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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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Reid Ferrin
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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

Brock · 08-05-2013, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiefaholic

Nobody's force feeding the buffet to you. Feel free to get your ass up from the table and eat at the buffet across town.

'Merica!

**DeezNutz** · 08-05-2013, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by RunKC

Just curious..what if the Chiefs become playoff regulars and make an AFC Championship game in the next 3 years?

I'll party like it's 1993.

Marcellus · 08-05-2013, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex Smith HATER

I'll probably feel differently. Hopefully.

All I can tell you right now, at this point in time, I cannot get excited about this team.

And by God you will make sure nobody else does either!

Marcellus · 08-05-2013, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

I'll party like it's 1993.

**DeezNutz** · 08-05-2013, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcellus

And by God you will make sure nobody else does either!

Just using your post as a jumping-off place:

If another poster is negatively affecting your personal level of enjoyment or interest, it's probably time to take a self-imposed vacation from the site.

If there isn't argument in an intellectual sense, there would be damn near no point to CP.

Poster one: I love the Chiefs!
Poster two: Me, too! (air chopping)

Not directed at you personally, but people bitching about people bitching is the single most ironic recurring element on this forum.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 08-05-2013, 06:39 PM

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Reid Ferrin
Chiefs Insider

Aaaaaaaaaaaand I stopped right there.

Hog's Gone Fishin · 08-05-2013, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex Smith HATER

It's hard for me to enjoy a football team that doesn't convince me it's ever headed for glory.

this year will finally be different. You will be able to enjoy !!!!!

Sweet Daddy Hate · 08-05-2013, 06:41 PM

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"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."

Lil' Smithy?

**DaneMcCloud** · 08-05-2013, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Sweet Daddy Hate

Aaaaaaaaaaaand I stopped right there.

reerun

Hammock Parties · 08-05-2013, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Hog Farmer

this year will finally be different. You will be able to enjoy !!!!!

I "enjoyed" 95-99, 2006, 2010 and half of 2007.

I've learned harsh lessons.

My Chiefs dick needs elite QB viagra to work ever again.

Chiefaholic · 08-05-2013, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex Smith HATER

I'll probably feel differently. Hopefully.

All I can tell you right now, at this point in time, I cannot get excited about this team.

Here's my take on the situation. This franchise sat back on their heels so long with Carl Peterson that everybody was inching for ANYBODY else to grab the reins to the franchise and take it a different direction. Clark answered the fans wishes and went out and paid premium dollar for what was considered the best possible option available in Pioli. The problem was giving him too much power and letting him hire puppets for coaches to run the team HIS way. That was a HUGE mistake and Clark ate the remainder of his contract and once again hired the best possible coach / GM and gave both of them equal power to build the ideal team.

I'm not going to sit here and whine like a teenage girl about their decisions until they have an opportunity to put together a team they envision to fit their offensive and defensive needs. Two to three years should be sufficient time to see where this franchise is heading.

**Gonzo** · 08-05-2013, 06:48 PM

I was out there saturday... Chase looked ****ing awesome, Alex looked ok, bray was an overwhelming "meh, not bad" and Stanzi was

.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 08-05-2013, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

reerun

Yes, had I continued to read that lackey's worthless ****ing drivel, reerunation would have been imminent! Have to be careful these days.

Chiefaholic · 08-05-2013, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

reerun

Yeah but that makes him feel like he fits in with the rest of the school girl drama queens. You know damn good and well he actually read the article but didn't have anything intelligent to add to the conversation.

**DeezNutz** · 08-05-2013, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Gonzo

I was out there saturday... Chase looked ****ing awesome, Alex looked ok, bray was an overwhelming "meh, not bad" and Stanzi was

.

Really? First time I've read that this year. No bullshit.

08-05-2013, 02:59 PM
Hog's Gone Fishin Fish are scared of me Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $1540477	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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