Chiefs Alex Smith: Thank you, Kansas City - Page 3

siberian khatru · 03-13-2018, 08:45 AM

https://www.theplayerstribune.com/al...ins-thank-you/

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Going into this past season, I pretty much knew.

I mean, I had to know, right? With everything I’ve experienced so far in my career, I probably understand the “business” of football as well as anyone. And trading up to take a quarterback in the draft isn’t exactly a subtle move as to the future of a franchise. It was pretty obvious what that meant for me.

But I still had a job to do.

So I put the blinders on and locked in, because I couldn’t let whatever might happen to me distract from the team’s goal of winning the Super Bowl.

After that, I don’t think I thought about my future again until after the playoff loss to the Titans. I woke up that next morning disappointed that our season was over and that we fell short of our ultimate goal. But I also woke up with the uncertainty about what the future might hold for my family and me.

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I’m going to miss pulling into Arrowhead and snaking through the thousands of tailgaters that make up Chiefs Kingdom.

As a quarterback, you arrive to the stadium pretty early on game day. And when I’d get to Arrowhead, the parking lot would already be full. Honestly, if you show up to tailgate in Kansas City at 8:30 a.m., you’re already late to the party.

And I can tell you that after 13 seasons and playing in nearly every NFL stadium, not every city is like that.

Just seeing how dedicated Chiefs fans are, it always instilled a sense of pride in me to put on that jersey and go out and play for them. I don’t think that’s always the case in pro sports, and I never took that for granted during my five years in Kansas City. I’m going to miss that.

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Coach Reid called me during Super Bowl week and told me that the trade process had started. There were several teams interested and a lot of different scenarios, but everything pointed to Washington being the team.

And once everything had been agreed upon and the news became public, that’s when it really set in.

That’s when it became real.

**Rausch** · 03-13-2018, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by tooge

He's a great guy, a great teammate, and a class act. He wasn't able to get us to the SB, but neither was Joe Montana, Trent Green, or a gaggle of other guys, and yet so many around here just want to bash the guy. I hope he does well in Washington. Good luck.

All this.

SuperBowl4 · 03-13-2018, 10:16 AM

I'm so glad the CHIEFS got rid of him! Thank you CHIEFS!

Randallflagg · 03-13-2018, 10:18 AM

Best of luck to you Alex...

Sure-Oz · 03-13-2018, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by ptlyon

Great guy. Did a lot for KC and people in general.

Unfortunately he's the Corky of QBs.

That's Matt Cassel

chiefzilla1501 · 03-13-2018, 10:21 AM

Good dude. On the field, I'm glad we're moving on from him. But he left this team in a good place and that includes getting the playoff monkey off our back. Don't regret getting him and definitely don't regret moving on.

dj56dt58 · 03-13-2018, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by chinaski

I could imagine. Must be a tough feeling. I'm glad everything worked out and you didn't have to worry about feeding and clothing your family, and keeping a roof over their heads.

Is he supposed to apologize for being successful or something?

**ptlyon** · 03-13-2018, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

That's Matt Cassel

Even Matt Cassel can beat Smith in a game of dodge ball.

SuperBowl4 · 03-13-2018, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by dj56dt58

Is he supposed to apologize for being successful or something?

That was sarcasm

InChiefsHeaven · 03-13-2018, 10:37 AM

I always liked Smith. He was tough and could make the throws, but he would not do so consistently. It speaks to the fact that we saw the best of Smith, and while it was good, it wasn't good enough. I'm glad he brought us out of the painful shit hole we were in by 2012, and it had been building that way for years, pretty much since Trent left. Alex stabilized the franchise and made it relevant again. For that I'll always thank him.

That said, I'm glad he's gone. Bring in Mahommes!

Fat Elvis · 03-13-2018, 10:50 AM

I think people forget how bad we were when we brought Alex in to lead the Chiefs and how he helped turn around the organization. He didn't take us to the promised land, and short of that, I think he was in a no-win situation with the fans. While I'm pumped about what the future holds for KC at QB, as far as I'm concerned, Alex Smith has been nothing less than a class act for both the team and city. I wish him the best of luck.

redfan · 03-13-2018, 10:56 AM

Thank you and have a good one, Alex.

Messier · 03-13-2018, 11:12 AM

Smith is a good guy. It speaks poorly that his era was one of the best in team history. Second most wins, third most yards. Like I said that says more about the weakness of the other QBs that started for the team, but if I'm gonna look back fondly on Trent Green, no reason not to look back fondly on Smith.

Valiant · 03-13-2018, 11:16 AM

Class act, but never had the ability to put the team on his back and take over.

**Buehler445** · 03-13-2018, 11:17 AM

Alex gets too much hate here.

Was he good enough? No.

Was he Cassel? No.

Best of luck to him. No hard feelings on my end

Why Not? · 03-13-2018, 11:18 AM

Great person. Took us as far as he alone was capable of taking us. Best of luck to him. Time to Mahomes.

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chiefzilla1501 In Search of a Life Join Date: Aug 2008 Casino cash: $1534497	Good dude. On the field, I'm glad we're moving on from him. But he left this team in a good place and that includes getting the playoff monkey off our back. Don't regret getting him and definitely don't regret moving on.
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InChiefsHeaven Rockin' yer FACE OFF! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Casino cash: $3354937	I always liked Smith. He was tough and could make the throws, but he would not do so consistently. It speaks to the fact that we saw the best of Smith, and while it was good, it wasn't good enough. I'm glad he brought us out of the painful shit hole we were in by 2012, and it had been building that way for years, pretty much since Trent left. Alex stabilized the franchise and made it relevant again. For that I'll always thank him. That said, I'm glad he's gone. Bring in Mahommes! __________________ We have a million reasons for failure, but not one excuse... Die Donks, DIE!! Holy Crap fellas!!! We did it!!! THREE TIMES!!!
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Fat Elvis Sexiest Athlete Join Date: Apr 2001 Casino cash: $941925	I think people forget how bad we were when we brought Alex in to lead the Chiefs and how he helped turn around the organization. He didn't take us to the promised land, and short of that, I think he was in a no-win situation with the fans. While I'm pumped about what the future holds for KC at QB, as far as I'm concerned, Alex Smith has been nothing less than a class act for both the team and city. I wish him the best of luck.
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Messier MVP Join Date: Mar 2004 Casino cash: $10005050	Smith is a good guy. It speaks poorly that his era was one of the best in team history. Second most wins, third most yards. Like I said that says more about the weakness of the other QBs that started for the team, but if I'm gonna look back fondly on Trent Green, no reason not to look back fondly on Smith.
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