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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

Sweet Daddy Hate · 08-07-2013, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ptlyon

Don't worry, we haven't left

Just waiting for the inevitable...

**Mav** · 08-07-2013, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by houstonwhodat

I doubt he's accurate on Friday.

Yes, Alex has clearly shown that he is intimidated by your defense.

And clearly, the worst passing defense in the history of the league is truly scaring him because you have Rob Ryan as your DC now. Terrified.....

Halfcan · 08-07-2013, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Maverick91579

Yes, Alex has clearly shown that he is intimidated by your defense.

And clearly, the worst passing defense in the history of the league is truly scaring him because you have Rob Ryan as your DC now. Terrified.....

**DaneMcCloud** · 08-07-2013, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ptlyon

Don't worry, we haven't left

Too bad you and your merry band of butt****s can't be quarantined or put on global ignore.

Halfcan · 08-07-2013, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Too bad you and your merry band of butt****s can't be quarantined or put on global ignore.

Yep it is going to be a LONG season with all the crying over drafting Fish, pssing away a 2nd rounder and how terrible Alex is-lol

**BigMeatballDave** · 08-07-2013, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Halfcan

Yep it is going to be a LONG season with all the crying over drafting Fish, pssing away a 2nd rounder and how terrible Alex is-lol

If the Chiefs play well, you won't see much from them.

If the Chiefs are playoff caliber, they'll be begging for a spot on the bandwagon.

houstonwhodat · 08-07-2013, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Maverick91579

Yes, Alex has clearly shown that he is intimidated by your defense.

And clearly, the worst passing defense in the history of the league is truly scaring him because you have Rob Ryan as your DC now. Terrified.....

Bounties in full effect on Friday.

They're going after his knees to take him out for the season.

**The Franchise** · 08-07-2013, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by houstonwhodat

Bounties in full effect on Friday.

They're going after his knees to take him out for the season.

It'd be hilarious if Drew Brees got injured this week.....just because you're a douchebag.

Chiefs Pantalones · 08-07-2013, 01:35 PM

Long a stubbornly pass-obsessed coach, Andy Reid is bringing the same approach that led to his Philly demise to Kansas City, with Alex Smith as the point man. I'm not sure how this will end, but my gut tells me badly. A below-average talent whose arm strength limitations regularly result in a maddening unwillingness to pull the trigger on throws most NFL passers routinely make, Smith's lone pro success has come in run-dominated offenses with elite defenses that create favorable down and distance while "hiding" the quarterback by keeping him out of shootouts. Under Reid, shootouts will be the goal. Smith was a role player in San Francisco, but in Kansas City Reid will try turning him into a gunslinger. ... The fantasy beneficiary ought to be Jamaal Charles, whose probable inconsistent run-game usage can be buoyed by a career high in receptions. Smith is a checkdown machine, and dynamic Charles projects as a target magnet. ... The effect on Dwayne Bowe is debatable. While team pass attempts will rise, keep in mind Smith had a terribly limiting effect on Michael Crabtree before Colin Kaepernick took over. Under Reid, will Smith develop the guts to take tight-window chances throwing to Bowe? I'm hopeful, but this is a time-will-tell thing.

http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/nf...amp-notes?pg=2

Sweet Daddy Hate · 08-07-2013, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiefs Pantalones

Long a stubbornly pass-obsessed coach, Andy Reid is bringing the same approach that led to his Philly demise to Kansas City, with Alex Smith as the point man. I'm not sure how this will end, but my gut tells me badly. A below-average talent whose arm strength limitations regularly result in a maddening unwillingness to pull the trigger on throws most NFL passers routinely make, Smith's lone pro success has come in run-dominated offenses with elite defenses that create favorable down and distance while "hiding" the quarterback by keeping him out of shootouts. Under Reid, shootouts will be the goal. Smith was a role player in San Francisco, but in Kansas City Reid will try turning him into a gunslinger. ... The fantasy beneficiary ought to be Jamaal Charles, whose probable inconsistent run-game usage can be buoyed by a career high in receptions. Smith is a checkdown machine, and dynamic Charles projects as a target magnet. ... The effect on Dwayne Bowe is debatable. While team pass attempts will rise, keep in mind Smith had a terribly limiting effect on Michael Crabtree before Colin Kaepernick took over. Under Reid, will Smith develop the guts to take tight-window chances throwing to Bowe? I'm hopeful, but this is a time-will-tell thing.

Oooh, that's gotta' hurt.

Chiefs Pantalones · 08-07-2013, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Sweet Daddy Hate

Oooh, that's gotta' hurt.

Lol Silva hates him some Alex Smith. Sorry forgot the link.

**BigMeatballDave** · 08-07-2013, 01:45 PM

That's the same shit we've seen spewed around here for 6 months.

Wash. Rinse. Repeat.

Get some new material, guys.

O.city · 08-07-2013, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TrueFanDave

That's the same shit we've seen spewed around here for 6 months.

Wash. Rinse. Repeat.

Get some new material, guys.

Is it wrong?

What are they supposed to talk about, the season hasn't even started yet

ChiefsCountry · 08-07-2013, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiefs Pantalones

Long a stubbornly pass-obsessed coach, Andy Reid is bringing the same approach that led to his Philly demise to Kansas City, with Alex Smith as the point man. I'm not sure how this will end, but my gut tells me badly. A below-average talent whose arm strength limitations regularly result in a maddening unwillingness to pull the trigger on throws most NFL passers routinely make, Smith's lone pro success has come in run-dominated offenses with elite defenses that create favorable down and distance while "hiding" the quarterback by keeping him out of shootouts. Under Reid, shootouts will be the goal. Smith was a role player in San Francisco, but in Kansas City Reid will try turning him into a gunslinger. ... The fantasy beneficiary ought to be Jamaal Charles, whose probable inconsistent run-game usage can be buoyed by a career high in receptions. Smith is a checkdown machine, and dynamic Charles projects as a target magnet. ... The effect on Dwayne Bowe is debatable. While team pass attempts will rise, keep in mind Smith had a terribly limiting effect on Michael Crabtree before Colin Kaepernick took over. Under Reid, will Smith develop the guts to take tight-window chances throwing to Bowe? I'm hopeful, but this is a time-will-tell thing.

http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/nf...amp-notes?pg=2

Been saying that since we made the stupid trade in the first place. Alex Smith passing is a disaster waiting to happen.

**BigMeatballDave** · 08-07-2013, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by O.city

Is it wrong?

What are they supposed to talk about, the season hasn't even started yet

Didn't say it was wrong or right.

It's redundant.

08-05-2013, 02:59 PM
Hog's Gone Fishin Fish are scared of me Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $1410477	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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