Number One Overall: The Story of Geno Smith

[Ollieconnolly]

'we're going to take the best player available' Andy Reid 13th March 2013...



Good evening football fans, welcome to the 2013 NFL Draft - Lets get underway - the Kansas City Chiefs are on the clock.

With the 1st pick in the 2013 NFL Draft the Kansas City Chiefs select ... Geno Smith - Quarterback - West Virginia

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Kansas Select Geno Number One Overall!!



Andy Reid has made his first move in rebuilding the Chiefs franchise. Reid who was castigated for putting his house on Michael Vick has declared his hand early drafting Geno Smith number one overall passing on the placer many considered the best overall player, Luke Joeckell (Texas A&M), to fill their much need at Quarterback. This decision to reach for Smith is a huge hit or bust move from the Chiefs front office and will surely shape Andy Reid's future not only in Kansas but the NFL.

Smith rated as the top quarterback prospect coming into the draft was expected by many to go within the top 10 with Buffallo and Oakland the top selected destinations but the former Orange Bowl winning quarterback will see his NFL future and legacy played out under a man who many believe to be the King Maker of signal callers in the league.

Smith considered a true 'Pocket Passer' has much upside but is expected to show some teething issues making the jump to the pro's. some point to his lack of experience in a pro-style offence as a major negative, but the Chiefs surely factored in the impacts Cam Newton and Robert Griffin III had on their franchises.

Smith's College Stats (Senior Year)

GP PYDS PCT TDS INT
13 4205 71.2 42 6

Disclaimer:

Skill Level: All-Madden
Console: PS3
Sliders: The one's of here forget the name with 0 Values
Quarter Length: 15mins
I'm playing just a Geno - but will document the whole league and particulalry the franchises he's at

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Smith to start 1st Pre-Season game, at home to the Cardinals

Arizona Cardinals at Kansas City Chiefs
Jan 1,	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Arizona Cardinals (0-0)	10	7	13	6	36
Kansas City Chiefs (0-0)	7	14	3	13	37

Arizona Cardinals

Kansas City Chiefs PASSING C/A YDS TD INT G.Smith 5/11 106 1 0 M.Cassel 32/62 400 3 2 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD P.Hillis 16 39 2.4 0 J.Charles 8 6 0.7 0 S.Draughn 4 5 1.2 0 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD D.McCluster 9 121 13.4 1 P.Hillis 9 101 11.2 1 T.Moeaki 7 100 14.2 1 T.Copper 5 56 11.2 0 J.Baldwin 2 85 42.5 1 D.Bowe 1 8 8.0 0

Geno Smith played the 1st Quarter of The KC Chiefs first pre-season game at home to the Arizona Cardinals Smith completed just under 50% of his passes but through for over 100yds - 1TD & no INTs.
After the game Head Coach Andy Reid stated 'the starting job is up for grabs, Matt excelled after an excellent start from Geno, we're going to go with the hot hand, the man who protects the ball the best.

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The Chiefs Add Haynesworth

The Kansas City Chiefs have this morning plucked Albert Haynesworth from the Free Agency pool. The DT formerly of the Washington Redskins and New England Patriots has been signed to a 1-year $3.2m deal. In a short statement on the clubs website Coach Reid stated, 'We are developing on offense so we need to be as strong as possible on the defensive side of the ball. Albert adds power and a true fear factor for 0-linemen. He has been called everything under the sun from lazy, to useless from all manner of people in the league, but when i met him i saw nothing but desire in his eyes.

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I have decided to skip the remainder of pre-season and get straight to the start of the regular season .....

Some more house rules, ive reduced the quarter length to 11mins after some unrealistic passing stats.

I'll also be using both of Andy Reids PB's during his tenure in Kansas

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Reid Confirms Smith As Starter In Depth Chart Press Conference


Reid reveals 2012 depth chart

Andy Reid has today revealed the Kansas City Chiefs 2012 Depth Chart with number one overall pick Geno Smith given the starting QB job. Smith was always expected to begin the regular season as the starter but some impressive performances from Matt Cassel gave Reid a 'serious headache.' 'It was tough im not gonna' lie, Matt looked good in pre-season, but the way we're moving forward Geno is our guy.'

Kansas City Chiefs Depth Chart - 2012
Regular Offense
	STARTER	2ND	3RD	4TH
WR	D.Bowe	S.Breaston	D.Wylie
TE	K.Boss (IR)	T.Moeki
LT	E.Winston	B.Albert	D.Stephenson (R)
LG	J.Asamoah	R.Lilja	R.Hochenstein
C	R.Hudson	B.Mattison	L.Patterson
RG	R.Lilja	J.Asamoah	R.Hochenstein
RT	B.Albert	D.Stephenson (R)
WR	J.Baldwin	D.McCluster
QB	G.Smith (R)	M.Cassel	B.Quinn
FB	N.Eachus (R)
HB	J.Charles	P.Hillis	S.Draughn	C.Gray (R)
Base 4-3 Defense
	STARTER	2ND	3RD	4TH
LDE	T.Jackson	G.Dorsey	S.Smith
LDT	A.Haynesworth	J.Powe	A.Toribo
RDT	D.Poe (R)	J.Powe	A Toribo
RDE	G.Dorsey	T.Jackson	S.Smith
WLB	J.Houston	T.Hali	A.Studebaker
MLB	D.Johnson	D.Williams	B.Siler
SLB	T.Hali	J.Houston	A.Studebaker
CB	B.Flowers	J.Brown	N.Thorpe (R)
SS	E.Berry	A.Elam
FS	K.Lewis	K.McCarthy
CB	J.Arenas	D.Menzie (R)

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Goodell 'Concerned' by Injuries to Stars in Pre-Season


The 'Madden Cover Curse' strikes again

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says he is extremely concerned about player safety, as some of the leagues top stars were placed on Injured Reserves by their franchises. Calvin Johnson and Derrell Revis players considered to be the best in the league at their positions have both been placed on the list along with Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs. The commissioner speaking to a fans forum on Monday ahead of the leagues opening weekend said; 'I'm regretful for all fans of our great league, but particularly the players themselves, not just the stars you have named but all those who will miss the whole season. I'm sure the fans are as equally as upset as I am to see two stars such as Derrell and Calvin go down but it allows those lower on the depth chart to step up and start making their own story in the NFL.'

NFL Injured Reserves
Pos	Player	Injury Note
WR	Calvin Johnson - Detroit Lions	Torn ACL
TE	Kevin Boss - Kansas City Chiefs	Achilles Tear
WR	Austin Collie - Indianapolis Colts	PCL Tear
CB	Derrell Revis - New York Jets	Torn ACL
WR	Santonio Holmes - New York Jets	Stress Fracture
LB	Terrell Suggs - Baltimore Ravens	Achilles Tear

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Unrest In Kansas?



Geno Smith has launched an attack on the Kansas City Chiefs front office just months after they drafted him first overall in the Draft. Smith is reportedly disgruntled at the naming of just five wide receivers on the teams depth chart. I dont think we can win in this league without six or seven receivers. We might be a run first team but five backs to five receivers makes no sense to me.'

The Chiefs have not responded publicly to the Smith quotes, but sources suggest he will be fined by head coach Andy Reid. the comments have brought a raft of abuse from fans and commentators alike.

@SkipBayless Five minutes Geno's been in the league and he's taking on the front office! WOAH!

@TheRealMucc The Most inflated draft choice in recent times taking a pop at those who selected him, clever...

@WarrenSapp maybe Geno has a point once Bowe's covered who does he throw too?

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Chiefs Defy Late Falcons Rally In Season Opener

We excelled in all departments today. Geno kept up with Matt Ryan in his first NFL start. Our D was on top throughout conceding just 26 points to that passing attack is an exceptional achievement, add to that two defensive scores and you've got the perfect defensive game. we have areas to improve but we've shocked people in our first game and i'm pleased.

-Andy Reid

Atlanta Falcons at Kansas City Chiefs
Jan 1,	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Atlanta Falcons (0-0)	3	7	0	16	26
Kansas City Chiefs (0-0)	7	17	10	0	34

Atlanta Falcons PASSING C/A YDS TD INT M.Ryan 39/59 311 3 2 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD M.Turner 11 83 7.5 0 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD M.Williams 14 117 8.3 2 T.Gonzalez 11 88 8.0 0 J.Jones 5 45 9.0 0 R.White 4 32 8.0 1

Kansas City Chiefs PASSING C/A YDS TD INT G.Smith 21/33 271 2 2 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD J.Charles 19 25 1.3 0 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD D.Bowe 9 146 16.2 0 S.Breaston 4 45 11.2 0 T.Moeaki 3 31 10.3 0 J.Baldwin 3 31 10.3 1 J.Charles 2 18 9.0 1

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The Colts Shock, While 49ers Assert Their Dominance


Super Bowl favorites falter at the first hurdle

Regular Season - Week One

Thursday's Games

Cowboys -19 @ 21 - Giants

Sunday's Games

Colts - 26 @ 14 - Bears

Jaguars - 27 @ 24 - Vikings

Bills - 43 @ 20 - Jets

Dolphins - 0 @ 27 - Texans

Patriots - 34 @ 16 - Titans

Falcons - 26 @ 34 - Chiefs

49ers - 33 @ 24 - Packers

Seahawks - 27 @ 34 - Cardinals

Panthers - 28 @ 42 - Buccaneers

Steelers - 31 @ 27 - Broncos

Bengals - 28 @ 38 - Ravens

Monday's Games

Chargers - 20 @ Raiders - 27

In Other News

The New England Patriots have re-signed Wes Welker to a 7-year-$76m Deal.

Brian Urlacher commits to the Bears with a $34m deal over four years.

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A Poor Game But Kansas Go To 2-0


Charles rushes for under 3yds a carry again

'That was a poor game of football, but the ones coaches love to win the most. There was some obvious deficiencies from both sides but i though we deserved to leave with a W. No matter what anyone says we are 2-0 its a good start and we will improve as a side.'
-Andy Reid

We need to keep working the run game, they stuffed it well special teams picked us up, we'll take this into New Orleans next week.'
-Geno Smith

Buffalo Bills at Kansas City Chiefs
Jan 1,	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Buffalo Bills (1-0)	0	0	7	6	13
Kansas City Chiefs (1-0)	0	3	0	13	16

Buffalo Bills PASSING C/A YDS TD INT R.Fitzpatrick 17/38 237 2 1 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD CJ.Spiller 9 20 2.2 0 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD S.Johnson 5 74 14.8 1 L.Hawkins 4 37 9.2 0 CJ.Spiler 3 64 21.3 1 D.Jones 3 42 14.0 0 L.Evans 2 20 10.0 0

Kansas City Chiefs PASSING C/A YDS TD INT G.Smith 21/42 306 1 1 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD J.Charles 16 31 1.9 0 G.Smith 3 33 10.0 0 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD D.Bowe 8 124 15.5 0 S.Breaston 5 67 13.4 0 J.Charles 3 44 14.6 0 T.Moeaki 3 36 12.0 0 D.McCluster 2 35 17.5 1

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Denver move to 2-0 & Arizona shock Brady & co.


A perfect passer rating from Manning leads the broncos over Atlanta on MNF

Regular Season - Week Two

Thursday's Games

Bears 22 @ 30 Packers

Sunday's Games

Buccaneers 21 @ 48 Giants

Saints 30 @ 13 Panthers

Cardinals 23 @ 17 Patriots

Vikings 37 @ 22 Colts

Ravens 34 @ 24 Eagles

Chiefs 16 @ 13 Bills

Raiders 53 @ 36 Dolphins

Browns 23 @ 50 Bengals

Texans 38 @ 24 Jaguars

Cowboys 17 @ 44 Seahawks

Redskins 27 @ 14 Rams

Jets 23 @ 29 Steelers

Titans 20 @ 26 Chargers

Lions 20 @ 37 49ers

Monday's Games

Broncos 41 @ 35 Falcons

Twitter



@Kurtwarner Poise and confidence in the pocket! What is it with these rookies

@Albertbreer and some doubted Peyton could return to his former ways....

@mortreport 2-0 but if Bowe's out the chiefs are DONE!

In Other News



The Indionapolis Colts have agreed a deal with veteran end Dwight Freeney - 5 years - $45m

the Dolphins have commited to Starks for their inside rush handing him a $26m deal over 5 years.

The Chiefs star reciever Dwayne Bowe will go for a scan tomorrow on a suspected fractured elbow expected to keep him out for anywhere between 5 and 9 weeks.

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Devastation in Kansas as Bowe ruled out for Seven Weeks



Star wide receiver of the Kansas City Chiefs has been ruled out for seven weeks with a fractured elbow, team sources have confirmed. Bowe who has recieved for over 100yds in the Chiefs opening two wins of the regular season will be sorely missed as the only true pro-bowl caliber receiver that top draft pick geno Smith has to throw too. The injury again highlights the small talent pool at the position for the team who now have just four fit receivers on their roster. Players from the team have been quick to jump to twitter to wish their star well.

@TheRealGeno praying for DB today, hoping for the quickest possible return

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Last Quarter Drives Gives Saints A Win Over The Chiefs


D.Brees leads the Saints in the last quarter despite being outplayed

I'm proud of how we played. We pushed a good team to the last quarter, i think we could have took it, but it just didnt fall our way. I'm particularly pleased for Geno, he outplayed a Future Hall of Famer today and made huge strides. I can also confirm that Jonathon Baldwin has also suffered an injury, he looks as though it will be around six weeks.
-Andy Reid

Kansas City Chiefs at New Orleans Saints
Jan 1,	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Kansas City Chiefs (2-0)	0	6	7	6	19
New Orleans Saints (2-0)	3	0	11	15	29

Kansas City Chiefs PASSING C/A YDS TD INT G.Smith 23/41 420 2 2 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD J.Charles 12 13 1.0 0 G.Smith 3 29 9.6 0 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD S.Breaston 6 101 16.8 0 J.Baldwin 5 123 24.6 1 D.McCluster 5 117 23.4 1 T.Moeaki 2 36 18.0 0 D.Wylie 2 10 5.0 0

New Orleans Saints PASSING C/A YDS TD INT D.Brees 33/51 333 2 3 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD D.Sproles 14 27 1.9 1 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD L.Moore 9 111 12.3 1 M.Colston 8 79 9.8 0 D.Sproles 6 36 6.0 1 D.Henderson 5 55 11.0 0 J.Graham 3 35 11.6 0

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Houston lose and then Schaub turns down a contract extension

Regular Season - Week Three

Thursday's Games

Giants 61 @ 17 Panthers

Sunday's Games

Buccaneers 21 @ 19 Cowboys

Rams 15 @ 37 Bears

49ers 27 @ 24 Vikings

Lions 37 @ 30 Titans

Bengals 20 @ 40 Redskins

Chiefs 19 @ 29 Saints

Jets 40 @ 33 Dolphins

Bills 34 @ 40 Browns

Jaguars 27 @ 20 Colts

Eagles 59 @ 21 Cardinals

Falcons 30 @ 22 Chargers

Texans 24 @ 27 Broncos

Steelers 28 @ 29 Raiders

Patriots 30 @ 33 Ravens

Monday's Games

Packers 33 @ 25 Seahawks

In Other News



Matt Schaub has thrown his future in Houston in doubt after turning down a contract extension. @Albertbreer reported tuesday that the Texans would franchise-tag Schaub at the end of the season and will begin negotiations again next year.

Jonathon Baldwin has been sidelined for six weeks with a hip injury. This leaves the Chiefs with just four wide receivers on their roster.

@Toddmackay First Bowe and now Baldwin! Who the hell is Geno going to throw too?!?!?

Matt Forte has resigned for the Chicago Bears for a reported four years

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