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Alex Smith says Chiefs must ‘play fast and execute’

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith has taken a tremendous amount of heat over the last few days. The criticism is justified, considering Smith looked like a lost puppy all night against the Green Bay Packers, starting the game 2-of-7 for 39 yards.

Smith has endured plenty of people calling for him to be benched in favor of Chase Daniel, who looked amazing in the preseason. On Wednesday, Smith spoke to the media and hit on a litany of topics, included his tendency to flee at the first sign of trouble. Per the team:

“I think the thing that gets you, that can get you, is eyes and feet.