Chiefs Covitz:Alex Smith will play entire first half of Sunday’s preseason game - Page 10

**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.”

saphojunkie · 08-13-2014, 05:18 PM

JENKINSWINS · 08-13-2014, 05:18 PM

Gonna be awesome to watch an entire first half of this...

**Rausch** · 08-13-2014, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by JENKINSWINS

Gonna be awesome to watch an entire first half of this...

Oh, he'll be running...

**Easy 6** · 08-13-2014, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by lcarus

We're on the same page here. Except I probably won't be a prick about it. Because christ knows I've been wrong too many times to gloat about being right lol

Oh hell yeah, I've been wrong plenty... but I dont recall being so smug and dickish and aggressive about it.

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Originally Posted by Rausch

I don't even think it's fair to judge him this year.

They're asking him to be something he's not, they let his 0 line go to complete $#it, they don't give him any additional targets to throw to, then ask him to produce with one of the toughest schedules in the league.

I'm not a big fan but you can't give a man less and then expect him to do more...

Like I said, the line is going to be a work in progress no doubt and I pilloried Andy Heck last year... but he eventually found a mix that worked well enough and I do think there are enough decent pieces in house to replicate that.

Its all on Fisher.

With the receivers, I wanted something, someone brought in and remain disappointed.

But if even 2 of these holdovers (Jenkins, Hemingway, Wilson?) can take a decent step forward with a healthy Kelce and MAYBE an emerging Harris, then things dont look quite so bad when you consider that everyone has been on the same page for 2 years now.

With more familiarity its natural to expect more consistency.

**Rausch** · 08-13-2014, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy 6

But if even 2 of these holdovers (Jenkins, Hemingway, Wilson?) can take a decent step forward with a healthy Kelce and MAYBE an emerging Harris, then things dont look quite so bad when you consider that everyone has been on the same page for 2 years now.

With more familiarity its natural to expect more consistency.

So if 3 or 4 longshots actually become productive players we'll be ok?

Think about what you're saying. Hell, if 4 scrubs came out of nowhere to be productive players for any offense they'd be good...

**Easy 6** · 08-13-2014, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Rausch

So if 3 or 4 longshots actually become productive players we'll be ok?

Think about what you're saying. Hell, if 4 scrubs came out of nowhere to be productive players for any offense they'd be good...

I'll either be proven right or wrong, I'm comfortable with the coaching ability and culture that seems to be taking hold here and, well... lets play some games and find out.

**SAUTO** · 08-13-2014, 05:32 PM

Who is this easy 6 guy?
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**Rausch** · 08-13-2014, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy 6

I'll either be proven right or wrong, I'm comfortable with the coaching ability and culture that seems to be taking hold here and, well... lets play some games and find out.

The one positive I see here is Phat Andy's coaching.

I'm am so glad Clark has the HC and GM independently reporting to him. I was completely wrong about both of them.

I now love Reid and want Dorsey to GTFO...

John Dope · 08-13-2014, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Rausch

The one positive I see here is Phat Andy's coaching.

I'm am so glad Clark has the HC and GM independently reporting to him. I was completely wrong about both of them.

I now love Reid and want Dorsey to GTFO...

Why do you want Dorsey out?

**Easy 6** · 08-13-2014, 05:42 PM

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Come on man, you know that old song!... seven chipmunks sittin on a branch!

**Rausch** · 08-13-2014, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by John Dope

Why do you want Dorsey out?

This just dawned on me.

I was completely against the Smith trade. Two 2nds being too much. Hated it.

I think even the biggest Smith bashers would agree he's a top 15 QB. Mostly because there are some really bad starting QB's in this league but it is what it is.

With two offseason FA periods and a complete draft at his disposal Dorsey hasn't added ONE player AT ANY POSITION who is top 20 in the league. Anyone. At any position. And this includes him having the no 1 pick in the draft.

Dorsey's best draft decision was not to use the picks and instead trade for Smith.

So, in summary: In two offseasons Dorsey has not added any quality starters while losing quality starters and his best draft decision was to not draft anyone. His drafting is such a pile of $3it it has made me a fan of the Smith trade...

**Ming the Merciless** · 08-13-2014, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Rausch

So, in summary: In two offseasons Dorsey has not added any quality starters while losing quality starters and his best draft decision was to not draft anyone. His drafting is such a pile of $3it it has made me a fan of the Smith trade...

I have to say I absolutely agree, and if this season is a losing season, I think it will be time to grab the pitchforks, pluck the chickens and warm up the tar

ViperVisor · 08-13-2014, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Count Zarth

Nope. Watch the guy play. Not good enough. Too many check downs, holds the ball too long, doesn't take enough chances.

You can't win championships with limp dick fraidy cat QB play. AND THAT'S WHAT ALEX IS.

You ever gonna provide some evidence of this?

saphojunkie · 08-13-2014, 05:56 PM

Davis
Kelce
Ford
DAT
Fisher
Fulton
Gaines

I think there's still plenty of hope for Dorsey's drafts. Not adding free agents I have zero problems with. Hopefully a solid year of development with those young players and a slew of draft picks next year can really solidify this team and set them up for sustainable success.

**BigMeatballDave** · 08-13-2014, 06:01 PM

There is really not sufficient data to judge Dorsey either way.

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