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

[Rasputin]

Originally Posted by GloryDayz

Now I might go to some games next year..

I'm planning a vacation going to Training Camp at St. Joseph & I'm taking my fishing gear so I can fish the Missouri River also. It's going be fun watching Patrick take all first team reps.

[Tribal Warfare]

Originally Posted by GloryDayz

Now I might go to some games next year..

Same here, haven't gone to game in years because of the shitshow we've had over a decade

[Marcellus]

Originally Posted by TambaBerry

I guarantee Dee Ford does not play much next year due to the back injury. We will pay him 8 million to be this year's tamba Hali

So you know more then the Chief's medical staff, coaches, and GM about Ford's health?

Interesting.

[KINGPIN CHIEFS FAN]

Alex is going to wish he picked the Browns instead of the Redskins. The Cleveland fans will hail him as a God if he gets them to 6-10 next season whereas the Washington fans will run him out of town on a rail before Halloween arrives. He's going to find out real fast that he not playing in front of cordial Midwest fans anymore. Welcome to the real world Alex, you picked your own poison.

[Rasputin]

Originally Posted by KINGPIN CHIEFS FAN

Alex is going to wish he picked the Browns instead of the Redskins. The Cleveland fans will hail him as a God if he gets them to 6-10 next season whereas the Washington fans will run him out of town on a rail before Halloween arrives. He's going to find out real fast that he not playing in front of cordial Midwest fans anymore. Welcome to the real world Alex, you picked your own poison.

Alex Smith is going be Redskins very own Matt Cassell. He had one good season in him and it's going be down hill from there.

[TambaBerry]

Originally Posted by Marcellus

So you know more then the Chief's medical staff, coaches, and GM about Ford's health?

Interesting.

nope just speculating, but back injuries are a definite career long issue in most players. Its the same thing as you guys saying he will have a great year because its a contract year. So, you know for sure that he will be a stud just because he is playing for a contract?

[Eleazar]

Originally Posted by KC Tattoo

Alex Smith is going be Redskins very own Matt Cassell. He had one good season in him and it's going be down hill from there.

[Rausch]

Originally Posted by KC Tattoo

Alex Smith is going be Redskins very own Matt Cassell. He had one good season in him and it's going be down hill from there.

I think he'll be more of a Grilbac.

He'll have a lot of potential, perhaps one career year, but accomplish nothing...

[Sassy Squatch]

Originally Posted by Rausch

I think he'll be more of a Grilbac.

He'll have a lot of potential, perhaps one career year, but accomplish nothing...

Hey, where's my pos rep at, you summana bitch?!?

[Rausch]

Originally Posted by Superturtle

Hey, where's my pos rep at, you summana bitch?!?

[Reerun_KC]

Originally Posted by Marcellus

So you know more then the Chief's medical staff, coaches, and GM about Ford's health?

Interesting.

No but if you look at “because Chiefs” history there’s more of a chance he doesn’t play or perform vs he does something of substance.

Plus we’re talking about Dee Ford right? That alone means we’re probably right.

[Rausch]

Originally Posted by Reerun_KC

Plus we’re talking about Dee Ford right? That alone means we’re probably right.

Outside of a 6 game flash of talent he's been a huge waste of a draft pick (in any round...)

[ThaVirus]

Originally Posted by Eleazar

What's Sam Cassel got to do with this?

[Marcellus]

Originally Posted by TambaBerry

nope just speculating, but back injuries are a definite career long issue in most players. Its the same thing as you guys saying he will have a great year because its a contract year. So, you know for sure that he will be a stud just because he is playing for a contract?

I haven't said that but it does fit an actual historic trend. My point is they arent going to pay him if they think his back is too jacked up to play, he can still be cut and save the $8MM.

What exactly is Ford's back injury?

[Marcellus]

Originally Posted by Reerun_KC

No but if you look at “because Chiefs” history there’s more of a chance he doesn’t play or perform vs he does something of substance.

Plus we’re talking about Dee Ford right? That alone means we’re probably right.

"because Chiefs history" says we won't draft a QB in the 1st round or start a young drafted QB too correct?