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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

FlaChief58 · 08-05-2013, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

Chiefs historically suck major donkey balls in Florida. We never win down there, even with some of our best teams in club history.

Yeah, but it's the Jags. If the Chiefs are going to take a step forward they HAVE to beat bad teams consistantly

keg in kc · 08-05-2013, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Agree to disagree.

A roster with Charles, Bowe, D.J., Houston, Hali, Berry and Flowers cannot be considered to be anywhere near the bottom of the league.

A roster with Charles, Bowe, D.J., Houston, Hali, Berry and Flowers won 2 games last year.

**DaneMcCloud** · 08-05-2013, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by keg in kc

A roster with Charles, Bowe, D.J., Houston, Hali, Berry and Flowers won 2 games last year.

With the worst coaching staff ever assembled, at any level.

Sassy Squatch · 08-05-2013, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Flachief58

Yeah, but it's the Jags. If the Chiefs are going to take a step forward they HAVE to beat bad teams consistantly

If we can't beat the Jags its all over. Won't they be without Blackmon and MJD?

Hammock Parties · 08-05-2013, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

With the worst coaching staff ever assembled, at any level.

Hyperbole.

**Mav** · 08-05-2013, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Superturtle

If we can't beat the Jags its all over. Won't they be without Blackmon and MJD?

definitely without Blackmon. Don't know about MJD.

**Mav** · 08-05-2013, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex Smith HATER

Hyperbole.

No, that staff with Crennell as your head coach, and Daboll as your OC, that's pretty effing terrible.

Marcellus · 08-05-2013, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

With the worst coaching staff ever assembled, at any level.

And the most dysfunctional FO dynamic ever.

Pioli was a cancer and it trickled down.

Coaches sucked, Pioli sucked,, it was so bad it took a teammate committing murder/suicide to motivate them to a 1 of their 2 wins.

Dysfunctional disaster.

Marcellus · 08-05-2013, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex Smith HATER

Hyperbole.

Can you explain 1 reasonable game plan or personnel move made last year?

One competent move or decision the entire year?

**DaneMcCloud** · 08-05-2013, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex Smith HATER

Hyperbole.

Frank Gansz got more from less in 1988.

Crennel's staff was horrid.

keg in kc · 08-05-2013, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

With the worst coaching staff ever assembled, at any level.

Cassel and Quinn had at least as much to do with it as the coaching staff.

And I'm sorry, but I don't believe that Alex Smith, aside Reid and his staff, will by themselves be the difference between 2-14 and 10-6 or better. I just don't see a great deal in terms of drastic upgrades at other positions on the roster.

Not saying it's impossible, but it would require basically everyone across the board to exceed expectations at the same time.

7-8-9 wins, possible. Maybe even expected, around .500. 10 wins seems like a bit much. Especially for a franchise that's well established as losing.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 08-05-2013, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Maverick91579

No, that staff with Crennell as your head coach, and Daboll as your OC, that's pretty effing terrible.

This. Pure, absolute shit, it was.

**DaneMcCloud** · 08-05-2013, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by keg in kc

Cassel and Quinn had at least as much to do with it as the coaching staff.

And I'm sorry, but I don't believe that Alex Smith, aside Reid and his staff, will by themselves be the difference between 2-14 and 10-6 or better. I just don't see a great deal in terms of drastic upgrades at other positions on the roster.

Not saying it's impossible, but it would require basically everyone across the board to exceed expectations at the same time.

7-8-9 wins, possible. Maybe even expected.

And I believe that it will only require these players to meet their expectations, not exceed them.

**New World Order** · 08-05-2013, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcellus

Can you explain 1 reasonable game plan or personnel move made last year?

One competent move or decision the entire year?

Leaving Matt Cassel on the bench and attempting to go in a different direction.

Chief Faithful · 08-05-2013, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

With the worst coaching staff ever assembled, at any level.

I've been a Chiefs fan since Haynes played HB and no team had a worse coaching staff than last year. I have never seen worse schemes on Offense or Defense.

08-05-2013, 02:59 PM
Hog's Gone Fishin Fish are scared of me Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $1360477	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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