Chiefs agree to trade Alex Smith to Washington

[Quesadilla Joe]

Now you wait until March 14th for it to become official...

Fuller was PFF's #6 OVR CB last year, is a FA in 2020...

https://www.profootballfocus.com/nfl...l-fuller/10718

Spoiler!

On a more serious note i cant wait to get to Kansas City! Im excited to be a Chief!!

— Kendall Fuller (@KeFu11er) January 31, 2018

Quarterback Alex Smith has a new home, as sources tell The Star that the Chiefs have reached agreement to trade their veteran starter of the last five seasons to Washington.

There is no word on the compensation yet, and any trade involving Smith can’t be completed until the first day of the new league year,

which begins at 3 p.m. on March 14. But the sources say the deal is in place and will proceed.


Smith, 33, is coming off a stellar season in which he set career-highs in passing yards (4,042), touchdowns (26) and passer rating (104.7).

However, Smith was entering the final year of his contract with the Chiefs, and he has a cap number of $20.6 million for 2018. By trading

him, the club stands to save $17 million.

The deal also clears the way for 2017 first-round draft pick Patrick Mahomes to become the Chiefs’ new starting quarterback. Mahomes’ regular-season NFL debut, a 27-24 win over the Denver Broncos on Dec. 31, was a success.

Mahomes completed 22 of 35 passes for 284 yards with an interception in the game and showed poise while leading the Chiefs’ game-winning drive.

“I think he’s got what it takes man,” Denver cornerback Aqib Talib said at the Pro Bowl. “He’s got a super strong arm, he can make all

the throws. He made great reads in our game. I know we had a simple game plan on defense, but he made great reads and took control of the

game.”

Smith was acquired from San Francisco in 2013 for two third-round picks. He posted a 50-26 record as a starter since arriving in

Kansas City and has made two straight Pro Bowl appearances.

This story will be updated.

http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl...197508249.html

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https://www.pro-football-reference.c...F/FullKe00.htm

[staylor26]

JFC of course we got teased with the 2nd and now Fuller

FML

[RippedmyFlesh]

Originally Posted by chiefforlife

Thanks man, I was wondering the same...

[okcchief]

It really does seem like yesterday we were all reacting to this trade pretty much the same way the Redskin fans are tonight. It’s therapeutic lol. Alex was fairly solid but you just always knew he wouldn’t get you to the top. 5 years later and 71 ****ing million though lmfao. I wish I knew a Redskins fan.


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[Reerun_KC]

Originally Posted by RippedmyFlesh

Reported

[FloridaMan88]

Getting rid of Bubble Screen Alex Smith and likely Shit Stain Gaines in one evening? Most successful January day for this franchise since 1970.

[ILChief]

What the hell is going on?

[TambaBerry]

I swear to God I'll be pissed if it's not Fuller now

[RINGLEADER]

Can’t read thru 40 pages on my phone so sorry if it’s a Q but found this funny:

http://www.cleveland.com/browns/inde..._for_alex.html

[chiefforlife]

Kendall Fuller - DB - Chiefs

Chiefs acquired CB Kendall Fuller and a 2018 third-round pick from the Redskins in exchange for QB Alex Smith.
A 2016 third-round, Fuller struggled as a rookie off a 2015 knee injury. But this past season, as the Redskins' No. 1 slot corner, Fuller appeared in all 16 games and graded out as Pro Football Focus' No. 5 cover corner out of 121 qualifiers. The Chiefs really struggled on the back end of the defense in 2017, so Fuller will be a welcomed addition and should slide right into slot duties in K.C.
Related: Redskin

Its Fuller.

[Fish]

[JENKINSWINS]

What’s funny is how happy you guys are but are the same idiots who think Alex wouldn’t garner shit. Dude got paid and you guys are happy. Think about it. LOL

[O.city]

I'd imagine if Schefter is reporting it's Fuller, it's probably FUller.

[Easy 6]

Originally Posted by pugsnotdrugs19

When Kendall Fuller lined up in the slot, he allowed a passer rating of 55.0. That was the best for all slot cornerbacks last year. Steven Nelson and Phillip Gaines both allowed passer ratings above 100 when in the slot.

Per PFF

Nelson needs to go outside if he's going to start.

Sounds awesome, somewhat relieves the need for a CB in 2018 and will free up other oppotunities

So yeah not buying this until it official... still need a CB and OLB with our two top picks

[Jamie]

Originally Posted by l4z4rd

https://twitter.com/chrislingebach/s...54606317064192

"Kendall Fuller, I've been told, is not the player being traded." - @granthpaulsen on @1067theFan

I would bet money his source is the same tweet of Fuller's everyone is reacting to. Watching this unfold it's funny how much twitter reporting is obviously based on repacking information and supposition.