Alex Smith: "I think [the Chiefs] are only committed to me through this year"

[pugsnotdrugs19]

Straight from the horse's mouth.

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/1...ed-only-season

Spoiler!

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- In his first public comments since the Kansas City Chiefs traded up in the first round to select Texas Tech's Patrick Mahomes II, Alex Smith acknowledged Wednesday that his time as Kansas City's starter might soon be finished.

The Chiefs view Mahomes as the eventual replacement for Smith, who has two seasons left on his contract.

"I think [the Chiefs are] committed to me [only] through this year,'' Smith said. "That's just the nature of it. If you don't go out there and perform, I mean, coach [Andy] Reid and [quarterbacks coach Matt Nagy] are very honest. You've got to go out there and do your deal. We all have to.

"Whether or not we drafted Patrick, it doesn't change that, right? If you're not good enough and didn't get it done, you're not going to be around long. That's just our culture. I know it. That's the nature of the position.''

Smith went through a similar situation earlier in his career when he was with the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers drafted Colin Kaepernick in the second round in 2011. Midway through the following season, Kaepernick replaced Smith as San Francisco's starting quarterback, and Smith was traded to the Chiefs after the end of the season.


Quarterback Alex Smith has two seasons left on his contract but acknowledged Wednesday in his first public comments since the Chiefs drafted Patrick Mahomes II that his time in Kansas City might soon be over.

"There is a little similarity,'' said Smith, who turned 33 earlier this month. "I'm an older quarterback and they drafted a kid that's coming in young and they're looking to develop.''

One major difference is that Reid and the general manager who brought him to the Chiefs, John Dorsey, are still in place. The coach and general manager who drafted him with the 49ers were long gone by the time San Francisco brought in Kaepernick.

"This is a completely different coaching staff and a completely different team,'' Smith said. "I think I'm a much different player.


"In that sense it's very different. They did bring me here and I've been here four years. I'm in my fifth year now. It was different there. Those were still new faces, so to speak, and I wasn't necessarily their guy or anything like that.''

Still, the addition of Mahomes represents the first legitimate threat to Smith's starting job in Kansas City. Reid and Dorsey have said Mahomes is some time away from being ready to play, and that they are committed to Smith for the interim.

"I've been through it,'' Smith said. "I'm in a different place than the last time I kind of dealt with something like this [but] I get it, right? If any of us were the GM, this in my opinion might be the most important position in all of sports. You'd be crazy not to be stockpiling talent.

"So I get it, going into year 13. You understand it. At the same time it doesn't change my focus, right? I still feel I've got a lot of years left in me. I still feel like I'm getting better, to be honest with you.''

[SAUTO]

Originally Posted by Sandy Cheeks

such an unnecessary prick, ...

get ready, Dane! You will be a mod here in no time at all.

Meh... **** you

[SAUTO]

Originally Posted by TigerUppercut

The amount of dead money that we put into 2018 with DJ and Hali expected to leave is roughly 4 million. In the grand scheme, that's nothing. Especially when you can dump Jah Reid and make up most of that money back.

Just cutting them doesn't get us much, to get too 18 million was quite a list of contributing players...


Or one Alex Smith.


The decision might already be made, two firsts and a third makes me think so at least.

[TigeRRUppeRRcut]

Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

Just cutting them doesn't get us much, to get too 18 million was quite a list of contributing players...


Or one Alex Smith.


The decision might already be made, two firsts and a third makes me think so at least.

1) Most likely to be gone next year: Jah Reid (3.2 mil in savings), Tamba (7 mil), DJ (8 mil) = $18 million

2) Depending on performance and health: Parker (5), Bailey (6)

3) Also, we have no first round pick next season.

4) Salary cap will rise

So if Smith is kept around for the 2018 season a restructure could be EASILY done whether that's 5 million, 7.5, or 10.

Dorsey has the flexibility in the world and the only major free agents next season are Bennie Logan and Colquitt.

[Chief Roundup]

Originally Posted by KC Tattoo

It's Alex team to lose to Mahomes II

He has already lost the team to Mahomes and Mahomes isnt even starting. That has to hurt.

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[TigeRRUppeRRcut]

“I’ve had a chance to play catch with (Mahomes) a little bit and everybody knows he has a big arm,” Maclin said. “But also everybody knows this is Alex’s team, and I think it’s going to benefit him learning from Alex and how Alex approaches things. It’s a win-win situation. He has a bright future, but we’re riding Alex and I’m looking for him and I getting back to what we used to do.”

[New World Order]

Originally Posted by TigerUppercut

1) Most likely to be gone next year: Jah Reid (3.2 mil in savings), Tamba (7 mil), DJ (8 mil) = $18 million

2) Depending on performance and health: Parker (5), Bailey (6)

3) Also, we have no first round pick next season.

4) Salary cap will rise

So if Smith is kept around for the 2018 season a restructure could be EASILY done whether that's 5 million, 7.5, or 10.

Dorsey has the flexibility in the world and the only major free agents next season are Bennie Logan and Colquitt.

The last shred of hope.

"Restructuring"

[SAUTO]

Originally Posted by TigerUppercut

“I’ve had a chance to play catch with (Mahomes) a little bit and everybody knows he has a big arm,” Maclin said. “But also everybody knows this is Alex’s team, and I think it’s going to benefit him learning from Alex and how Alex approaches things. It’s a win-win situation. He has a bright future, but we’re riding Alex and I’m looking for him and I getting back to what we used to do.”

That's all about PR.

here's how he felt immediately...https://mobile.twitter.com/jmac___19...832576/video/1

[The Franchise]

Originally Posted by TigerUppercut

“I’ve had a chance to play catch with (Mahomes) a little bit and everybody knows he has a big arm,” Maclin said. “But also everybody knows this is Alex’s team, and I think it’s going to benefit him learning from Alex and how Alex approaches things. It’s a win-win situation. He has a bright future, but we’re riding Alex and I’m looking for him and I getting back to what we used to do.”

Point to me in that quote where Maclin says that he thinks Mahomes needs to sit for 2 years.

[Reerun_KC]

Anyone know the first day we can cut or trade Smith?

We need a count down to freedom clock on the front page.

[TigeRRUppeRRcut]

Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

That's all about PR.

here's how he felt immediately...https://mobile.twitter.com/jmac___19...832576/video/1

You do the understand the irony of your post, right? His twitter account if anything is larger PR than a local tabloid.

The Chiefs are in NO hurry to move on from Smith. Reid and Maclin are on board the Smith wagon, if you can't root for this team while he's the QB I suggest you find a hobby to preoccupy yourself, cupcake.

[SAUTO]

Originally Posted by TigerUppercut

You do the understand the irony of your post, right? His twitter account if anything is larger PR than a local tabloid.

The Chiefs are in NO hurry to move on from Smith. Reid and Maclin are on board the Smith wagon, if you can't root for this team while he's the QB I suggest you find a hobby to preoccupy yourself, cupcake.

. Yeah what he posted right after the pick is more telling than what he's saying now. You know after someone probably pointed out how it looked.

Now he's saying the "team speak" correct thing. It's fairly obvious.

We will see how much of a hurry they are in soon. I'm betting the farm you are wrong.

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by Reerun_KC

Anyone know the first day we can cut or trade Smith?

We need a count down to freedom clock on the front page.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap300...dates-for-2017

March 9 -- All 2016 player contracts will expire at 4:00 p.m., New York time.

March 9 -- The 2017 league year and free agency period begin at 4:00 p.m., New York time.

[RealSNR]

Originally Posted by TigerUppercut

You do the understand the irony of your post, right? His twitter account if anything is larger PR than a local tabloid.

The Chiefs are in NO hurry to move on from Smith. Reid and Maclin are on board the Smith wagon, if you can't root for this team while he's the QB I suggest you find a hobby to preoccupy yourself, cupcake.

So if you think his Twitter is larger PR than what he said to local media... then you agree that Maclin wants Mahomes to be ready ASAP?

[TigeRRUppeRRcut]

Surrounded by morons on this forum.

[bigjosh]

Originally Posted by TigerUppercut

1) Most likely to be gone next year: Alex smith = $18 million


2) Also, we have no first round pick next season.

4) Salary cap will rise

So if Smith is ditched for the 2018 season a new offensive Free agent and marcus peters extension could be EASILY signed

Dorsey has the flexibility in the world to ditch smith in 9 months like an unwanted pregnancy.

Fyp.

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