Kansas City Chiefs: 10 things to watch vs the Bengals
By Ben Almquist
Kansas City Chiefs: 10 Things To Watch Vs The Bengals
#2 Is Alex Smith Still Getting Aggressive?
When Alex Smith uncorked a 32 yard strike to Tyreek Hill to kick off things last week, Kansas City Chiefs fans went nuts. It was an aggressive play call and execution that we haven’t seen much of in Kansas City in recent years. In fact, it has been one of the biggest criticisms of Smith during his time in KC.
It is no secret that this is likely Alex Smith’s last season in Kansas City. That means he is likely playing for his next (and final?) contract in the NFL. Players in contract years tend to be more aggressive than normal in order to maximize their next deal. If that’s the case for Smith, then Chiefs football could be a lot of fun to watch this year.Alex Smi
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Of course there will be an increase in mistakes if Alex Smith is more aggressive this year. However, it’s very possible that Chiefs fans will overlook that if they get to see some more deep passing. It may even pay off for the team as it would be an added wrinkle for the offense. Opening up more of the field can definitely be a big advantage.