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Originally Posted by 94niners
Alex Smith may not have been worth what the Chiefs gave up, but what other option was there? There is no quarterback worth the money you'd have to spend on him available in the early rounds of the draft. You are more likely to whiff on an early pick rookie QB than a veteran with two and a half years of above average play. If you want to win early, this was the right move. Unless you all wanted to tank next season too, to get another early draft pick, of course.
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They could have drafted Landry Jones, Tyler Wilson, Matt Barkley all in the second round.
Matt Cassel - 58.9 completion %, 13,495 yards, 82 TD, 57 INT, 24 Fumbles, 80.4 Passer Rating
Alex Smith - 59.3 completion %, 14,280 yards, 81 TD, 63 INT, 36 Fumbles, 79.1 Passer Rating