AS11 to Alex11.. for mischievous purposes.

**Dartgod** · 08-22-2017, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Sandy Cheeks

someone (you?) took my post.. edited in a change from AS11 to Alex11.. for mischievous purposes.

If true, it would say below that the post has been edited.

My post above was done mostly in fun, but I did not edit the quoted post of yours. You did call him Alex11.

Sandy Vagina · 08-22-2017, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Dartgod

If true, it would say below that the post has been edited.

My post above was done mostly in fun, but I did not edit the quoted post of yours. You did call him Alex11.

I still doubt that. Does not seem like something I ever did or would do. People took great exception to me constantly calling him AS11. Alex11 is not something that jives from me.

... but whatever. Go with it, if ya want.

**Dartgod** · 08-22-2017, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Sandy Cheeks

I still doubt that. Does not seem like something I ever did or would do. People took great exception to me constantly calling him AS11. Alex11 is not something that jives from me.

... but whatever. Go with it, if ya want.

Look at the post now, after I added a bit of relevant information.

See where it says "Last edited by Dartgod..."?

That's what happens when a mod edits a post. We can't hide that shit.

You said it, accept it.

rico · 08-22-2017, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Dartgod

Who in the **** calls him Alex11?

Well, there is one other person here that has done that in the past.

Well for ****'s sake, Sandy...this is a new low-point for you. First, you create a second life/alter-ego...the strong, tough, rugged, manly, take no prisoners, fight-starting, pot-stirring, super warrior, Alexsexual named Sandy Cheeks. And now your super masculine second life has created a second life himself...another tough, rugged Alexsexual dude with an attitude.

Oh Sandy...

Sandy Vagina · 08-22-2017, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Dartgod

You said it, accept it.

sure okay. I don't know what post context mods are capable of hiding/manipulating or not.

I am curious how you managed to find the one post out of my thousands where I used the term Alex11 though. It has to be a wildly rare thing. How did you manage that? or are there more?

**Bugeater** · 08-22-2017, 11:49 AM

There's this thing called a "search" function.

rico · 08-22-2017, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Sandy Cheeks

sure okay. I don't know what post context mods are capable of hiding/manipulating or not.

I am curious how you managed to find the one post out of my thousands where I used the term Alex11 though. It has to be a wildly rare thing. How did you manage that? or are there more?

He did it by using the "search" function. Come on, Sandy...do your homework before creating these second second lives!!!

Sandy Vagina · 08-22-2017, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by rico

He did it by using the "search" function. Come on, Sandy...do your homework before creating these second second lives!!!

What on Earth would be my motivation for such a thing? If anyone ever types in AS11 or Alex11, it must mean it is me? Like I said... when the drama isn't here... fabricate that shit!

**Dartgod** · 08-22-2017, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sandy Cheeks

What on Earth would be my motivation for such a thing? If anyone ever types in AS11 or Alex11, it must mean it is me? Like I said... when the drama isn't here... fabricate that shit!

Settle down woman.

rico · 08-22-2017, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sandy Cheeks

What on Earth would be my motivation for such a thing? If anyone ever types in AS11 or Alex11, it must mean it is me? Like I said... when the drama isn't here... fabricate that shit!

Try using the search function and you will understand, whistle-britches. When you "search" something, the name of the poster along with the posts show up... So if the term, "Alex11" is searched and the only posts that pop up are posts created by the great, masculine, ruthless Alexsexual warrior Sandy Cheeks, then it is cut and dry...you wrote the post...in all of its intended badassness.

And what would be your motivation to do it? Your very masculine and by no means creepy infatuation with Alex Smith as well as spot-on duplicating your opinion of the guy... cooper barrett's posts read exactly like a Sandy post.

cooper barrett is you, Sandy. Sorry, but you have no one fooled. To the man behind the computer who created Sandy Cheeks, PLEASE get Sandy under control...he has lost officially lost his marbles and is starting to form multiple personalities!!!! (At least this multiple personality of yours is almost exactly like himself, but STILL!!!)

Good detective work by Mr. Dartgod!!!

stevieray · 08-22-2017, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Sweet Daddy Hate

the crushing blow

no such thing.

**Ming the Merciless** · 08-22-2017, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dartgod

Who in the **** calls him Alex11?

Well, there is one other person here that has done that in the past.

oops

nice job mods

had a feeling he was a mult

Sweet Daddy Hate · 08-22-2017, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by cooper barrett

Either alex11

The Chiefs could offer him a contract for 2018 depending on if he wins the AFC or better Alex11

Negged.

Quote:

Originally Posted by New World Order

Hopefully we'll see Mahomes after the bye.

Pos-repped!

threebag · 08-22-2017, 08:18 PM

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There is more of a push at the position, and assistant head coach Brad Childress finds nothing wrong with that. “Alex Smith has done a great job,” Childress said during training camp in St. Joseph last week. “If you look through the past four years, it’s been fairly comfortable for him. It’s not bad getting uncomfortable. You draft a guy, you look for somebody who can push, and I think it helps everybody up their game. “Competition only makes you better. If we can create it, we’re trying to. Healthy competition is a good thing, and I think we have great, healthy competition in that quarterback room.” Reid thinks that’s one reason why Smith raised his game during training camp. “There’s more competition than before by the nature of it, and as a result I think he’s come out with his best camp,” Reid said. Smith’s performance in the Chiefs’ first two preseason games is another indication. He played one series in the opener against the 49ers and engineered a touchdown drive. His two possessions last weekend at Cincinnati produced a field goal and touchdown pass. In those two games, Smith is 12 for 15 with a passer rating of 125.3. Mahomes has generated his own buzz with his performance — he’s 17 of 23 for 137 yards through two games, with three touchdowns and no interceptions — especially after leading the first-team offense to a touchdown at Cincinnati. Smith has been complimentary of Mahomes, suggesting that the Texas Tech rookie was more advanced in certain areas than he was a rookie. Smith, 33, is beginning his 13th NFL season and coming off a year when he set a career best for yards (3,502) and his 91.2 passer rating was above his career mark. He’s under contract through 2018. Smith has always been Reid’s quarterback in Kansas City. But plans had to be made for the future. “Unfortunately, age comes into this thing,” Reid said. “You get old in this business. At one time (Smith) was the young up-and-comer. That doesn’t mean you’re going to be replaced tomorrow. “But this is what’s real. You’re not as young as you used to be, so you bring a guy in, and this thing keeps position. It’s life. “He treats (Mahomes) him well, and we’re not asking him to do this. That’s not his job. We’re asking him to go wins games and be the best he can be. But they talk. There’s an open communication there that’s healthy.” Smith said he hasn’t approached this season differently than previous ones in Kansas City or San Francisco, where he spent his first eight seasons. “It’s no different,” Smith said “For me, it’s just kind of being myself. I’m going out there and playing and trying to take advantage of my reps and myself for the season as best I can.” But Smith isn’t going to withhold help from Mahomes, even if he is the heir apparent. “Certainly, I’ve been through a lot,” Smith said. “So if there’s something I can help with or see, I am not going to hesitate to vocalize.” As a Texas Tech sophomore, Mahomes beat out the returning starter for the job. When the Chiefs made him the No. 10 overall draft selection, Mahomes and his camp were thrilled not just because he was going to a winning team, but because he’d be playing for a head coach with a reputation for developing quarterbacks, and the fact that he’d get to work alongside Smith. Unlike the other first-round quarterbacks selected — Mitchell Trubisky of the Bears, and the Texans’ Deshaun Watson — Mahomes had the advantage of working with and observing a seasoned veteran who has won playoff games and been named to Pro Bowl teams. What has Mahomes learned from Smith? “Just how efficient he is,” Mahomes said. “It seems like he always has a plan. ‘If they play this defense, I’m going to go here. If they play that defense I’m going there…’ and how he can get himself out of certain situations. It’s something you learn from him every time you watch it. “Really, it’s a great relationship. Just having him in front of me, you can’t even explain how much he teaches me on the sidelines. He’s always helping me out. And at the same time, we’re pushing each other to be better every single day.”
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