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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

ChiefsCountry · 08-05-2013, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Against Gabbert and without their best receiver?

Chiefs blow ass playing in Florida. Hell all of the AFC West does for that matter.

**Mav** · 08-05-2013, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Jakemall

I would take Alex over Romo. Alex might not have Romo's arm, but he doesn't make his mistakes and he is clutch when his back is against the wall.

In fairness to Alex Smith, hes never had anywhere near the weapons that Tony Romo has on offense.

But, Tony Romo makes throws that Alex wont make. But, if a game is close at the end, I wouldn't want him anywhere near my team. That's the problem. Hes the worst in pressure situations in the league. Just awful.

Titty Meat · 08-05-2013, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

Chiefs blow ass playing in Florida. Hell all of the AFC West does for that matter.

They've had 6 months to prepare. The last time we opened the season in Florida we won.

**Baby Lee** · 08-05-2013, 11:10 PM

Are we playing the Cowboys in the regular season? Well then of course he'll be great. How else will everyone end up flabbergasted when he shits his pants in the playoffs if they make it again?

**DaneMcCloud** · 08-05-2013, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

Chiefs blow ass playing in Florida. Hell all of the AFC West does for that matter.

Very, very true.

**New World Order** · 08-05-2013, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

Chiefs blow ass playing in Florida. Hell all of the AFC West does for that matter.

Same with Buff.

Kaepernick · 08-05-2013, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare

Alex will have to get by(survive) the Giants then the Texans before he faces Denver too

The Giants will be Alex's first big test. They give him a hard time.

**Tribal Warfare** · 08-05-2013, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by New World Order

Same with muff.

BigCatDaddy · 08-05-2013, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by opposition

Well his 13-3, 6-2 seasons have proven them wrong again. These same people used to call Alex a bust because his "hands were too small." These are the same people that said 49ers defense was the only reason they beat NO in the playoffs, even though they gave up 460+ yards and 4td's. Pretty comical things these idiots used to come up with to hate the guy. Just shows the brain capacity of certain "fans".

One of the greatest things was thinking a 5th round pick in Nate Davis was the savior of the team(Tyler Bray). Threads on threads on how amazing that guy was going to be. Pretty sure he has never even played a meaningful snap to this day. Anybody but Alex even when they were winning games.

Rex Grossman, Steven Bono, and Trent Dilfer say hi.

Jakemall · 08-05-2013, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Maverick91579

In fairness to Alex Smith, hes never had anywhere near the weapons that Tony Romo has on offense.

But, Tony Romo makes throws that Alex wont make. But, if a game is close at the end, I wouldn't want him anywhere near my team. That's the problem. Hes the worst in pressure situations in the league. Just awful.

Tony makes throws that Alex won't try unless his back is against the wall. Alex can make the throws, but he doesn't come out of his shell until it is do or die. 2011 he tied the record for most comebacks. He's clutch.

Romo will make the throws...and often they come back to haunt him...and he is a choke artist. That's a double whammy. Yes, I'll take the guy that doesn't F up over the guy who chokes every time it is tight..cuz you never know when it is going to be close.

**Mav** · 08-05-2013, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Baby Lee

Are we playing the Cowboys in the regular season? Well then of course he'll be great. How else will everyone end up flabbergasted when he shits his pants in the playoffs if they make it again?

No. He choked quite a few times last year. Two years ago during the opening game at the Jets anyone remember how that game ended? It ended with him getting pressured and just lobbing the ball up that was picked off by Revis.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IU8KC3oDv3s
Darrelle Revis

This is just one instance of his ineptness. last year he lost to the redskins by floating a ball that got picked. He threw a pick to lose the game against the Giants. Hes just awful in the clutch.

**Mav** · 08-05-2013, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaepernick

The Giants will be Alex's first big test. They give him a hard time.

Just him right? Not the rest of the team? Just alex smith? Hell in Jim Harbaughs wisdom, right after alex smith through a 55 yard bomb to moss, he put your boy in, who immediately took a huge sack. The giants beat the hell out of everyone. They made our defense look awful, had a huge kick return, torched our defense, shut down our run game. Just alex huh?

Idiot.

Simply Red · 08-05-2013, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by New World Order

I make an appearance when it is needed to silence the homers of Alex Smith.

Personally, I can't even comprehend that there are actually homers of Alex Smith. It's mind boggling that one could support a qb who throws for 185 ypg, is injury prone and hasn't had a 20 td year.

Those are numbers of a solid back up.

I hate Alex Smith.

Sorter · 08-05-2013, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Very, very true.

I'd be interested in looking up the stats from West Coast teams and seeing how they matched up with midwest teams.

**Mav** · 08-05-2013, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy

Rex Grossman, Steven Bono, and Trent Dilfer say hi.

Trent Dilfer, was NEVER as efficient as Alex Smith was. Stop the stupid comparisons. It has to be relevant. Yes, Trent Dilfer rode Jamal LEwis, and the greatest defense ever to a super bowl.

He also completed 56 percent of his passes, and barely had a plus td int ratio. This comparison isn't even comparable.

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