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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

**BigMeatballDave** · 08-08-2013, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Bo's Pelini

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Three7s · 08-08-2013, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex Smith HATER

You guys really like this Donnie Avery cat, eh?

Don't go all Devard Darling on him now.

He'll grow on you.

O.city · 08-08-2013, 03:18 PM

So are we going to be pissed if/when we throw the ball 35+ times per game?

Hog's Gone Fishin · 08-08-2013, 03:19 PM

Bowe =1200 yds
Baldwin= 500 yds
Avery = 600 yds
McCluster= 400 yds
Charles= 500 yds
Copper = 100 yds
Te's = 800 yds
Others=400 yds

Total 4500 yds

keg in kc · 08-08-2013, 03:20 PM

Baldwin netting 500 yards would be something.

Setsuna · 08-08-2013, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by O.city

So are we going to be pissed if/when we throw the ball 35+ times per game?

Yes because that'll mean at least 2 INT/game. Glorious.

Jakemall · 08-08-2013, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Clayton Bibsby

Yes because that'll mean at least 2 INT/game. Glorious.

HUh? Can you fill in a few blanks for me here please?

ViperVisor · 08-08-2013, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaepernick

Last I checked, no team has won the super bowl when the Defense gives up 34 points. But go ahead and blame the QB.

I've seen unfair blame towards Smith for years and I don't just spread more ignorance in defense. Jakemall mentioned, broadly, how the 49ers QB game in the Super Bowl has some responsibility for the loss. I've seen a meh performance fabricated into garbage.
The reason the stupider segment of the fan base but most of the blame on Smith when 49ers were not converting downs, and being stuck with FG attempts.

The Super Bowl
2-9 on 3rd Down
0-1 on 4th Down
Kicked 3 FGs

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaepernick

You say the evidence didn't show that the 49ers were better with Kaep. The 49ers now hold the record for largest comeback in the NFC Conference Championship game.

How many times in ANY playoff game has a team gone 80 yards for a TD with < 5 min left in the game to win? 49ers and Smith did it TWICE in a game.

Hog's Gone Fishin · 08-08-2013, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by keg in kc

Baldwin netting 500 yards would be something.

He's just gotta finally do something. Hope to hell he turns out to be that #1 pick we envisioned. He's got such great hands and body control. Gotta break out.

**Saul Good** · 08-08-2013, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Hog Farmer

He's just gotta finally do something. Hope to hell he turns out to be that #1 pick we envisioned. He's got such great hands and body control. Gotta break out.

Are there any examples of receivers who started out this bad at getting off the LOS that figured it out and had solid careers?

**DaneMcCloud** · 08-08-2013, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex Smith HATER

You guys really like this Donnie Avery cat, eh?

Don't go all Devard Darling on him now.

He had decent numbers with Sam Bradford on two bad teams. He had better numbers with the Colts. He's got elite speed, the best running back he's played with and most likely, the best tight end and #1 receiver (not a knock on Wayne but Bowe is better at this stage of his career).

Barring injury, I don't see why he can't duplicate his 2012 numbers.

Hammock Parties · 08-08-2013, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Barring injury, I don't see why he can't duplicate his 2012 numbers.

1. Inferior QB.

2. We won't be throwing that much.

Why are you ignoring these?

**DaneMcCloud** · 08-08-2013, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex Smith HATER

1. Inferior QB.

2. We won't be throwing that much.

Why are you ignoring these?

1. Dumb.
2. How the **** do you know?

Why are you such a turdcutter?

It's ****ing amazing to me that Palko, Cassel and Orton can get Bowe 1,100+ and Breaston 785, yet you think Alex Smith won't get Bowe his 1,100 and his #2 800.

Do you realize just how ****ing dumb that is?

Hammock Parties · 08-08-2013, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

1. Dumb.
2. How the **** do you know?

Why are you such a turdcutter?

It's ****ing amazing to me that Palko, Cassel and Orton can get Bowe 1,100+ and Breaston 785, yet you think Alex Smith won't get Bowe his 1,100 and his #2 800.

Do you realize just how ****ing dumb that is?

I don't see why anything to do with the 2011 Chiefs should enter into this.

And it's not "dumb" to think Andrew Luck is better than Alex Smith. It's fact.

I'd be shocked if we threw it 40 times a game.

O.city · 08-08-2013, 03:49 PM

So when it doesn't help, can't use 2011, but when it does......

And why do people think we're going to throw it less.

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Hog's Gone Fishin Fish are scared of me Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $1350477	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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