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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

Tombstone RJ · 08-05-2013, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Flachief58

Stop drinking and go to bed...

well... ok.

mcaj22 · 08-05-2013, 09:03 PM

Dunta Robinson has been awful ever since he ripped his hamstring off his leg, got really slow and then had 2 or 3 concussions in his time in Atlanta

I mean, thats pretty much how you lose a gigantic step and arent worth close to the money you are getting.

he's not worth what we gave him either. Just a desperate contract prior to FA in case we couldnt get anything else in FA or the draft, which was stupid when we could have easily drafted a CB at 1 overall instead of a ****ing RT.

chiefzilla1501 · 08-05-2013, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mcaj22

Dunta Robinson is Stanford Routt part II

Sean Smith is probably a little better than Javier Arenas

Our FS is still a pathetic pile of talent. The fact that we still havent went after a real FS to go with Berry boggles my mind with the slow turds that cant play the run or the pass we put back the last couple of years.

Hell, call Jon McGraw I'd rather have him

You're exaggerating. Robinson and Smith aren't world beaters, but they're not major liabilities at their positions. And Demps / Abdullah add depth, and can potentially start. It's a hell of a lot better than the year we were forced to start Piscitelli and sometimes Donald Washington at Safety. Our Secondary is adequate enough.

BigCatDaddy · 08-05-2013, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Oh, good ****ing grief.

85% completion rate is expected???

Are you new?

I've heard Alice described by people from SF as "The Best QB in the NFL Monday-Saturday". So yeah it's somewhat expected and anything else would be a cause for concern.

**BossChief** · 08-05-2013, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcellus

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?

JFC you arent happy unless everyone is sitting around the campfire talking about the Chiefs winning this years superbowl while making s'mores, are you?

I've said lots and lots of positive stuff about Alex, but when I say he struggles for a few plays, some here act like I am insulting a family member of theirs.

Sorry, but this team won 2 games last year and until they start showing that things are turning around significantly, there is nothing wrong with being in wait and see mode where we don't believe this is a playoff team until they can beat good teams in real games on Sunday's.

mcaj22 · 08-05-2013, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501

You're exaggerating. Robinson and Smith aren't world beaters, but they're not major liabilities at their positions. And Demps / Abdullah add depth, and can potentially start. It's a hell of a lot better than the year we were forced to start Piscitelli and sometimes Donald Washington at Safety. Our Secondary is adequate enough.

Dunta Robinson was one of the worst CBs in the league last year

Kendrick Lewis was the worst FS

do you not watch football?

FlaChief58 · 08-05-2013, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BossChief

Sorry, but this team won 2 games last year and until they start showing that things are turning around significantly, there is nothing wrong with being in wait and see mode where we don't believe this is a playoff team until they can beat good teams in real games on Sunday's.

Amen

**petegz28** · 08-05-2013, 09:14 PM

Meh, it's camp. That being said some of you are just a pocket full of shit. If the reports in camp say Alex is doing bad you're all over it, blasting him saying he sucks and what not.

If a report says he is doing good you pick it apart and find reasons to bitch about it.

It's ****ing camp. In his last 25 games the guy has been one of the best QB's in the league.

Just chill and let's see how things unfold for a bit.

Cassel is gone...enjoy it for a few pre-season games, already

**BossChief** · 08-05-2013, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex Smith HATER

2010 team played a ridiculously easy schedule.

This is a tough schedule this year, IMO. I know, you will disagree.

We have a lot of winnable games this year. This isn't a tough schedule.

**Buzz** · 08-05-2013, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Flachief58

Heroin is a helluva drug

and here I thought it was the Kool-Aid? Just saying hopes are high, the bar is low, rinse repeat, another season of being a Chiefs fan.

chiefzilla1501 · 08-05-2013, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mcaj22

Dunta Robinson was one of the worst CBs in the league last year

Kendrick Lewis was the worst FS

do you not watch football?

Dunta Robinson is adequate enough to play Nickel and he's not one of the worst in the league. Kendrick Lewis is the same Kendrick Lewis we've played with the last 3 years, unless I'm missing something. The panic over a Nickel corner and Free Safety is just plain ridiculous. We're not going to put 11 pro bowlers on the field.

**petegz28** · 08-05-2013, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BossChief

We have a lot of winnable games this year. This isn't a tough schedule.

It may be tough and it may not be. Every year the NFL has a ton of surprises and the one thing we can count on is what we say in pre-season will be much different than what we say come playoff time

Hammock Parties · 08-05-2013, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BossChief

We have a lot of winnable games this year. This isn't a tough schedule.

I've seen people post some funny stuff like "we can beat Dallas."

FlaChief58 · 08-05-2013, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Tainted

and here I thought it was the Kool-Aid? Just saying hopes are high, the bar is low, rinse repeat, another season of being a Chiefs fan.

Sounds about right

**BossChief** · 08-05-2013, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501

Dunta Robinson is adequate enough to play Nickel and he's not one of the worst in the league. Kendrick Lewis is the same Kendrick Lewis we've played with the last 3 years, unless I'm missing something. The panic over a Nickel corner and Free Safety is just plain ridiculous. We're not going to put 11 pro bowlers on the field.

Robinson is gonna be a complete liability. He couldn't stay with anyone when I was at camp.

Any team with a halfway decent slot receiver is gonna destroy him.

08-05-2013, 02:59 PM
Hog's Gone Fishin Fish are scared of me Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $1690477	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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mcaj22 MVP Join Date: Feb 2010 Casino cash: $10014454	Dunta Robinson has been awful ever since he ripped his hamstring off his leg, got really slow and then had 2 or 3 concussions in his time in Atlanta I mean, thats pretty much how you lose a gigantic step and arent worth close to the money you are getting. he's not worth what we gave him either. Just a desperate contract prior to FA in case we couldnt get anything else in FA or the draft, which was stupid when we could have easily drafted a CB at 1 overall instead of a ****ing RT.
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petegz28 Supporter Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Olathe, Ks Casino cash: $2784127	Meh, it's camp. That being said some of you are just a pocket full of shit. If the reports in camp say Alex is doing bad you're all over it, blasting him saying he sucks and what not. If a report says he is doing good you pick it apart and find reasons to bitch about it. It's ****ing camp. In his last 25 games the guy has been one of the best QB's in the league. Just chill and let's see how things unfold for a bit. Cassel is gone...enjoy it for a few pre-season games, already
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