Hunt confirms talks with Alex Smith for new contract

[Mr. Laz]

Clark Hunt confirms Alex Smith, KC Chiefs are talking new contract
By Joel Thorman  @JoelThorman on Feb 12 2014, 7:53a 254

The owner of the Kansas City Chiefs confirmed that the team is speaking with Alex Smith's reps about a new deal.

When we last left Alex Smith, he said he wasn't sure if the Kansas City Chiefs and his reps were talking about a new contract. Now Clark Hunt confirms that, indeed, the two sides are talking about a new deal.

Hunt, who made the national media rounds during Super Bowl week, talked with Bob Fescoe and Josh Klingler on 610 Sports on Tuesday morning and there were questions about Alex Smith, who has one year left on his current contract.

But ... Hunt briefly discussed the negotiations anyway, even breaking some minor news.

"We have begun the dialogue with his representatives," he said. "Where it goes or whether it's something that gets done here in the offseason or during the season or perhaps even at the end of the season, I really don't know how that's going to play out."

This shows you that it's "when" Alex gets a new deal, no longer "if".

As far as I know, this is the first time anyone with the Chiefs have publicly confirmed that they are talking with Alex's camp about a new long-term deal. And, by the way, Hunt indicated that long-term, to him, means 3-5 years, which is about what we thought.

Hunt left the door wide open as to when this deal could get done. He mentioned this offseason, during next season or even at the end of next season. That's quite the range, which suggests that they're not very far into this negotiation process.

I'm as anxious as anyone to find out what those numbers will look like. We don't have any idea what kind of deal they're talking about. $12 million per year? $17 million? Bueller?

Alex Smith's stats, the trade, his Pro Bowl appearance, all the wins, playing his best in the playoffs ... he has a lot going for him, which all adds up to large numbers on a contract. Add in the fact that quarterbacks are just really expensive to begin with and there are reasons to believe this will get very pricey.

On the flip side, Alex Smith isn't Aaron Rodgers, out there winning games on his own. Everyone thinks paying Jay Cutler $100+ million is insane and many people will think it's crazy to do the same to Alex.

I guess what I'm saying here is that I don't know how this thing will go. I will predict, however, that this negotiation will not get contentious and it will not be filled with leaks. We shall wait.

H/T Chiefs Spin

http://www.arrowheadpride.com/2014/2...efs-clark-hunt

[Jimmya]

Hopefully we'll have a wr that can challenge deep.

[Sandy Vagina]

Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

If that doesn't make your dick hard as a Chiefs fan, you must be impotent like Tribal Warfare.

Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

Bullshit. Stepping up and away from the pressure behind him, and then perfectly delivering that ball 50 yards downfield, while Avery was in stride, to allow him to go to the house is NOT something every NFL QB hits with 100% accuracy. Nor do they do it as well in the playoffs, on the road, and again, UNDER PRESSURE. That was a great play, and only shell shocked fans of the Kansas City Chiefs are so hard on their QB's. I get it. We've had some shit behind center for a long time. But it's time to embrace what we have here. A top half QB that has the ability to take us all the way.

Thank You, sir!

[Ragged Robin]

Originally Posted by Jimmya

Hopefully we'll have a wr that can challenge deep.

We already have a couple deep threats. We need a reliable #1 who can take over a game.

[patteeu]

Originally Posted by Baby Lee

I can honestly say, there's no feasible quarterback I'd rather have than Alex, Rodgers and Brees aren't going anywhere let alone to KC, Brady would have to drag Belichick with both heels planted all the way across PA, OH and IL to even get here.

He played exactly as I envisioned, and the D played exactly as I feared.

Our problems are TE and Free Safety, [with a soupcon of keeping our dominant pass rushers healthy]. Another WR in a WR rich offseason would be nice as well.

Secure, Alex. He won't disappoint, unless you're a pedantic troll.

Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

Bullshit. Stepping up and away from the pressure behind him, and then perfectly delivering that ball 50 yards downfield, while Avery was in stride, to allow him to go to the house is NOT something every NFL QB hits with 100% accuracy. Nor do they do it as well in the playoffs, on the road, and again, UNDER PRESSURE. That was a great play, and only shell shocked fans of the Kansas City Chiefs are so hard on their QB's. I get it. We've had some shit behind center for a long time. But it's time to embrace what we have here. A top half QB that has the ability to take us all the way.

Agree!

[htismaqe]

Alex Smith really grew on me.

I'm fully in the Alex Smith camp, but only because I believe we can get playoff-caliber play out of him for a lot less cap space than a guy like Jay Cutler. Alex seems to me to be the kind of guy you can actually build a team around because he's not going to demand a $100M contract.

Now that being said, if he gets a Cutler contract, I'm jumping off the bandwagon. I think this team can win with Alex Smith but I absolutely don't think they can win with Alex Smith taking up 15-20% of the cap.

[Mr. Laz]

Of course you want an elite 'carry the team' type QB(rodger,manning,brady) but if you can't have one of those then isn't it better to have the Alex Smith type?

Cutler/Flacco taking up 1/5 of the cap

or

Alex Smith with a cap friendly deal that allows you more talent on team

[GordonGekko]

Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

Alex Smith with a cap friendly deal that allows you more talent on team

Look at what the Seahturkeys were able to do with Russel Wilson making a crisp $500k this past season. Of course it won't last but they really loaded up.

[patteeu]

Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

Of course you want an elite 'carry the team' type QB(rodger,manning,brady) but if you can't have one of those then isn't it better to have the Alex Smith type?

Cutler/Flacco taking up 1/5 of the cap

or

Alex Smith with a cap friendly deal that allows you more talent on team

I'd take Alex Smith over either Cutler or Flacco, especially Flacco, for the same money.

[Mr. Laz]

Originally Posted by patteeu

I'd take Alex Smith over either Cutler or Flacco, especially Flacco, for the same money.

I would say that Smith is smarter and more controlled than both of those guys.

If we get a full year of offense like the 2nd half of the season than i don't see much reason to change QB's.

like everything, depends on the money though

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

Of course you want an elite 'carry the team' type QB(rodger,manning,brady) but if you can't have one of those then isn't it better to have the Alex Smith type?

Cutler/Flacco taking up 1/5 of the cap

or

Alex Smith with a cap friendly deal that allows you more talent on team

I would argue that even the elite QBs eventually carry with them diminishing returns. Look at the Broncos, for example.

I'd much rather have an ascending Alex Smith on a cheaper contract.

[Mother****erJones]

Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

If that doesn't make your dick hard as a Chiefs fan, you must be impotent like Tribal Warfare.

What a bomb. From our 16 yd line to their 35

[Easy 6]

Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

Bullshit. Stepping up and away from the pressure behind him, and then perfectly delivering that ball 50 yards downfield, while Avery was in stride, to allow him to go to the house is NOT something every NFL QB hits with 100% accuracy. Nor do they do it as well in the playoffs, on the road, and again, UNDER PRESSURE. That was a great play, and only shell shocked fans of the Kansas City Chiefs are so hard on their QB's. I get it. We've had some shit behind center for a long time. But it's time to embrace what we have here. A top half QB that has the ability to take us all the way.

Originally Posted by htismaqe

Alex Smith really grew on me.

I'm fully in the Alex Smith camp, but only because I believe we can get playoff-caliber play out of him for a lot less cap space than a guy like Jay Cutler. Alex seems to me to be the kind of guy you can actually build a team around because he's not going to demand a $100M contract.

Now that being said, if he gets a Cutler contract, I'm jumping off the bandwagon. I think this team can win with Alex Smith but I absolutely don't think they can win with Alex Smith taking up 15-20% of the cap.

[BigMeatballDave]

Originally Posted by stonedstooge

If we JUST get Matt more weapons....oh wait!

.

[SAUTO]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

Alex Smith really grew on me.

I'm fully in the Alex Smith camp, but only because I believe we can get playoff-caliber play out of him for a lot less cap space than a guy like Jay Cutler. Alex seems to me to be the kind of guy you can actually build a team around because he's not going to demand a $100M contract.

Now that being said, if he gets a Cutler contract, I'm jumping off the bandwagon. I think this team can win with Alex Smith but I absolutely don't think they can win with Alex Smith taking up 15-20% of the cap.

these are my feelings exactly

[Marcellus]

Alex is who I thought he was from day 1.

And he will sign reasonable extension.