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OrtonsPiercedTaint · 02-09-2014, 12:48 PM

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Chiefs QB Alex Smith looks to the future, not the season past
By GARRETT JOHNSTON

http://www.kansascity.com/2014/02/08...he-future.html

Special to The Star

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — Barely a month removed from one of the Chiefs’ biggest games in years, Alex Smith is still feeling the sting of the season-ending playoff loss at Indianapolis.

Smith and his professional partner, Brendon Todd, finished three rounds at 16-under 199 and were not in position to make the cut when play was suspended Saturday because of darkness.

“You get over it enough for sure, but it always kind of stays there a little bit,” Smith said. “You kind of have a little bitter taste in your mouth, and I don’t think that ever leaves until next season.”

Smith is not into second-guessing the way the game unfolded either. He is however looking forward to the development of coach Andy Reid’s offense moving in to their second year together.

“I’m very excited, if you look at our last eight or nine games offensively, we really did some good things and took off a little bit there,” Smith said. “And we got some momentum heading into the offseason. Obviously the playoff game was tough to take, but there are some positive things, too.”

A significant change toward a pass-heavy offense midway through the season showed a gradual building of trust between coach and personnel.

“It just kind of happened naturally,’ Smith said. “I think the defense was playing great for the first half, and we played some good defenses as well.

“It was our first year in the offense, we didn’t turn the ball over, we were opportunistic in the red zone, but yes we didn’t really have the entire playbook at hand, and that’s to be expected in the first year with a lot of new faces. So as the year went on and we got more comfortable and coach Reid got more comfortable with us and his staff, he started to trust us with more and we showed that we could handle it. By the end, I was feeling really good about things.”

Smith was also glad to see a great development in 24-year-old receiver AJ Jenkins last season. In that 45-44 playoff loss, Jenkins’ number was called on a key third-down play in the fourth quarter. Jenkins gained 27 yards and a first down.

“He came along all season,” Smith said. “and really it was coach Reid and it was a play that was designed for AJ. It was him all the way, and he stepped up with Donnie (Avery) going down.

“We put a lot of trust in him, he’d worked hard and took some huge steps I thought as the season went on, and he made a huge play there on a third down.”

That game also gave Smith a chance to show off his arm and open up the passing game.

“It was fun, I felt like Indy was just kind of a taste of what we could do,” Smith said.

Since the playoff loss, Smith participated in the Pro Bowl in Hawaii and attended the Super Bowl in New Jersey. Smith and his family are staying in northern California, and Smith says he’s “not sure” if he’ll return until April.

There are also contract questions that naturally arise.

“I’d love to be (in Kansas City),” he said. “We’ll see. I’ve still got one more year on my contract. It’s such a year-to-year deal anyway, so we’ll see what happens.

“I think at this point when you get veteran enough it’s always year to year. You just understand it’s the nature of the game. You’ve got to play good, otherwise you move on, so I don’t care how many years you’ve got on a contract, for me it’s just to be expected.”

Ultimately, Smith is happy to see the team’s progress.

“I’m excited,” Smith said. “We’re a young team. We did some things, but you’ve got to start all over now.”

-King- · 02-11-2014, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare

Why couldn't he maintain the lead with the shit secondary of the Colts? "Good enough" wasn't enough

Cause he doesn't play defense.

How many times do you have to be owned on this subject before you stop saying stupid shit?
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**Tribal Warfare** · 02-11-2014, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by scott free

That shit secondary was good enough to beat the Broncos and Seahawks among others...

but he couldn't maintain the lead, and that secondary was playing like shit in THAT game. The other games don't mean squat, during the playoff game the Colts secondary was shitting themselves.

**BossChief** · 02-11-2014, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare

Why couldn't he maintain the lead with the shit secondary of the Colts? "Good enough" wasn't enough

Dude. Let. It. Go.

I think the longer you hold onto this Alex Smith grudge, the less you are gonna enjoy this team going forward.

I mean, really...did we just go through a span of nearly 10 years worth of high draft picks being developed in front of us to where half the teams starters are probowl quality and you're gonna throw the baby out with the bath water?

I think we all need to realize that this Alex Smith/Andy Reid marriage has the definite possibility of being BETTER than the Andy Reid/Donovan McNabb marriage was, albeit for a shorter time.

Maybe Alex just needed a coach that could use all his tools and now he has one.

The man played the best football of his career in the last 7 games (including the playoff game)

Take a deep breath and try to enjoy the ride.

**Tribal Warfare** · 02-11-2014, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BossChief

Dude. Let. It. Go.

Grudge? No grudge at all, if you want to add emotions in the issue then that's your thing.

-King- · 02-11-2014, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare

but he couldn't maintain the lead, and that secondary was playing like shit in THAT game. The other games don't mean squat, during the playoff game the Colts secondary was shitting themselves.

380 yards
4 touchdowns
57 yards

How many QBs had better games against the colts this season?
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Big Poppa Payne · 02-11-2014, 08:45 PM

Alex Smith played great in that wild card game, he was scrambling, extending plays and making things happen. The defense let the team down, Alex didn't lose that game. Injuries, little to no pressure on Luck and piss poor safety play lost that game. Oh, and Bob Sutton.

**Tribal Warfare** · 02-11-2014, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by npayne1978

Alex Smith played great in that wild card game, he was scrambling, extending plays and making things happen. The defense let him down, he didn't lose that game.

He couldn't maintain plain and simple. If Alex did it would be a different discussion all together.

**MahiMike** · 02-11-2014, 08:48 PM

"Smith and his professional partner,"

For a minute I thought we were talking about Aaron Rodgers.

-King- · 02-11-2014, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare

He couldn't maintain plain and simple. If Alex did it would be a different discussion all together.

Do you, prison bitch and reerun share a helmet?
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Big Poppa Payne · 02-11-2014, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare

He couldn't maintain plain and simple. If Alex did it would be a different discussion all together.

Maintain? You must of watched a different game then I did. I thought Alex Smith did everything that could be expected out of him. If he didn't play like he did in the first half the Chiefs would've been blown out.

**Easy 6** · 02-11-2014, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare

He couldn't maintain plain and simple. If Alex did it would be a different discussion all together.

13 points, on the road, in the playoffs, after the colts had the half to adjust, without his best weapon and then without his #2 receiver... should. have. won. the. game.

I know those facts wont change your mind among a few others, but the truth is our defense sucked on ballsack and our offense played great... it really is that simple.

**Tribal Warfare** · 02-11-2014, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by scott free

13 points, on the road, in the playoffs, after the colts had the half to adjust, without his best weapon and then without his #2 receiver... should. have. won. the. game.

I know those facts wont change your mind among a few others, but the truth is our defense sucked on ballsack and our offense played great... it really is that simple.

He couldn't maintain the lead is fact when had that 28 point cushion. Franchise QBs do that when put in that situation.

Brock · 02-11-2014, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare

but he couldn't maintain the lead, and that secondary was playing like shit in THAT game. The other games don't mean squat, during the playoff game the Colts secondary was shitting themselves.

You do have a point, but it takes more than great qb play to win in the playoffs. He played better than anyone had a right to expect, and nobody bailed him out when the passing game stopped working. The guy's pretty good, and this team has huge problems elsewhere.

Big Poppa Payne · 02-11-2014, 08:59 PM

Imagine what he will do if they give him some weapons, mainly a #1 WR and a consistent TE who can catch the ball and stay healthy.

**Bowser** · 02-11-2014, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare

He couldn't maintain the lead is fact when had that 28 point cushion. Franchise QBs do that when put in that situation.

Come on. That was a historic defensive collapse, and Andy played it safe on offense 3/4ths of the second half of that game.

Alex is just fine. Blame the defense for Indy. This shouldn't even be being discussed.

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OrtonsPiercedTaint MVP Join Date: Dec 2012 Casino cash: $10004980	Alex speaks of playbook and contract Chiefs Chiefs QB Alex Smith looks to the future, not the season past By GARRETT JOHNSTON http://www.kansascity.com/2014/02/08...he-future.html Special to The Star PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — Barely a month removed from one of the Chiefs’ biggest games in years, Alex Smith is still feeling the sting of the season-ending playoff loss at Indianapolis. Smith and his professional partner, Brendon Todd, finished three rounds at 16-under 199 and were not in position to make the cut when play was suspended Saturday because of darkness. “You get over it enough for sure, but it always kind of stays there a little bit,” Smith said. “You kind of have a little bitter taste in your mouth, and I don’t think that ever leaves until next season.” Smith is not into second-guessing the way the game unfolded either. He is however looking forward to the development of coach Andy Reid’s offense moving in to their second year together. “I’m very excited, if you look at our last eight or nine games offensively, we really did some good things and took off a little bit there,” Smith said. “And we got some momentum heading into the offseason. Obviously the playoff game was tough to take, but there are some positive things, too.” A significant change toward a pass-heavy offense midway through the season showed a gradual building of trust between coach and personnel. “It just kind of happened naturally,’ Smith said. “I think the defense was playing great for the first half, and we played some good defenses as well. “It was our first year in the offense, we didn’t turn the ball over, we were opportunistic in the red zone, but yes we didn’t really have the entire playbook at hand, and that’s to be expected in the first year with a lot of new faces. So as the year went on and we got more comfortable and coach Reid got more comfortable with us and his staff, he started to trust us with more and we showed that we could handle it. By the end, I was feeling really good about things.” Smith was also glad to see a great development in 24-year-old receiver AJ Jenkins last season. In that 45-44 playoff loss, Jenkins’ number was called on a key third-down play in the fourth quarter. Jenkins gained 27 yards and a first down. “He came along all season,” Smith said. “and really it was coach Reid and it was a play that was designed for AJ. It was him all the way, and he stepped up with Donnie (Avery) going down. “We put a lot of trust in him, he’d worked hard and took some huge steps I thought as the season went on, and he made a huge play there on a third down.” That game also gave Smith a chance to show off his arm and open up the passing game. “It was fun, I felt like Indy was just kind of a taste of what we could do,” Smith said. Since the playoff loss, Smith participated in the Pro Bowl in Hawaii and attended the Super Bowl in New Jersey. Smith and his family are staying in northern California, and Smith says he’s “not sure” if he’ll return until April. There are also contract questions that naturally arise. “I’d love to be (in Kansas City),” he said. “We’ll see. I’ve still got one more year on my contract. It’s such a year-to-year deal anyway, so we’ll see what happens. “I think at this point when you get veteran enough it’s always year to year. You just understand it’s the nature of the game. You’ve got to play good, otherwise you move on, so I don’t care how many years you’ve got on a contract, for me it’s just to be expected.” Ultimately, Smith is happy to see the team’s progress. “I’m excited,” Smith said. “We’re a young team. We did some things, but you’ve got to start all over now.”
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