Chiefs 49ers defense looking forward to hitting ASmith - Page 7

Fat Elvis · 08-14-2013, 08:18 PM

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/49ers-d...1426--nfl.html

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SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) -- Over all those years and thousands of practice snaps, the stingy San Francisco defense never got to put a hit on Alex Smith.

And this is a group known for its vicious blows, from sack man Aldon Smith at linebacker to pounding safety Donte Whitner.

So, no surprise Smith's former teammates on the opposite side of the ball will be salivating to finally chase down the quarterback when they face him and the Chiefs in a preseason game at Kansas City on Friday night.

''There's a first time for everything,'' linebacker NaVorro Bowman said, smiling. ''We never got a chance to hit him. This time we can. We're looking forward to it. I know Alex knows we're coming. It's football, man. He's on another team and we have to go out there and play our game.''

Cornerback Carlos Rogers plans to talk trash - because, he insists, Smith will certainly be expecting it from this group.

''He'll probably come after me because we were always talking junk during practices while he was here. I'm going to take a look at the film and see what we can come up with,'' Rogers said. ''It will be really fun. I'm pretty sure he's going to be talking junk. He's going to want to go at our defense because now he gets the opportunity. When he was here we didn't really go against the 1 offense unless it was training camp.''

Smith has begun anew in the AFC with the Chiefs after being traded in March. He lost his starting job with San Francisco in November to Colin Kaepernick.

Smith certainly sounds as if he will leave the personal ties out of it Friday - rather focusing on preparing his offense with a matchup against one of the NFL's top defenses in recent years.

''Regardless of the fact that I used to play there, they're a good defensive unit,'' he said ''They're a really good defensive unit, and they'll be a good test for us. I mean, they don't have many weaknesses on that side of the ball. It'll be a really good test for us.''

49ers defensive line coach Jim Tomsula insists the razzing by his defenders is all in good fun. Tomsula started Smith for the regular season finale in 2010 in Tomsula's lone game as interim head coach following the firing of Mike Singletary.

''They're throwing that out there. That's an inside joke to Alex,'' Tomsula said. ''They all just like him so much, they really do. It's a good banter, is what it is.''

Given Smith's long history with the 49ers, an up-and-down, eight-year tenure - filled with numerous promotions and demotions, not to mention injuries - after they selected him with the No. 1 draft pick out of Utah in 2005, he still has many supporters in his old locker room.

Running back Frank Gore is rooting for him, tight end Vernon Davis, too. And Kaepernick, of course.

They have spoken a couple of times during the offseason, though Kaepernick declined to elaborate.

''He did a lot for me, Alex was someone that really helped me pick up the playbook, understand what we were trying to get done and how we wanted to do it,'' Kaepernick said Wednesday. ''I wouldn't be as far along as I am right now without him. Personally, he's a great guy, he's a class act. I have nothing bad to say about him. He's always helped me, he's always put the team first.''

It was Smith who took it upon himself to lead San Francisco's players in workouts at nearby San Jose State during the 2011 NFL lockout that became known as ''Camp Alex,'' a step in his leadership that put the team in position to end a franchise-worst stretch of eight seasons without a playoff berth or winning record. After all those boos from his own fans during the struggles, he had made good at last.

For his example, and so many other things, coach Jim Harbaugh is grateful to this day. Even if he made the tough choice to go with Kaepernick for last season's stretch run. Smith largely thrived under the direction of Harbaugh, a 15-year NFL quarterback himself.

''It's personal with Alex. It probably is different in that way,'' Harbaugh said. ''Feel like there's a great friendship there and a lot of history. He's a unique person. A very good, in all ways, a good friend. No longer on our team. Not a trusted agent anymore.''

Come Friday, both sides will try to keep all the mixed emotions off the field. Though the history will clearly provide some preseason fuel.

''Now we'll get a chance to hit him,'' Rogers said. ''He had on the jersey and we couldn't touch the quarterback, so I'm pretty sure our D-line will be happy about that, too.''

Notes: A day after safeties C.J. Spillman and Michael Thomas fought during practice and Spillman sent to the locker room, Harbaugh said he has handled the altercation. ''I think that's something that has no place in practice or training camp,'' Harbaugh said. ''Not to go into what the policy is right now as it's happened. It's been addressed.'' He wouldn't say whether they would play against the Chiefs. ... Harbaugh has ''a list of eight or nine guys'' he said won't travel to Kansas City, though he wouldn't say who they are other than that LT Joe Staley is likely on there. Staley returned to practice after missing four days with an undisclosed injury.

Sandy Vagina · 08-15-2013, 07:38 AM

Wouldn't you rather a board where grown ups can talk about the players, coaches, games, opponents, etc. without everything being about "yer and idiot!" and "die in a flaming aids tree!"

All that crap just gets in the way of why decent people are here, I would think.

If you all really love this juvenile shit talking, then hey.. I guess go for it. It IS your house after all. If you pride yourself on being a jackass and think that's what the cool kids do.. that's your call.

I'd just start asking yourself two questions. (1) would my mother be proud of my forum interaction? and (2) shouldn't I be ashamed of myself for not growing the **** up like most adults?

Rasputin · 08-15-2013, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Mac-NinersChiefs

Wouldn't you rather a board where grown ups can talk about the players, coaches, games, opponents, etc. without everything being about "yer and idiot!" and "die in a flaming aids tree!"

All that crap just gets in the way of why decent people are here, I would think.

If you all really love this juvenile shit talking, then hey.. I guess go for it. It IS your house after all. If you pride yourself on being a jackass and thin that's what the cool kids do.. that's your call.

I'd just start asking yourself two questions. (1) would my mother be proud of my forum interaction? and (2) shouldn't I be ashamed of myself for not growing the **** up like most adults?

This is a grown up forum and your not grown up enough to be here if you have to worry about what mommy thinks of this place.

Sandy Vagina · 08-15-2013, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by KC Tattoo

This is a grown up forum and your not grown up enough to be here if you have to worry about what mommy thinks of this place.

First, it is YOU ARE or YOU'RE.

Second, you are never too old to ask yourself if what you are doing would be respected by your mother.

Rasputin · 08-15-2013, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Mac-NinersChiefs

First, it is YOU ARE or YOU'RE.

Second, you are never too old to ask yourself if what you are doing would be respected by your mother.

Your and idiot.

milkman · 08-15-2013, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Kaepernick

Good observation.

We saw that for years on the 49ers forum. Some gave up on him as a bust. Others fell in love with his character and never gave up hope.

The QB position is polarizing like no other. Nobody comes to blows over corner backs or tight ends. But people will trash each other over QB. Double so when it is about Alex Smith. Everybody knows that the QB is the single most important guy on the field.

The mental fortitude is the one thing about Smith that gives me hope that he ascends to a higher level of play than he has ever has.

He's suffered a mental beat down through the early years, and just kept getting back up for more.

He lacks confidence in his ability to attack deep zones.
He doesn't need a QB guru to get past that.
He just needs someone that believes in him to push.

Andy Reid might be that guy.

duncan_idaho · 08-15-2013, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Mac-NinersChiefs

Wouldn't you rather a board where grown ups can talk about the players, coaches, games, opponents, etc. without everything being about "yer and idiot!" and "die in a flaming aids tree!"

I'd rather have a board where a person who follows two teams realizes the hilarity of talking trash about what type of fan someone who follows just one team and lives and dies with that team is.

Talk about the players, coaches, etc. is fine as long as all thoughts are positive, right? If you express doubts about anything at all, you're a bad fan, right? Especially if those doubts are about Alex Smith. No matter if the doubts are expressed and explained based on historical performance.

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Originally Posted by Mac-NinersChiefs

All that crap just gets in the way of why decent people are here, I would think.

Decent people ... like you, right? I've got news for you: You're not a decent member of this community.

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Originally Posted by Mac-NinersChiefs

If you all really love this juvenile shit talking, then hey.. I guess go for it. It IS your house after all. If you pride yourself on being a jackass and think that's what the cool kids do.. that's your call.

I am sorry your feelings have been so badly hurt. I sent you a present to make up for it. (It's a gallon of antifreeze. Please chug it.)

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Originally Posted by Mac-NinersChiefs

I'd just start asking yourself two questions. (1) would my mother be proud of my forum interaction? and (2) shouldn't I be ashamed of myself for not growing the **** up like most adults?

You know the moment I grew up (as a sports fan)? When I picked one team to follow in each sport and stuck with it. Maybe you should try it. It feels pretty good.

Oh, also, your questions are hilarious.

Hammock Parties · 08-15-2013, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by KC Tattoo

GoChiefs brings entertainment value to CP, you on the other hand do not.

The mods know precisely how to put GoChiefs in his place and have done so when they see the fit or need to do it. You should take your own advice and GTFO if you don't like it. GoChiefs is here to stay.

Mr. Laz · 08-15-2013, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Inmem58

Please dear god let the 9ers put him out for the season possibly career.

wow

Radar Chief · 08-15-2013, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Mac-NinersChiefs

Wouldn't you rather a board where grown ups can talk about the players, coaches, games, opponents, etc. without everything being about "yer and idiot!" and "die in a flaming aids tree!"

All that crap just gets in the way of why decent people are here, I would think.

If you all really love this juvenile shit talking, then hey.. I guess go for it. It IS your house after all. If you pride yourself on being a jackass and think that's what the cool kids do.. that's your call.

I'd just start asking yourself two questions. (1) would my mother be proud of my forum interaction? and (2) shouldn't I be ashamed of myself for not growing the **** up like most adults?

If you don’t like it here there’s always the NEPA Chiefs board.
Be prepared though, they’re pretty “hard core” over there.

Carlota69 · 08-15-2013, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

Talk about the players, coaches, etc. is fine as long as all thoughts are positive, right? If you express doubts about anything at all, you're a bad fan, right? Especially if those doubts are about Alex Smith. No matter if the doubts are expressed and explained based on historical performance.

.

Well, I personally don't think anyone is a bad fan for having doubts, concerns or even negative thoughts about players, coaches, front office etc...

However, I think you're a bad fan if you are wishing serious, careeer ending injury on the only QB we have. I think you're a bad fan, or not a fan at all, if you wish career ending injury on any of our players. Some of the posts In this paticular thread are absolutely ****ing disgusting and those wishing a career ending injury on any member of this team, need to find another team to root for.

The Jets is a good choice, since they love to choke on the chocolate peni....

tooge · 08-15-2013, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Inmem58

Please dear god let the 9ers put him out for the season possibly career.

please god, have this deuche Inmem58 lose a few fingers tomorrow night in some accident, this taking away his ability to type.

Kaepernick · 08-15-2013, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by L.A. Chieffan

You haven't seen him take one snap as a Chief during the regular season. He could be the new Drew Brees for all we know.

THANK YOU for the laugh.

That is the most hilarious and stupid thing I've ever read here.

3 seasons over 5000 yards passing.

2 seasons over 40 TDs passing.

Meanwhile, Alex's claim to fame is most passing attempts without an interception.

Drew Brees and Alex Smith are polar opposites. Your post was easily the most ridiculous thing I've ever read on this forum. Evah!

Carlota69 · 08-15-2013, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by tooge

please god, have this deuche Inmem58 lose a few fingers tomorrow night in some accident, this taking away his ability to type.

Karma will handle business...

Mr. Laz · 08-15-2013, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by KC Tattoo

GoChiefs brings entertainment value to CP,

only if you're a complete tool

tooge · 08-15-2013, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Carlota69

Karma will handle business...

Yeah, I can only think of two neg reps I've ever sent. And they were both in this thread.

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