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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

Fat Elvis · 08-07-2013, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by the Talking Can

not drafting a QB is dumb, no matter who does it

the probabilities are not dependent on who is making the decision...the coin doesn't care who is flipping it

Drafting a QB to draft a QB no matter how lacking in talent is even more dumb. You can call "heads" all you want; this year's draft coin was tails on both sides.

Hammock Parties · 08-07-2013, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris Meck

It's not the same because its NOT Bono, it's NOT Cassel, it's NOT Grbac, it's a different human being. .

Who has exactly the same flaws in his game...

**Rausch** · 08-07-2013, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Buzz_TinBalls

Alex Smith went further in the playoffs than Green and he did it facing Drew Brees. Smith won that game, whereas Green was pedestrian against Manning.

Your memory is $3it. Green played great.

Who's fault was the loss on: the offense that never had to punt or the defense that never forced a single punt?...

Ace Gunner · 08-07-2013, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Rausch

Your memory is $3it. Green played great.

Who's fault was the loss on: the offense that never had to punt or the defense that never forced a single punt?...

1 td & 200 yds passing -- ya "great"

isn't that the kind of performance you expect from "alex the loser"???

**the Talking Can** · 08-07-2013, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat Elvis

Drafting a QB to draft a QB no matter how lacking in talent is even more dumb. You can call "heads" all you want; this year's draft coin was tails on both sides.

jesus **** people....this is THE same sorry ass cowardly excuse you pathetic true fans have been pawning off for 3 god damn decades

"no QB is good enough for the 2-14 Chiefs"...waaaaaaaaaaaaaa

Chiefs fans actually believe that nonsense...30 years of failure and it is still too risky

You get the RT you deserve

Hammock Parties · 08-07-2013, 05:00 PM

We never punted in that game...

The only mistakes made were by:

Holmes - fumble
Boerigter - dropped a TD
Kennison (I think) - dropped a TD
Andersen - missed a FG

Trent did nothing wrong in that game. Converted every third down possible, extended every drive...was ****ing nails.

**** anyone who says Alex Smith is or will ever be better or more productive than Trent Green.

Jakemall · 08-07-2013, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Buzz_TinBalls

1 td & 200 yds passing -- ya "great"

isn't that the kind of performance you expect from "alex the loser"???

You can't suggest that is what Alex was doing anyway.

If Alex had finished his season the same way he played the first half of the year, he would have looked statiscially equal to Drew Brees' last year in SD before he went to New Orleans.

Now I know some fool is going to say that I'm implying that Alex is Drew.

Hammock Parties · 08-07-2013, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buzz_TinBalls

1 td & 200 yds passing -- ya "great"

isn't that the kind of performance you expect from "alex the loser"???

WE NEVER PUNTED.

It's not like Trent made some mistake on third down or missed an open receiver that would have resulted in a score.

We score 45 ****ing points if 4 other guys don't **** up....

Hammock Parties · 08-07-2013, 05:03 PM

Here is the play by play for that playoff game.

http://www.pro-football-reference.co...0401110kan.htm

Show me where Trent made a mistake.

**Rausch** · 08-07-2013, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buzz_TinBalls

1 td & 200 yds passing -- ya "great"

isn't that the kind of performance you expect from "alex the loser"???

Both Manning and Green attempted 30 passes.

Manning completed 2 more.

Messier · 08-07-2013, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the Talking Can

not drafting a QB is dumb, no matter who does it

the probabilities are not dependent on who is making the decision...the coin doesn't care who is flipping it

Does it matter if it's tails on both sides. (I don't know what that means.)

We're hearing that Barkley will be third string. If Bray has a better more productive career than Barkley, does it matter that Bray wasn't drafted? Won't it still be a cause for patting Reid and Dorsey on the back, and saying good job in getting Bray? Or because he was an UFA, it doesn't count, and we just can't celebrate it because we didn't use a pick on him.

**BigMeatballDave** · 08-07-2013, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex Smith HATER

Here is the play by play for that playoff game.

http://www.pro-football-reference.co...0401110kan.htm

Show me where Trent made a mistake.

18-30 for 212 yards isn't great at all.

You will crucify Alex for that.

**Rausch** · 08-07-2013, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TrueFanDave

18-30 for 212 yards isn't great at all.

You will crucify Alex for that.

That's pretty much his MO. Why would I expect more?...

milkman · 08-07-2013, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jakemall

is 33..not 34 which is the arbitrary number you used. Again he just turned 29. So he's closer to 28 than he is to 30.

Did I miss something?

Ah....I see.
Your problem isn't math.
It's comprehension.

I said that QBs 34 or older.

What you should have taken from that is that window historically closes at the age of 33.

**DaneMcCloud** · 08-07-2013, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the Talking Can

jesus **** people....this is THE same sorry ass cowardly excuse you pathetic true fans have been pawning off for 3 god damn decades

"no QB is good enough for the 2-14 Chiefs"...waaaaaaaaaaaaaa

Chiefs fans actually believe that nonsense...30 years of failure and it is still too risky

You get the RT you deserve

And why don't you tell us who they should have drafted, you mealy-mouthed, whiny piece of shit.

Do it.

08-05-2013, 02:59 PM
Hog's Gone Fishin Fish are scared of me Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $1340477	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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Hammock Parties I'll be back. Join Date: Nov 2002 Casino cash: $4330478	We never punted in that game... The only mistakes made were by: Holmes - fumble Boerigter - dropped a TD Kennison (I think) - dropped a TD Andersen - missed a FG Trent did nothing wrong in that game. Converted every third down possible, extended every drive...was **ing nails. ** anyone who says Alex Smith is or will ever be better or more productive than Trent Green. __________________ Chiefs game films
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Hammock Parties I'll be back. Join Date: Nov 2002 Casino cash: $4330478	Here is the play by play for that playoff game. http://www.pro-football-reference.co...0401110kan.htm Show me where Trent made a mistake. __________________ Chiefs game films
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