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ForeverChiefs58 · 03-01-2013, 02:05 PM

I talked last night with a guy I know inside the Chiefs. He gave me some of his insights. Here are highlights:

I was assured last night to just wait. They haven't announced all the comp yet, But there were other teams willing to trade for Alex Smith. Said he expects the 49ers also gave up a mid round pick this year as well.

Credited new FO and Clark with implementing a plan. Believes that plan is a vet and draft pick. Believed Eagles were a team the Chiefs were still in touch with. Clark is way more involved this year. Wants to bring winning back to KC and has made clear to everyone that is his priority. Chiefs had to get in 2nd rd to get their guy, but believe they can get the most from Alex Smith. He was the best vet coming avail. They do still want to draft a QB. But rather he sit and learn, develop more. Chiefs liked the way Smith helped mentor Kaepernick, and credited Smith with helping him read and look at defenses. Had the best mental approach to the game out of anyone coming available. The Chiefs knew they needed that and went out and got him.

On the draft, Chiefs were excited about their picks, and would be looking to acquire more. Thinks Chiefs are also really high on the OL in this draft, and have spent a lot of time looking around Luke Joeckel. He said he had no idea who they would decide though, but they think they get a "difference maker". Nothing about Geno...and I asked, but did say they were very thorough, and have spent a lot of time looking very long and hard at all the QB's. The Alex Smith trade shows they will go after who they think will help them, and if it is Geno, then they would get him.

The Chiefs were the last team to leave each day of the drills, and also spent more time than any other team looking at the D backs. Reid is very hands on with the scouts, likes to scout with them so they are all on the same page.

He said he believes they are talking to more than one team and he wouldn't be surprised if they were able to trade back.

That was the thick of it. It made me feel a little better so I thought I'd share.

03-01-2013, 02:05 PM	#2167
ForeverChiefs58 MVP Join Date: Mar 2009 Casino cash: $2715326	I talked last night with a guy I know inside the Chiefs. He gave me some of his insights. Here are highlights: I was assured last night to just wait. They haven't announced all the comp yet, But there were other teams willing to trade for Alex Smith. Said he expects the 49ers also gave up a mid round pick this year as well. Credited new FO and Clark with implementing a plan. Believes that plan is a vet and draft pick. Believed Eagles were a team the Chiefs were still in touch with. Clark is way more involved this year. Wants to bring winning back to KC and has made clear to everyone that is his priority. Chiefs had to get in 2nd rd to get their guy, but believe they can get the most from Alex Smith. He was the best vet coming avail. They do still want to draft a QB. But rather he sit and learn, develop more. Chiefs liked the way Smith helped mentor Kaepernick, and credited Smith with helping him read and look at defenses. Had the best mental approach to the game out of anyone coming available. The Chiefs knew they needed that and went out and got him. On the draft, Chiefs were excited about their picks, and would be looking to acquire more. Thinks Chiefs are also really high on the OL in this draft, and have spent a lot of time looking around Luke Joeckel. He said he had no idea who they would decide though, but they think they get a "difference maker". Nothing about Geno...and I asked, but did say they were very thorough, and have spent a lot of time looking very long and hard at all the QB's. The Alex Smith trade shows they will go after who they think will help them, and if it is Geno, then they would get him. The Chiefs were the last team to leave each day of the drills, and also spent more time than any other team looking at the D backs. Reid is very hands on with the scouts, likes to scout with them so they are all on the same page. He said he believes they are talking to more than one team and he wouldn't be surprised if they were able to trade back. That was the thick of it. It made me feel a little better so I thought I'd share.
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