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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

**DaneMcCloud** · 08-05-2013, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by keg in kc

That team was an aberration, and you know it.

As I stated, this team is far more talented, with a better and proven coaching staff.

It's pretty easy to look at the schedule and see 10 wins, as long as everyone meets expectations.

**BossChief** · 08-05-2013, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcellus

I guess "we" includes the unbiased football media types who are predicting a huge turn around and talk about all the talent on the roster?

11 of 17 NFL.com analysts predicted the Chiefs to make the playoffs last year.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 08-05-2013, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Flachief58

I wouldn't go that far but, a wildcard spot isn't out of the question

If this team is as leery of Brokedick Dungver as many of you are, we might as well just pack it the **** up right now.

Contrary to current belief, they are NOT that good.

Marcellus · 08-05-2013, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BossChief

11 of 17 NFL.com analysts predicted the Chiefs to make the playoffs last year.

And you realize that being wrong last year has zero bearing on this year?

If you want to dismiss unbiased opinion, go for it. You are the guy who said our judgement was clouded by our wants and desires.

What is clouding the opinions of neutral NFL analyst who think the team has talent and potential this season?

FlaChief58 · 08-05-2013, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BossChief

11 of 17 NFL.com analysts predicted the Chiefs to make the playoffs last year.

The team gave up last year because they knew they had NO chance with pioli, crennel & co

**New World Order** · 08-05-2013, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Yes, I believe that this team is more talented and has a far better coaching staff (not to mention, a favorable schedule) than the last Chiefs team to have a 10-6 record.

Do you think Smith will play better than Cassel did in 10?

Smith doesn't even have a 20 td season and has never thrown for 3200 yards.

**DaneMcCloud** · 08-05-2013, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by New World Order

Do you think Smith will play better than Cassel did in 10?

Smith doesn't even have a 20 td season and has never thrown for 3200 yards.

**** yes.

FlaChief58 · 08-05-2013, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sweet Daddy Hate

If this team is as leery of Brokedick Dungver as many of you are, we might as well just pack it the **** up right now.

Contrary to current belief, they are NOT that good.

If it weren't for that ****ing Manning guy.....

keg in kc · 08-05-2013, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

As I stated, this team is far more talented, with a better and proven coaching staff.

It's pretty easy to look at the schedule and see 10 wins, as long as everyone meets expectations.

Hate to break it to you, but it probably isn't going to work out that way. Some guys will exceed expectations, and some guys will fall short. There's no way of knowing who or how many will fall into each category, but it's just not realistic to think that every move they made this offseason is going to pay dividends.

Like I said, it's possible, and I'm not at all saying it can't happen, but I think going into this season expecting 10 wins after seeing multiple low single-digit win totals in the last six years (4, 2, 4, 10, 7, 2...) is getting a little carried away.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 08-05-2013, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sweet Daddy Hate

If this team is as leery of Brokedick Dungver as many of you are, we might as well just pack it the **** up right now.

Contrary to current belief, they are NOT that good.

Their offense is held together by a duct-taped, chicken-neck.

They have no Terrell Davis to bail them out.

Their receiving corps is raw, bordering on jack-shit.

No superstar TE.

Their coach is a laughable abortion,

and their defense was never elite and has lost key pieces.

ChiefsCountry · 08-05-2013, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Maverick91579

Serious question.

If you think Alex Smith is shitty.

What is Blaine Gabbert, Mark Sanchez, Kevin Kolb, Christian Ponder. What is the adjective to describe them? I mean being completely honest, Alex is better than them right?

They are all the same level of shitty. Which was stupid to give up two second round picks for Alex Smith.

chiefzilla1501 · 08-05-2013, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by keg in kc

That team was an aberration, and you know it.

Romeo's losing season was the abberration. The Chiefs made the playoffs in 2010 behind a shitty QB. The next year, they were a step away from making the playoffs even without Jamaal Charles, Eric Berry, Moeaki, and with Houston playing half the season.

This team is easily in the hunt. They are a long shot to go deep in the playoffs, and don't know that they ever will behind Alex Smith, but there's no way anyone can claim this team can't compete this year.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 08-05-2013, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcellus

And you realize that being wrong last year has zero bearing on this year?

Question...

answered.

chiefzilla1501 · 08-05-2013, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

They are all the same level of shitty. Which was stupid to give up two second round picks for Alex Smith.

Smith is better than those guys by a mile.

But he's not close to an elite QB. Let's not overrate him or underrate him.

Hammock Parties · 08-05-2013, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501

there's no way anyone can claim this team can't compete this year.

If Alex Smith maintains his checkdown/sack artist ways, and our #2 WR position remains a dumpster fire, and Sean Smith continues giving up first downs at a league-worst pace...we're definitely going to get our asses kicked against good teams.

08-05-2013, 02:59 PM
Hog's Gone Fishin Fish are scared of me Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $1530477	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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