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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

**007** · 08-09-2013, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Bo's Pelini

They've had 6 months to prepare. The last time we opened the season in Florida we won.

1993

ThaVirus · 08-09-2013, 12:56 AM

So who's the scrub on the Jag's roster that has his career day against us?

Is their TE any good? He'll probably go for 150.

Maybe Blaine Gabbert..

Sorter · 08-09-2013, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by beach tribe

All our #2 needs to do is run fast.....thats it.

,

If that was true, Heyward-Bay would be fantastic, along with Ted Ginn Jr.

Marcellus · 08-09-2013, 06:26 AM

Damn, I wonder if Clay will be bale to wake up from the beating he took last night.

Sandy Vagina · 08-09-2013, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by NJChiefsFan

I really don't have an opinion one way or another about you because I really haven't tried to form one or read enough of your posts, but this response always makes me wonder. It's not just you, a lot of people do it. If you are really indifferent about their opinions, why respond at all? Isn't being indifferent mean you are...indifferent. Do what you want, but I always wonder this when people make a response claiming to be indifferent.

If you are indifferent, you shouldn't care whether they think you actually are indifferent to their feelings or not. Just a pet-peeve of mine. Feel free to be indifferent about it.

I was trying to be funny, but I missed the mark.. no problem.

It was clear to me that the two commenting were trying to get a reaction from me... so I gave them a phony and animated reaction.. and then made it clear that it was phony and mocking their attempt to get the reaction they wanted.

I am indifferent to ALL of you... because I don't know you... don't care to know you. You are simply internet people to yap with to amuse myself and pass the time. I don't feel that need to form relationships with people on the internet or truly get to know them... so in that, I will always be indifferent to comments made about me.

I rather talk about football and players... when people try and talk about me? It's a pointless avenue to venture... because this isn't a place to talk about me or you.. it's supposed to be all about the football and players. The rest? All the **** you and fist yourself comments? That's all pointless, silly, and harmless. Words really don't hurt when coming from people you don't know or care about.

I hope this clears things up for you... but if it doesn't? Should that really bother me?

Chief Roundup · 08-09-2013, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Simply Red

horrid Quarterback - just awful. Matt Cassel on an annual 'on' day is better than Alex Smith ever was in a game.

I'm not sure what other proof people need?

I really DO hope he proves to be a great QB or grows into one, some magical way. I am still a Chiefs fan.

Wait you think Matt Cassel is better than Alex Smith?

beach tribe · 08-09-2013, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Sorter

If that was true, Heyward-Bay would be fantastic, along with Ted Ginn Jr.

Those guys actually wouldnt be horrible as a #2 wr in this offense.

**Rausch** · 08-09-2013, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ThaVirus

So who's the scrub on the Jag's roster that has his career day against us?

Is their TE any good? He'll probably go for 150.

Maybe Blaine Gabbert..

I think MoJo will help keep the game close...

beach tribe · 08-09-2013, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ThaVirus

I'm hoping he meant guerilla.

Still not even sure how that would apply given the situation..

TO was like a fn gorilla.
Bowe could be the same.
Fn Donkey Kong.

**Mav** · 08-09-2013, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by beach tribe

Those guys actually wouldnt be horrible as a #2 wr in this offense.

Heyward Bey, maybe.

Tedd Ginn, cant catch, run routes, and is scared to take a hit.....

Fat Elvis · 08-09-2013, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by beach tribe

TO was like a fn gorilla.
Bowe could be the same.
Fn Donkey Kong.

Demetrius Harris. The guy is currently our #4 TE, but he is a beast. He is 6'7" tall. His shoulders are as broad as some of these guys are tall....

ThaVirus · 08-09-2013, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Rausch

I think MoJo will help keep the game close...

I feel like it has to be a no-name. The guy will go off on us and we'll probably never hear from him again..

Cecil Shorts maybe.

Halfcan · 08-09-2013, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat Elvis

Demetrius Harris. The guy is currently our #4 TE, but he is a beast. He is 6'7" tall. His shoulders are as broad as some of these guys are tall....

Yep looking forward to seeing him- his name has popped up several times in camp reports.

6'7 on a high fade route in the endzone would be hard to cover.

Halfcan · 08-09-2013, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ThaVirus

I'm hoping he meant guerilla.

Still not even sure how that would apply given the situation..

He was just Monkeying around.

Jakemall · 08-09-2013, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Maverick91579

Heyward Bey, maybe.

Tedd Ginn, cant catch, run routes, and is scared to take a hit.....

And somewhere along the way forgot how to return punts and kick-offs.

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Hog's Gone Fishin Fish are scared of me Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $1720477	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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