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Kansas City Chiefs: Wasting offensive firepower

By Lyle Graversen

Aug 27, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) talks with head coach Andy Reid during a time out during the first half of the preseason game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 27, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) talks with head coach Andy Reid during a time out during the first half of the preseason game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 2, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) throws a pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half at Heinz Field. The Steelers won the game, 43-14. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) throws a pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half at Heinz Field. The Steelers won the game, 43-14. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-USA TODAY Sports /

Instead, Alex Smith is currently on pace to DEMOLISH his personal record for pass attempts in a season. Last year Smith set his current record of 470 pass attempts. Currently Smith is on pace for 672 pass attempts. That is beyond absurd, especially considering that Smith’s productivity is down from last season.

For comparison, that number would be two more attempts than Drew Brees’ career high and only seven shy of Peyton Manning’s career high for attempts in a season. The fact that Alex Smith is on pace to shatter his career high in attempts per season and challenge the career highs of some of the most prolific passers in NFL history and the Chiefs STILL aren’t taking advantage of the talent they have on offense is mind boggling. That simply CAN NOT continue if the Chiefs want to win football games.

The Chiefs have two very good running backs. They have a true number one wide receiver in Jeremy Maclin. They have a Pro Bowl tight end in Travis Kelce. They have two promising young dynamic talents in Chris Conley and Tyreek Hill that give Kansas City more options for defenses to have to account for than any other Chiefs team in recent memory. All they need is for Alex Smith and Andy Reid to produce in the passing game like they have in their previous seasons together in Kansas City and recommit to running the football.

Right now the Chiefs are wasting WAY too much talent on offense. Their production has been almost nonexistent and that is inexcusable. If the Chiefs want a shot at making the playoffs its up to Reid and Smith to get this turned around. Here’s to hoping that happens when KC comes off their bye week this coming Sunday against the Raiders.

So what do you think Addicts? Do you agree that the Chiefs have all the weapons they need to be successful on offense? Do you agree that if Smith and Reid can simply get the passing game to where it was last season and recommit to the run it would give them enough production on offense to compete for the playoffs? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below.

As always, thanks for reading and GO CHIEFS!!!!!!!!

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