Alex Smith to ask for release

[B14ckmon]

Originally Posted by CaliforniaChief

Sure he wants to be a starter. But there's also got to be some hurt over the way he was unceremoniously dumped as the starter due to injury. It was embarrassing for him no doubt.

With that said, I'd absolutely be fine with the following plan:

1. Do not re-sign Quinn.
2. Release Cassel.
3. Sign Alex Smith as a FA (I would never give up picks for him.)
4. Draft Geno Smith.

Next year, let there be a true competition for the starting spot. Knowing that we've got our QBOTF on the roster and learning under Reid/Pederson would actually allow me to be ok with Alex Smith as a 1 year "bridge" type starter.

...Why would he sign with a team who just drafted a QB #1 overall if he wants to start?

[RyFo18]

Originally Posted by B14ckmon

...Why would he sign with a team who just drafted a QB #1 overall if he wants to start?

Because Free Agency is before the draft?

[B14ckmon]

Originally Posted by RyFo18

Because Free Agency is before the draft?

Are the Chiefs going to be the first team in history to keep their #1 pick a secret?

Originally Posted by CaliforniaChief

As I already said...

1. There's probably more to it than Smith just not wanting to be a backup. SF experience was embarrassing.
2. He could be a bridge-type one-year starter in KC.
3. The market for starting QB's in terms of FA's isn't that strong.

In addition:
1. Reid's offense could be a nice fit for Smith.
2. Chiefs have the money and cap space to do it.

If you honestly think Alex Smith wants to go from a backup QB collecting Super Bowl rings, to a backup in Kansas City, I offer you this ketchup popsicle and pair of white gloves.

[RyFo18]

Originally Posted by B14ckmon

Are the Chiefs going to be the first team in history to keep their #1 pick a secret?

I'd say there is about a 95% chance of this happening, yes.