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Originally Posted by Pestilence
Speaking at Monday's season-ending presser, Chiefs coach Andy Reid committed to Alex Smith as his 2017 quarterback.
"Do I still think we can win with Alex?," Reid asked rhetorically. "Yeah, we were right there." It's not exactly the most ringing endorsement, but due $13.3 million between salary and bonuses, Smith will almost certainly be back under center for a fifth season in Kansas City. Smith has made no progress as a Chief, stubbornly minding the store while trying to avoid mistakes at all costs. With Smith going on 33, the Chiefs at the very least need a plan-of-succession in mind.
Source: Andrew Siciliano on Twitter
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Reid really can't say shit right now. They've let two of the three "developmental" draftees walk in FA and are most likely looking at entering 2017 with only Smith and Bray at QB considering what the cap looks like. They'll have to draft a QB next season just for depth reasons and openly talking about moving away from Smith makes it extremely hard to be in a position to draft a replacement.
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Chiefs 2016 Opponents:
Home: JAX, TEN, NO, TB, NYJ. Away: HOU, IND, ATL, CAR, PIT
Chiefs 2017 Opponents:
Home: BUF, MIA, PHI, WSH, AFC North. Away: NE, NYJ, NYG, DAL, AFC South
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