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**Tribal Warfare** · 08-25-2015, 02:44 AM

Alex Smith hopes deep ball a bigger part of Chiefs' game plan

Now that you’re throwing to Jeremy Maclin, can you take advantage of the deep ball more than you have in the past?

Alex Smith: Absolutely. I think two things: For one, the deep ball for sure is something that gets a lot of attention. It’s a matter of time and striking when it’s right and being able to take advantage of those opportunities that are few and far between -- and when you get them, you’ve got to be able to hit them. That’s kind of the nature of it. They are a lower percentage just across the board. I think as far as Jeremy goes, I think he’s the type of receiver that excels in all the areas. I think that’s his biggest strength is just watching from afar. I don’t think you can kind of pigeon-hole him as just a speed guy or over-the-top guy. His game is way more complex than that, and he can do a lot of different things.

The Chiefs are trying to become a more explosive, higher-scoring offensive team. Does that fit with your abilities?

Smith: I’m the quarterback. Pretty central. You’ve got to get better. To be complacent or settled with where you are, you’ve got to continually be getting better and you need to be taking steps forward, and I’m a part of that. And it wasn’t good enough last year. So the part is, yeah, how are we going to continue to take steps and what is the plan to do that? And some of that is new faces coming in and you have to jell quickly and bring it together.

You are just 11-41-1 in your career when the opposing team scores 20 points or more. Why do you think that is?

Smith: Every situation is different, and not to go back and be comparing things like that, but the mentality was different [in San Francisco]. That team was built different, and offensively, our mindset was different. The mindset was a little more ball-control, and it wasn’t necessarily a shootout type of deal and that wasn’t our mentality, so we weren’t trying to do that. So really, for us, it was about going out and executing that and trying to get the team win. So it’s tough to compare the two because I just feel the situations are different, and that really was our game plan as a team. That was our mentality, whereas here, that really wasn’t the case.

There’s a lot of talk about how Travis Kelce has grown both on and off the field since his rookie season. Do you have a story or anecdote about him that illustrates that?

Smith: He popped his head in [recently] into the quarterback meeting, and we’re talking about looks and he already wants adjustments to get the ball, and you’re doing things at the line of scrimmage, changing plays with him. With how they’re playing him, leverage-wise, he wants a different route so he can get the football. [Recently] in practice, I can hear him make calls at the line of scrimmage because he wants the football. Things like that, it’s encouraging because he’s obviously a tremendous player, but it’s so great to see that confidence there on the field, calling for when he wants the football. As a quarterback, it’s encouraging. You want a bunch of guys out there that are feeling good about their matchup and want the football. So certainly for him, it’s understanding that as a young guy, sometimes you’re out there and you just kind of are trying to do your job, so to speak. And for him to understand when he’s got the good look and when it’s probably coming to him, to be calling for it, it’s fun. He’s ready for adjustments. He knows all of the things we’re capable of and certainly, when he’s calling for it before I am, that’s for sure a good thing.

O.city · 08-27-2015, 11:38 AM

I'm not gonna argue with you on this, I don't really value or care too much for what you do or will have to say on the subject of Smith.

Carry on

Mr. Laz · 08-27-2015, 11:40 AM

This is no longer as much about Alex Smith as it is about Andy Reid.

fool me once ..... fool me 3 times .... fool me endlessly

Reid is choosing this, repeatedly

O.city · 08-27-2015, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

This is no longer as much about Alex Smith as it is about Andy Reid.

fool me once ..... fool me 3 times .... fool me endlessly

Reid is choosing this, repeatedly

Choosing what?

ThaVirus · 08-27-2015, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Sandy Cheeks

Yeah, it's not like we have had any time to see how Smith does when he is receiving competent help from the OL and WRs.

.. oh wait.

Right. 10 seasons under his belt and he's never had a competent offensive line or receiving corps.

**BigMeatballDave** · 08-27-2015, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by OctoberFart

Typical chef fan that can't handle the truth. Yes the Raiders have been awful but so has KC. That is the difference in the two. Raider fans know we have been crap and KC fans think they are a legit team when they are crap. Enjoy Andy throwing on 3rd and 2 and Smith throwing a pass behind the los.

Yes, from 07-12 it was shit.

At least the Chiefs have a solid team. We're not likely to win any championships in the near future, but at least they're competitive.

That is certainly better than not sniffing 9 wins in a season for more than a decade.

**BigMeatballDave** · 08-27-2015, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

This is no longer as much about Alex Smith as it is about Andy Reid.

fool me once ..... fool me 3 times .... fool me endlessly

Reid is choosing this, repeatedly

They traded 2 2nds for him. With that kind of investment, they have to see it through. This is season 3. If there isn't marked improvement, they should move on.

Mr. Laz · 08-27-2015, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by O.city

Choosing what?

Choosing Alex Smith and all that goes with Alex Smith

Alex Smith had another year on his contract when they extended him, they could have waited. Reid has had Aaron Murry throw 1 gawd dam pass so far this preseason. He's not pushing his development. As far as i can tell he's not pushing anyone but Alex Smith.

Alex Smith is who Reid wants, this is on him.

Reid didn't want Evan Mathis, La'el Collins or any other Oline improvement etc. Oline continues to be shaky with a QB that needs a strong Oline.

Whatever happens, this is on Reid ... this is what he wanted.

**Mav** · 08-27-2015, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Sweet Daddy Williams

As intriguing as this 49'er flame war has become....

blech.

Well you can blame him. I'm sure you and Clay have pos repped him to high hell, so this is what you guys get.

"Kaepernick is da truth!"

"Deez Alice Smiff ball washers are ruining our Chiefs planet!"

Ironic isn't it?

Mr. Laz · 08-27-2015, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by BigMeatballDave

They traded 2 2nds for him. With that kind of investment, the have to see it through. This is only season 3. If there isn't marked improvement, they should move on.

and yet they extended Alex Smith a year before they had to

doubling down on a pair of 2's is beyond stupid

You don't stick with a bad player just because you drafted him or traded for him. You need to know when to cut your losses and move on.

If Eric Fisher doesn't step up this year it's time to move on

Not developing any options other than Alex Smith is just dumb

Looks to me like Andy Reid has decided that this is his last team and that Alex Smith is his last QB. No need to do anything else when Reid will just retire if it doesn't work out.

**BigMeatballDave** · 08-27-2015, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

Reid didn't want Evan Mathis, La'el Collins or any other Oline improvement etc. Oline continues to be shaky with a QB that needs a strong Oline.

Whatever happens, this is on Reid ... this is what he wanted.

I believe we all agreed the line looked good, or at least much improved vs Arizona. I mean, sure it's only one preseason game, bit it was one preseason game and there was improvement.

We all know we're not winning a SB anytime soon, so hop on the bandwagon, or get on the HateTrain with the Sodomites.

O.city · 08-27-2015, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

Choosing Alex Smith and all that goes with Alex Smith

Alex Smith had another year on his contract when they extended him, they could have waited. Reid has had Aaron Murry throw 1 gawd dam pass so far this preseason. He's not pushing his development. As far as i can tell he's not pushing anyone but Alex Smith.

Alex Smith is who Reid wants, this is on him.

Reid didn't want Evan Mathis, La'el Collins or any other Oline improvement etc. Oline continues to be shaky with a QB that needs a strong Oline.

Whatever happens, this is on Reid ... this is what he wanted.

Seems like a pretty big stretch, but ok.

Why would he not want any improvement on the offensive line?

Seems like a lot of witch hunt type stuff here.

**Dave Lane** · 08-27-2015, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Demonpenz

There maybe some incomplete swing passes, but not today, not on my watch. /AS11

At least I won't throw an interception on a RB screen #AS11

My deep ball was never that good

Sandy Vagina · 08-27-2015, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by O.city

I'm not gonna argue with you on this, I don't really value or care too much for what you do or will have to say on the subject of Smith.

Carry on

sounds good..

**Mav** · 08-27-2015, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

Choosing Alex Smith and all that goes with Alex Smith

Alex Smith had another year on his contract when they extended him, they could have waited. Reid has had Aaron Murry throw 1 gawd dam pass so far this preseason. He's not pushing his development. As far as i can tell he's not pushing anyone but Alex Smith.

Alex Smith is who Reid wants, this is on him.

Reid didn't want Evan Mathis, La'el Collins or any other Oline improvement etc. Oline continues to be shaky with a QB that needs a strong Oline.

Whatever happens, this is on Reid ... this is what he wanted.

You don't know that. Collins grew up a Cowboys fan. That's who he wanted to play for. You cant blame Reid for that.

Discuss Thrower · 08-27-2015, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Mav

You don't know that. Collins grew up a Cowboys fan. That's who he wanted to play for. You cant blame Reid for that.

The Chiefs took a RAIDER'S FAN in the first round this year.

Your argument is bogus. As per the usual.

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Tribal Warfare The Boom Boom Room Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Far Beyond Comprehension Casino cash: $602813	Alex Smith hopes deep ball a bigger part of Chiefs' game plan Alex Smith hopes deep ball a bigger part of Chiefs' game plan Now that you’re throwing to Jeremy Maclin, can you take advantage of the deep ball more than you have in the past? Alex Smith: Absolutely. I think two things: For one, the deep ball for sure is something that gets a lot of attention. It’s a matter of time and striking when it’s right and being able to take advantage of those opportunities that are few and far between -- and when you get them, you’ve got to be able to hit them. That’s kind of the nature of it. They are a lower percentage just across the board. I think as far as Jeremy goes, I think he’s the type of receiver that excels in all the areas. I think that’s his biggest strength is just watching from afar. I don’t think you can kind of pigeon-hole him as just a speed guy or over-the-top guy. His game is way more complex than that, and he can do a lot of different things. The Chiefs are trying to become a more explosive, higher-scoring offensive team. Does that fit with your abilities? Smith: I’m the quarterback. Pretty central. You’ve got to get better. To be complacent or settled with where you are, you’ve got to continually be getting better and you need to be taking steps forward, and I’m a part of that. And it wasn’t good enough last year. So the part is, yeah, how are we going to continue to take steps and what is the plan to do that? And some of that is new faces coming in and you have to jell quickly and bring it together. You are just 11-41-1 in your career when the opposing team scores 20 points or more. Why do you think that is? Smith: Every situation is different, and not to go back and be comparing things like that, but the mentality was different [in San Francisco]. That team was built different, and offensively, our mindset was different. The mindset was a little more ball-control, and it wasn’t necessarily a shootout type of deal and that wasn’t our mentality, so we weren’t trying to do that. So really, for us, it was about going out and executing that and trying to get the team win. So it’s tough to compare the two because I just feel the situations are different, and that really was our game plan as a team. That was our mentality, whereas here, that really wasn’t the case. There’s a lot of talk about how Travis Kelce has grown both on and off the field since his rookie season. Do you have a story or anecdote about him that illustrates that? Smith: He popped his head in [recently] into the quarterback meeting, and we’re talking about looks and he already wants adjustments to get the ball, and you’re doing things at the line of scrimmage, changing plays with him. With how they’re playing him, leverage-wise, he wants a different route so he can get the football. [Recently] in practice, I can hear him make calls at the line of scrimmage because he wants the football. Things like that, it’s encouraging because he’s obviously a tremendous player, but it’s so great to see that confidence there on the field, calling for when he wants the football. As a quarterback, it’s encouraging. You want a bunch of guys out there that are feeling good about their matchup and want the football. So certainly for him, it’s understanding that as a young guy, sometimes you’re out there and you just kind of are trying to do your job, so to speak. And for him to understand when he’s got the good look and when it’s probably coming to him, to be calling for it, it’s fun. He’s ready for adjustments. He knows all of the things we’re capable of and certainly, when he’s calling for it before I am, that’s for sure a good thing.
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