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Alex Smith asked to carry load on his right shoulder

AUG 10, 2015 at 4:14p ET

AUG 10, 2015 at 4:14p ET

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) Alex Smith did everything the Kansas City Chiefs asked of him last season.

Now, he must do more.

The veteran quarterback with a reputation for being a game manager is being called upon to build on a solid if unremarkable season.

After signing a four-year, $68 million extension before training camp, Smith proceeded to throw for more than 3,000 yards and 18 touchdowns with only six interceptions, despite having his season cut a game short by injury.