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ShowtimeSBMVP · 02-24-2013, 04:56 PM

Jason La Canfora ‏@JasonLaCanfora

The 49ers have expressed to others that a deal for QB Alex Smith is effectively complete. Can't be finalized til league year begins 3/12

Jason La Canfora ‏@JasonLaCanfora

so it's not official, both clubs view it at as it's effectively done. I do not know the other team. KC and JAX are 2 teams that make sense

Priest31kc · 02-25-2013, 09:04 AM

Report: Niners don’t have a deal in place for Alex Smith

The 49ers have basically finished a trade that would send quarterback Alex Smith elsewhere. Unless they haven’t.

Not coincidentally, it’s late February in the NFL.

Matt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee reports that the 49ers don’t have a deal in place to trade Smith once the trading period opens at 4:00 p.m. ET on March 12.

Barrows notes at the outset of his tweet that it’s lying time in the NFL. But if the Niners are letting it leak that a deal is “effectively done” (whatever that means) and not identifying the name of the team, there’s a good chance that there is no team — and that the tactic is aimed at smoking a team or two out of the weeds.

Many presume there will be an aggressive trade market for Smith. But with the 49ers unable to convince anyone that they’d keep Smith around against his wishes at $8.5 million, the Niners need at least two teams to want Smith. Otherwise, there can and will be no market for his services.

The Chiefs continue to make the most sense. But if the Chiefs are the only interested team, all Andy Reid needs to do is put on his poker face and wait for the 49ers to cut Smith.

Based on the trades Andy Reid pulled off while in Philly, we wouldn’t bet against Reid winning this hand.

The overlooked dynamic in the formula is Smith. He’ll have to want to play for the team to which he’s dealt. If, in the end, there’s only one team he wants to play for, it’ll make it very hard for the 49ers to get another team to the table.

Thus, until there are two teams who want Smith and vice-versa, it’ll be hard to work out a trade, regardless of the gadgets that may get employed to get a deal done.

Including but not limited to leaking to the media that a deal is “effectively done.”

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...or-alex-smith/

**Rausch** · 02-25-2013, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

So we're supposed to expect something that most of the experts think is IMPOSSIBLE?

I don't think we'll have much luck trading down but I think that's what they want to do...

Molitoth · 02-25-2013, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Hog Farmer

http://www.pro-football-reference.co...S/SmitAl03.htm

Look at Alex Smith 2011 and 2012 stats and get back to me.

You would be one to back Alex Smith.

Imon Yourside · 02-25-2013, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Hog Farmer

http://www.pro-football-reference.co...S/SmitAl03.htm

Look at Alex Smith 2011 and 2012 stats and get back to me.

Take a look at Matt Cassel 2008 and 2010, then get back to me.

http://www.pro-football-reference.co...C/CassMa00.htm

**Tribal Warfare** · 02-25-2013, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Priest31kc

Barrows notes at the outset of his tweet that it’s lying time in the NFL.

You don't say? I've been saying this all along

Hog's Gone Fishin · 02-25-2013, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by KILLER_CLOWN

Take a look at Matt Cassel 2008 and 2010, then get back to me.

http://www.pro-football-reference.co...C/CassMa00.htm

I don't want Alex Smith over a QB in the draft but for the sake of argument AS showed much improvement in the last two years where as Cassel became the 32nd rated QB that was only elite as shitting his pants.

Hammock Parties · 02-25-2013, 09:19 AM

COME DOWN OFF THE LEDGE IDIOTS

@mattbarrows I'm told the #49ers do not have a trade deal in place for Alex Smith.

Barrows is a reporter for the Sacramento Bee.

WV · 02-25-2013, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by GoWalrus

COME DOWN OFF THE LEDGE IDIOTS

@mattbarrows I'm told the #49ers do not have a trade deal in place for Alex Smith.

Barrows is a reporter for the Sacramento Bee.

I'm a little calmer than I was last night, so I'm holding on to the smoke and mirrors of this time of year scenario.

Sure would be nice for the Chiefs to raise a hand and say not it though.

Molitoth · 02-25-2013, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Hog Farmer

I don't want Alex Smith over a QB in the draft but for the sake of argument AS showed much improvement in the last two years where as Cassel became the 32nd rated QB that was only elite as shitting his pants.

There are some who are claiming the majority of Alex Smith's bad career was due to poor coaching, which is beyond reeruned.

You could say the same for Matt Cassel if that was the case. Look what he did in New England.

The same people who say "oh but Alex Smith could be good with good coaching" would also have to admit the same about Matt Cassel. Are people ready to do that? Didn't think so. They are the same player.

Strongside · 02-25-2013, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by GoWalrus

COME DOWN OFF THE LEDGE IDIOTS

@mattbarrows I'm told the #49ers do not have a trade deal in place for Alex Smith.

Barrows is a reporter for the Sacramento Bee.

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Messier · 02-25-2013, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by KILLER_CLOWN

Take a look at Matt Cassel 2008 and 2010, then get back to me.

http://www.pro-football-reference.co...C/CassMa00.htm

Where's that playoff win?

Sweet Daddy Hate · 02-25-2013, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by BryanBusby

Honestly, and this isn't just me installing false hope, the team could very likely be the Buffalo Bills.

They've made it very clear they aren't satisfied with Fitzpatrick, aren't strangers to trashcan searching for QB's and will be running a WCO. They are also in the position to where they likely won't be able to pick and choose whatever QB they want in the draft.

Mystery teams for FA's and trades happen all the ****ing time.

my thought exactly. Buffalo has logic.
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Sweet Daddy Hate · 02-25-2013, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by GoWalrus

COME DOWN OFF THE LEDGE IDIOTS

@mattbarrows I'm told the #49ers do not have a trade deal in place for Alex Smith.

Barrows is a reporter for the Sacramento Bee.

sweet. Thanks Clay.
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Imon Yourside · 02-25-2013, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Messier

Where's that playoff win?

Right up there with our #1 ranked defense at the time.

Hammock Parties · 02-25-2013, 09:38 AM

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