Chiefs Andy Reid tried to trade for Alex Smith 'multiple times' in the past - Page 3

ShowtimeSBMVP · 08-10-2013, 01:27 PM

Just a heads up: You may want to pick up a copy of the New York Times tomorrow and open up to the sports page. Your KC Chiefs will be featured.

Nate Taylor of the New York Times writes this piece, which includes some very interesting tidbits. You need to read the entire thing but here's what jumped out at me:

Reid: Starters will play more next week

1. Reid confirmed that he called the 49ers "multiple times" to try and trade for Alex Smith. We had heard this before, first from Trent Dilfer who labeled it a "courtship" at one point earlier, but this is the first time (as far as I know) that Reid has acknowledged it.

Just today I was talking with another media member about the game and I made note that I don't think enough people realize that Reid has wanted Smith for a while now, like he's been envisioning what he could do.

This little nugget of information makes me feel good about Reid's vision.

Also interesting: Is this why the price on Alex Smith was so high? A second round pick in 2013 and another high conditional pick in 2014. Because the 49ers knew that Reid had wanted him in the past? That sure would explain it.

2. Great quote from Alex Smith: "We'd love to stick it to everybody who thought we couldn't do it, he and I included." Alex Smith isn't the type of say anything controversial but he also doesn't give your stock answers. He puts some thought into it, which is why I like listening to him talk.

3. Reid goes over every play of every practice with the offense. He did not do that last year in Philly. That's part of this theme that Reid is back to coaching this year, and not worrying about the front office stuff.

http://www.arrowheadpride.com/2013/8...e-49ers-eagles

Here is a link to NY Times

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/11/sp...seid=auto&_r=0

philfree · 08-10-2013, 02:31 PM

So we have an a HC who's an offensive QB guru and he get's the QB he's wanted for a couple years and then that QB runs a near perfect scoring drive in his first possession of play and people are whine gutting? It's easy to believe around here but geez.

I didn't want Alex Smith and was pretty peeved at first but now I'm kind of excited.

Pasta Little Brioni · 08-10-2013, 02:32 PM

Dex and Jamaal are going to be racking up the YAC. I would like to see Bowe get involved in the fun...maybe next week.

philfree · 08-10-2013, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by KC Tattoo

Save the concussions. I didn't want Trent Green, he grew on me after his second year but then he only lasted 5 years from his age and concussions. I don't think Alex Smith will have the offense buzzing like Trent did but he wont be as bad as I figured he will be. Not worth it if he doesn't give us more than 5 years of playoff births and victories that include maybe a Super Bowl would be nice touch.

I figure a rookie qb taken from the draft can open up a 10+ year opportunity for Super Bowls. We are limited with retreads average 3 years of opportunity.

From the 2013 draft? That's looking like a long shot to me.

**Mav** · 08-10-2013, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by PGM

Dex and Jamaal are going to be racking up the YAC. I would like to see Bowe get involved in the fun...maybe next week.

Alex Smith didn't really have a lot of problems getting the ball to crabtree. He is similar to Bowe. Bowe is going to have a very nice year.

Marcellus · 08-10-2013, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by philfree

So we have an a HC who's an offensive QB guru and he get's the QB he's wanted for a couple years and then that QB runs a near perfect scoring drive in his first possession of play and people are whine gutting? It's easy to believe around here but geez.

I didn't want Alex Smith and was pretty peeved at first but now I'm kind of excited.

This season is going to be interesting. I can see tons of crow being served.

One way or another there will be crow.

philfree · 08-10-2013, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PGM

Dex and Jamaal are going to be racking up the YAC. I would like to see Bowe get involved in the fun...maybe next week.

Bowe on a slant will be taking it to the house.

Hammock Parties · 08-10-2013, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Maverick91579

Alex Smith didn't really have a lot of problems getting the ball to crabtree.

Yes he did.

Crabtree had average numbers with Alex Smith at QB.

This has been explained to you many times but you don't seem to understand it.

Pasta Little Brioni · 08-10-2013, 02:36 PM

Would love to see Tattoo Boy's football career ended on Friday. Mainly for the invasion we have suffered.

beach tribe · 08-10-2013, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SNR

Actually, Reid dumped McNabb for Kolb. It looked for awhile that he made an incredibly dumb ****ing decision, then lucked out when Vick went electric in his first few starts since getting out of prison.

So what McNabb did after he was booted made Reid look incredibly dumb?
I think PR, and Kolb looking promising warranted him getting first shot.
Vick was Always going to get his shot though.
As soon as Kolb faltered.

Tombstone RJ · 08-10-2013, 02:41 PM

It will be interesting to see how Vick does in this new system in Philly. I think he's gonna have a huge year, IF he can stay healthy.

Mr. Arrowhead · 08-10-2013, 02:43 PM

Im not saying the odds are in his favor but if Alex Smith did win us a super bowl, I honestly think people would still be pissed about it because we didnt do it their way.

Rasputin · 08-10-2013, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by philfree

From the 2013 draft? That's looking like a long shot to me.

Long shot yes of course it would be. Go back 30 years though and if we had just drafted Dan Marino we wouldn't have the Todd Blackledge curse.

There has been excuses every season not to draft QBotf from that timeline.

I just think it's bogus that after 30 years this franchise still wont pull a trigger to draft a QB with our first round pick. We will see how this turns out any different than doing the same thing as Carl Pioli.

Sandy Vagina · 08-10-2013, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex Smith HATER

Yes he did.

Crabtree had average numbers with Alex Smith at QB.

This has been explained to you many times but you don't seem to understand it.

What has also been explained but you fail to understand is this..

Crabtree had 40 catches 450 yds and 4 td before Alex went out with his concussion after 8 and a quarter games last year.He ended up with 85 1105 and 9 after Kap decided he was his go to guy.

The biggest difference was Alex spread the ball around more. Alex targeted VD much more than Kaep.. and Kaep targeted Crabtree more than Alex did... no big deal.

HoneyBadger · 08-10-2013, 02:47 PM

It's ok. We have Bray.

Pasta Little Brioni · 08-10-2013, 02:47 PM

I can say one thing. Big Andy took one look at this year's QB class and went "They are shitty" ala Major League.

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