Chiefs Covitz:Alex Smith will play entire first half of Sunday’s preseason game - Page 4

**Tribal Warfare** · 08-13-2014, 01:47 AM

Alex Smith will play entire first half of Sunday’s preseason game

Chiefs coach Andy Reid said starter Alex Smith would likely play the entire first half on Sunday night at Carolina, but the rest of the quarterback rotation has not been determined.

The starting offense struggled in the preseason opener against Cincinnati, going three-and-out, settling for a short field goal and Smith lost a fumble when sacked. Smith said he had a simple goal for Sunday night: Hold onto the football.

“That was the biggest play for me in my (time on the field),” Smith said. “You look at two third-and-shorts that we didn’t convert, one on the run play and the last on the pass play ... miscommunication there with the receivers. You just can’t have it.

“To me, two plays jumped out — one, the fumble, you just can’t have turnovers. The second one, that third-and-2 down there, in the red zone, if you convert, you have a good chance of walking away with a touchdown. Those are big downs, we know that. You have to execute those and it’s all kind of in the details.”

**Mav** · 08-13-2014, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Cochise

To allow a starter to get game reps in order to be ready for the season?

Why play any starters at all in the preseason?

All of this. Plus I thought teams usually extend out in game two, then really extend game three.

**TimBone** · 08-13-2014, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Guru

Daniel isn't going anywhere.

yea, I know.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 08-13-2014, 11:42 AM

Thank God. I was getting worried!

**TimBone** · 08-13-2014, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

tard alert

Haha....yeah, epic failure admittedly was a reach. However, in the first preseason game he looked like the Alex Smith from the first half of 2013. Very underwhelming.

Pasta Little Brioni · 08-13-2014, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Count Zarth

12-16 passing, 80 yards

true fans jizzgasm

He will clown you all season long just like last year!

Mr. Laz · 08-13-2014, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Flybone McTimmerson

Haha....yeah, epic failure admittedly was a reach. However, in the first preseason game he looked like the Alex Smith from the first half of 2013. Very underwhelming.

epic difference between this and your last epic failure of a post

Hammock Parties · 08-13-2014, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Pasta Giant Meatball

He will clown you all season long just like last year!

I remember he clowned me by doing exactly what I said he'd do: not go downfield and play conservatively at an alarming, disgusting rate.

What he have, 3300 yards? Whooptee ****ing do.

**Rausch** · 08-13-2014, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Count Zarth

I remember he clowned me by doing exactly what I said he'd do: not go downfield and play conservatively at an alarming, disgusting rate.

What he have, 3300 yards? Whooptee ****ing do.

During the regular season last year smith didn't have a single 300 yard passing game.

He did have 5 games under 200 yards though. In all but 1 of those sub 200 games he threw 28 passes or more.

And none of those 5 teams had a top 10 pass defense...

Kaepernick · 08-13-2014, 02:30 PM

Weird. That usually doesn't happen until game 3. Ive always thought starting QB's should play longer in preseason. I have always wondered how GMs can evaluate receivers and linemen with a couple of dregs slinging the rock. At least if your starting QB is throwing the ball, you can eliminate horrendous passing as a factor with your receivers.

Hammock Parties · 08-13-2014, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Rausch

During the regular season last year smith didn't have a single 300 yard passing game.

He did have 5 games under 200 yards though. In all but 1 of those sub 200 games he threw 28 passes or more.

And none of those 5 teams had a top 10 pass defense...

Sorry, it's all Bowe's fault.

Reerun_KC · 08-13-2014, 02:33 PM

GoFraud hating on Smith is the best thing that can happen to Alex Smith...

His constant swallowing of Bowe will be the down fall of the guy... Its like clock work.

**Rausch** · 08-13-2014, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaepernick

Weird. That usually doesn't happen until game 3. Ive always thought starting QB's should play longer in preseason.

I think it's a horrible idea. Our line isn't playing well and we don't need Smith getting banged up before the season even starts...

Kaepernick · 08-13-2014, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by milkman

There's a lot of things that you can argue that Smith doesn't do well, but if he is missing a receiver by that much, then you can bet your ass that it almost assuredly was a miscommunication.

And make no mistake, Alex Smith isn't GrBac or Cassel.
He isn't one to point fingers elsewhere when he ****s up.

Smith is very humble and never blames his teammates, even when they deserve it. Alex is his own worst critic. Just a very high character guy.

jd1020 · 08-13-2014, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Rausch

I think it's a horrible idea. Our line isn't playing well and we don't need Smith getting banged up before the season even starts...

I've been told that Daniel can weather the storm in Smith's absence, no need to worry.

saphojunkie · 08-13-2014, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Count Zarth

I remember he clowned me by doing exactly what I said he'd do: not go downfield and play conservatively at an alarming, disgusting rate.

What he have, 3300 yards? Whooptee ****ing do.

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