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**FRCDFED** · 02-25-2013, 09:25 AM

Niners don’t have a deal in place for Alex Smith

Posted by Mike Florio on February 25, 2013, 10:03 AM EST

ReutersThe 49ers have basically finished a trade that would send quarterback Alex Smith elsewhere. Unless they haven’t.

Not coincidentally, it’s late February in the NFL.

Matt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee reports that the 49ers don’t have a deal in place to trade Smith once the trading period opens at 4:00 p.m. ET on March 12.

Barrows notes at the outset of his tweet that it’s lying time in the NFL. But if the Niners are letting it leak that a deal is “effectively done” (whatever that means) and not identifying the name of the team, there’s a good chance that there is no team — and that the tactic is aimed at smoking a team or two out of the weeds.

Many presume there will be an aggressive trade market for Smith. But with the 49ers unable to convince anyone that they’d keep Smith around against his wishes at $8.5 million, the Niners need at least two teams to want Smith. Otherwise, there can and will be no market for his services.

The Chiefs continue to make the most sense. But if the Chiefs are the only interested team, all Andy Reid needs to do is put on his poker face and wait for the 49ers to cut Smith.

Based on the trades Andy Reid pulled off while in Philly, we wouldn’t bet against Reid winning this hand.

The overlooked dynamic in the formula is Smith. He’ll have to want to play for the team to which he’s dealt. If, in the end, there’s only one team he wants to play for, it’ll make it very hard for the 49ers to get another team to the table.

Thus, until there are two teams who want Smith and vice-versa, it’ll be hard to work out a trade, regardless of the gadgets that may get employed to get a deal done.

Including but not limited to leaking to the media that a deal is “effectively done.”

In58men · 02-25-2013, 09:35 AM

Please post a celebration gif for me

htismaqe · 02-25-2013, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr_Tomahawk

How many more days of this...?

20.

We'll know for sure on March 12th.

Mother****erJones · 02-25-2013, 09:36 AM

This is why you dont overreact.

htismaqe · 02-25-2013, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by qbsacker93

GUYS IT'S OKAY!!! WE DON'T HAVE TO DRINK THE PUNCH! GUYS!...Guys?

TOO LATE!

ShowtimeSBMVP · 02-25-2013, 09:36 AM

Adam Caplan ‏@caplannfl

Multiple execs I spoke to in Indy suggested the Chiefs are seeking move out from the #1 overall (cont) http://tl.gd/l5aroe

htismaqe · 02-25-2013, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

Adam Caplan ‏@caplannfl

Multiple execs I spoke to in Indy suggested the Chiefs are seeking move out from the #1 overall (cont) http://tl.gd/l5aroe

I'm glad they want to.

But they won't be able to.

Mother****erJones · 02-25-2013, 09:37 AM

Move down pick up more picks and still get Geno

ShowtimeSBMVP · 02-25-2013, 09:39 AM

Matt Barrows ‏@mattbarrows

With the caveat that everyone fibs at this time of the year: I'm told the #49ers do not have a trade deal in place for Alex Smith.
__________________

This is the tweet Profootball talk is going off of. In his own tweet he said its fib season how does he know the person he's getting his info from not lying?

htismaqe · 02-25-2013, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by dtchiefs4life

Move down pick up more picks and still get Geno

Won't happen.

Move down pick up more picks and get left standing empty handed.

How long have you been a Chiefs fan?

Mother****erJones · 02-25-2013, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by htismaqe

Won't happen.

Move down pick up more picks and get left standing empty handed.

How long have you been a Chiefs fan?

Since I was 8, I'm 25

htismaqe · 02-25-2013, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dtchiefs4life

Since I was 8, I'm 25

That should plenty of time to understand that moving down and still getting Geno is a pipe dream.

-King- · 02-25-2013, 09:48 AM

Where's Dane?
Posted via Mobile Device

Pablo · 02-25-2013, 09:48 AM

**** all this shit. I just need to hole up in a cave until draft day to keep my sanity.

htismaqe · 02-25-2013, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by -King-

Where's Dane?
Posted via Mobile Device

Hopefully, he's getting on with his day and not following this.

Chiefnj2 · 02-25-2013, 09:50 AM

The 49ers are talking to teams about a trade for Alex Smith but currently do not have a deal in place, league sources said Sunday and Monday. The 49ers can discuss trading Smith, who had a 104.1 passer rating before suffering a season-altering concussion Nov. 11, but no trade can be finalized until the league year begins March 12.

For the last month, reports have consistently linked Smith to the Chiefs, who have the No. 1 overall pick in the draft and had one of the worst quarterback situations in the league last season. The 49ers undoubtedly have talked about moving Smith to the Chiefs -- and the Chiefs currently may be the top suitor -- but San Francisco will continue to entertain offers until March 12 and perhaps beyond. If the 49ers don't trade or release Smith by April 1, they will owe him $8.5 million.

On Friday, Jim Harbaugh said the top two options were holding onto Smith or trading him. He said it's "unlikely" the 49ers would release the quarterback and insisted the 49ers have plenty of salary-cap space to fit Smith and the other pending free agents, such as safety Dashon Goldson, they are trying to re-sign.

Smith wants to start in 2013, an unlikely scenario as long as he is on the 49ers, who committed to Colin Kaepernick in late November. The 49ers are sensitive to accommodating Smith, who is largely respected and admired in the 49ers locker room, but their top priority is getting a good deal in return for the quarterback, who in 2005 was drafted No. 1 overall.

-- Matt Barrows

Read more here: http://blogs.sacbee.com/49ers/#storylink=cpy

02-25-2013, 09:25 AM
FRCDFED Line'em up Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: somewhere out there Casino cash: $9326297	No Deal Done for Smith Niners don’t have a deal in place for Alex Smith Posted by Mike Florio on February 25, 2013, 10:03 AM EST ReutersThe 49ers have basically finished a trade that would send quarterback Alex Smith elsewhere. Unless they haven’t. Not coincidentally, it’s late February in the NFL. Matt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee reports that the 49ers don’t have a deal in place to trade Smith once the trading period opens at 4:00 p.m. ET on March 12. Barrows notes at the outset of his tweet that it’s lying time in the NFL. But if the Niners are letting it leak that a deal is “effectively done” (whatever that means) and not identifying the name of the team, there’s a good chance that there is no team — and that the tactic is aimed at smoking a team or two out of the weeds. Many presume there will be an aggressive trade market for Smith. But with the 49ers unable to convince anyone that they’d keep Smith around against his wishes at $8.5 million, the Niners need at least two teams to want Smith. Otherwise, there can and will be no market for his services. The Chiefs continue to make the most sense. But if the Chiefs are the only interested team, all Andy Reid needs to do is put on his poker face and wait for the 49ers to cut Smith. Based on the trades Andy Reid pulled off while in Philly, we wouldn’t bet against Reid winning this hand. The overlooked dynamic in the formula is Smith. He’ll have to want to play for the team to which he’s dealt. If, in the end, there’s only one team he wants to play for, it’ll make it very hard for the 49ers to get another team to the table. Thus, until there are two teams who want Smith and vice-versa, it’ll be hard to work out a trade, regardless of the gadgets that may get employed to get a deal done. Including but not limited to leaking to the media that a deal is “effectively done.”
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Chiefnj2 In Search of a Life Join Date: Mar 2007 Casino cash: $7813688	The 49ers are talking to teams about a trade for Alex Smith but currently do not have a deal in place, league sources said Sunday and Monday. The 49ers can discuss trading Smith, who had a 104.1 passer rating before suffering a season-altering concussion Nov. 11, but no trade can be finalized until the league year begins March 12. For the last month, reports have consistently linked Smith to the Chiefs, who have the No. 1 overall pick in the draft and had one of the worst quarterback situations in the league last season. The 49ers undoubtedly have talked about moving Smith to the Chiefs -- and the Chiefs currently may be the top suitor -- but San Francisco will continue to entertain offers until March 12 and perhaps beyond. If the 49ers don't trade or release Smith by April 1, they will owe him $8.5 million. On Friday, Jim Harbaugh said the top two options were holding onto Smith or trading him. He said it's "unlikely" the 49ers would release the quarterback and insisted the 49ers have plenty of salary-cap space to fit Smith and the other pending free agents, such as safety Dashon Goldson, they are trying to re-sign. Smith wants to start in 2013, an unlikely scenario as long as he is on the 49ers, who committed to Colin Kaepernick in late November. The 49ers are sensitive to accommodating Smith, who is largely respected and admired in the 49ers locker room, but their top priority is getting a good deal in return for the quarterback, who in 2005 was drafted No. 1 overall. -- Matt Barrows Read more here: http://blogs.sacbee.com/49ers/#storylink=cpy __________________ Mismanaging the clock.
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