Chiefs Chiefs expected to trade quarterback Alex Smith; Browns could be in the mix

oaklandhater · 01-07-2018, 08:54 PM

http://www.news-herald.com/sports/20...-be-in-the-mix

Jeff Schudel, The News-Herald & The Morning Journal

Alex Smith might be one day closer to becoming the 29th quarterback to start for the Browns since 1999.

Smith, the starting quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs since 2013, will be on the trading block when the 2018 league year begins on March 14, according to a report by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. That isn’t exactly a bulletin; the Chiefs traded up to draft quarterback Patrick Mahomes in the 2017 draft and are eager to get the Mahomes era going.

The Chiefs’ 2017 playoff season ended on Jan. 6 with a stunning 22-21 loss at home to the Tennessee Titans. Smith completed 24 of 33 passes for 264 yards and two touchdowns.

Browns General Manager John Dorsey was GM of the Chiefs for five years before taking the same job with the Browns. One of his first moves in his former job was to trade a 2013 second-round pick plus a conditional pick to the 49ers for Smith, the first pick in the 2005 draft.

A Smith-to-the-Browns offseason trade was speculated the day Dorsey was named Browns general manager.

Smith, who turns 34 in May, is coming off the best statistical season of his career. He passed for 4,042 yards while throwing 26 touchdown passes and only five interceptions. His 104.7 passer rating led the NFL.

Smith is due $14.5 million in 2018, then he’ll be a free agent. This makes him an ideal candidate to mentor a young quarterback for a season and then move on.

Browns head coach Hue Jackson has made it clear he wants a veteran quarterback on his team next season. He does not want to go through another season in which no quarterback on the roster has an NFL victory. That was the case when the 2017 began with DeShone Kizer, Cody Kessler and Kevin Hogan. It ended the same way with the Browns finishing 0-16.

“It’s a challenge, but what difference does it make right now?” Jackson said on Dec. 20. “I’m just being very honest. Nobody is going change the record because that’s the situation. It is what it is. That has a lot to do with a lot of different things as you go through it.”

If the Browns trade for Smith, it’s unlikely to change the Browns’ plans about drafting a quarterback. The Browns have the first, fourth, 33rd and 35th overall picks plus nine more.

Dorsey has made it clear improving quarterback is his top priority. He cannot talk publicly about a potential trade for Smith, but he and the Chiefs can work out the details of a trade before March 14. The trade with the 49ers was agreed upon before it happened.

It is worth noting Smith was nothing special as a quarterback until he was united with Coach Andy Reid in Kansas City. He played more than 11 games only twice in seven years with the 49ers, going 7-9 in 2006 and 13-3 in 2011, when he threw 17 touchdowns and five interceptions.

Smith was 38-36-1 as a starter with the 49ers. He is 50-26 with the Chiefs.

oaklandhater · 01-07-2018, 08:56 PM

Better Start shopping for a Browns Jersey.

Alex Smith ending up at the factory of sadness would make me so happy.

Deberg_1990 · 01-07-2018, 08:56 PM

Perfect fit for them!

All In · 01-07-2018, 08:58 PM

No he needs to come to Phoenix.

kcxiv · 01-07-2018, 09:01 PM

dont give a **** where he ends up as long as he's gone from the Chiefs roster.

oaklandhater · 01-07-2018, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by kcxiv

dont give a **** where he ends up as long as he's gone from the Chiefs roster.

I feel a great sense of Joy thinking about him wasting away in a Browns uni.

bigjosh · 01-07-2018, 09:03 PM

I dont know why dorsey would want to negotiate with a team that he probably thinks ****ed him over.

bigjosh · 01-07-2018, 09:04 PM

Alex will be going to the Cards, Jets, or Bills. I really think those are the only viable options.

**RealSNR** · 01-07-2018, 09:04 PM

Why can't they let trades occur much earlier?

I want this asshole gone ****ing now.

**New World Order** · 01-07-2018, 09:05 PM

OH, the anti-Alex Smith thread starter has returned!

Glorious!

Pitt Gorilla · 01-07-2018, 09:05 PM

There are several solid suitors for Smith. The Chiefs are going to end up with a solid pick, which is outstanding.

Sandy Vagina · 01-07-2018, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by All In

No he needs to come to Phoenix.

I'd like this.

Would definitely add that 3rd team to the mix, if he goes to the Cardinals.

Preferred top 3 :
Jags
Vikes
Cards

BleedingRed · 01-07-2018, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by New World Order

OH, the anti-Alex Smith thread starter has returned!

Glorious!

uhhh..........

oaklandhater · 01-07-2018, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigjosh

I dont know why dorsey would want to negotiate with a team that he probably thinks ****ed him over.

No ****ing way Cousins goes to the Browns.

Sadly Smith will be the most Win now Mode QB up for trade or in the free agency.

Browns fans might even love him.

they just had a 0-16 parade the other day they will take any wins the Browns can give em.

**digger** · 01-07-2018, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigjosh

I dont know why dorsey would want to negotiate with a team that he probably thinks ****ed him over.

We might be they only team willing to do a trade with him.

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oaklandhater future chiefs fans Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: oakland california Casino cash: $5888993	Chiefs expected to trade quarterback Alex Smith; Browns could be in the mix http://www.news-herald.com/sports/20...-be-in-the-mix Jeff Schudel, The News-Herald & The Morning Journal Alex Smith might be one day closer to becoming the 29th quarterback to start for the Browns since 1999. Smith, the starting quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs since 2013, will be on the trading block when the 2018 league year begins on March 14, according to a report by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. That isn’t exactly a bulletin; the Chiefs traded up to draft quarterback Patrick Mahomes in the 2017 draft and are eager to get the Mahomes era going. The Chiefs’ 2017 playoff season ended on Jan. 6 with a stunning 22-21 loss at home to the Tennessee Titans. Smith completed 24 of 33 passes for 264 yards and two touchdowns. Browns General Manager John Dorsey was GM of the Chiefs for five years before taking the same job with the Browns. One of his first moves in his former job was to trade a 2013 second-round pick plus a conditional pick to the 49ers for Smith, the first pick in the 2005 draft. A Smith-to-the-Browns offseason trade was speculated the day Dorsey was named Browns general manager. Smith, who turns 34 in May, is coming off the best statistical season of his career. He passed for 4,042 yards while throwing 26 touchdown passes and only five interceptions. His 104.7 passer rating led the NFL. Smith is due $14.5 million in 2018, then he’ll be a free agent. This makes him an ideal candidate to mentor a young quarterback for a season and then move on. Browns head coach Hue Jackson has made it clear he wants a veteran quarterback on his team next season. He does not want to go through another season in which no quarterback on the roster has an NFL victory. That was the case when the 2017 began with DeShone Kizer, Cody Kessler and Kevin Hogan. It ended the same way with the Browns finishing 0-16. “It’s a challenge, but what difference does it make right now?” Jackson said on Dec. 20. “I’m just being very honest. Nobody is going change the record because that’s the situation. It is what it is. That has a lot to do with a lot of different things as you go through it.” If the Browns trade for Smith, it’s unlikely to change the Browns’ plans about drafting a quarterback. The Browns have the first, fourth, 33rd and 35th overall picks plus nine more. Dorsey has made it clear improving quarterback is his top priority. He cannot talk publicly about a potential trade for Smith, but he and the Chiefs can work out the details of a trade before March 14. The trade with the 49ers was agreed upon before it happened. It is worth noting Smith was nothing special as a quarterback until he was united with Coach Andy Reid in Kansas City. He played more than 11 games only twice in seven years with the 49ers, going 7-9 in 2006 and 13-3 in 2011, when he threw 17 touchdowns and five interceptions. Smith was 38-36-1 as a starter with the 49ers. He is 50-26 with the Chiefs.
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