Teicher:On first play at camp, Chiefs show their new look

[keg in kc]

Originally Posted by Messier

It completely depends on this season. Going 5-11 and throwing as many picks as TDs, ala Cassel, and I don't think there will be an extension.

I think most of us (including the ones who aren't big fans of Alex Smith) would be extremely surprised by that.

I've interpreted (perhaps wrongly so?) a few people as saying the fact that he wasn't given an extension is a sign that they're having a wait and see approach with him, and I just don't believe that's the case. He's their guy moving forward, I don't think there's any question about that.

[Mav]

Originally Posted by keg in kc

I think most of us (including the ones who aren't big fans of Alex Smith) would be extremely surprised by that.

I've interpreted (perhaps wrongly so?) a few people as saying the fact that he wasn't given an extension is a sign that they're having a wait and see approach with him, and I just don't believe that's the case. He's their guy moving forward, I don't think there's any question about that.

I don't think Alex Smith wanted the extension, as much so as it was the Chiefs not wanting to give one to him. He has an out clause after this year that basically means the Chiefs could pay him nothing and move on if need be. I think Alex Smith, also wanted to be able to choose where he wanted to be, and he wasn't able to do that. I think its very business smart, on both parts.

[Messier]

Originally Posted by keg in kc

I think most of us (including the ones who aren't big fans of Alex Smith) would be extremely surprised by that.

I've interpreted (perhaps wrongly so?) a few people as saying the fact that he wasn't given an extension is a sign that they're having a wait and see approach with him, and I just don't believe that's the case. He's their guy moving forward, I don't think there's any question about that.

I think he's their guy, if he produces. The people saying, MC trade=AS trade, must feel that Smith will be "the guy" no matter what he does. I don't feel that way at all. I believe, if after a few mediocre years the Chief are treading water, they'll move on from Smith.

[keg in kc]

Originally Posted by Messier

I think he's their guy, if he produces. The people saying, MC trade=AS trade, must feel that Smith will be "the guy" no matter what he does. I don't feel that way at all. I believe, if after a few mediocre years the Chief are treading water, they'll move on from Smith.

I think he's extended after this season regardless, so I'm closer to being in the other camp. I don't think he'll be on a short leash. I'd be surprised if he's here less than 5 years, and I don't think there's any way he'll be here less than 3.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Originally Posted by Messier

Yes I do. If he underwhelms, I honestly think he won't be here longer that two years. Assuming this is just another SP and Cassell tied at the hip situation is a stretch.

Just to clarify, I think Smith will play well, and probably will get an extension.

I guess it depends on what you define as "playing well", but in any case, it's a long-term tragedy for the franchise if he does.

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

Two years is a goddamn eternity. That's two years of Charles, Flowers, Bowe, Hali and DJ we're wasting. That's two years we're not developing a potential franchise QB.

This. The window is closing on good players who have soldiered through this shit-house of a franchise. They deserve better. ****, the FANS deserve better.