Chiefs sign TE Irv Smith Jr.

[siberian khatru]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Bengals free-agent tight end Irv Smith Jr. reached agreement a one-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs, per source. <a href="https://t.co/dB5QZWI9Z9">pic.twitter.com/dB5QZWI9Z9</a></p>&mdash; Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1767594096623816743?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Jerm]

Sure why not...adios Bell.

[KurtCobain]

OMG I JUST CANT RIGHT NOW IT BEGINS TODAY BOYS

[In58men]

He’s trash tbh

[Hammock Parties]

what a trash ass signing LMAO

[DaFace]

"To the ship" rings a little hollow when we basically own the shipping company at this point, but this definitely feels like a "to the ship" signing.

[loochy]

He’s trash tbh


Be nice. Let's just say that he's a guy - JAG

[RealSNR]

I'd honestly rather have Blake Bell or Jody Fortson in a wheelchair than this guy

[The Franchise]

Meh.

[TLO]

I'm outraged by this

[TLO]

Can he run a QB sneak?

[Red Dawg]

I'd honestly rather have Blake Bell or Jody Fortson in a wheelchair than this guy

Fortsen is in a wheelchair and Bell is useless.

[Mecca]

I mean he got drafted in the 1st but dude can not stay healthy.

[Jerm]

I mean he got drafted in the 1st but dude can not stay healthy.

He was a 2nd rounder...

[Mr_Tomahawk]

We just purchased the Bengals' offensive playbook.

[Skyy God]

Eh, tires being kicked.

[ChiTown]

If he takes the spot of a shitty Blake Bell, I'm good with that. He's going to be behind Kelce and Gray (and maybe Fortson), so WGAF?

[Hammock Parties]

runs 4.6, could be nice

[Iconic]

damn i remember i wanted this guy so badly in 2019.

great pickup and solid depth. he hasnt really had much of a career but if he can kick start it anywhere it will be in kc.

[bigjosh]

We just purchased the Bengals' offensive playbook.


It just says “yolo ball” on every page


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[Jewish Rabbi]

Okay he’s literally the second best TE in the NFL now that he’s on the KC Chuefs

[DJ's left nut]

Can't figure out why he sucks - figured he'd be a viable pass-catching TE.

But he definitely sucks.

Hope that came at/near free. Because I really don't know what he brings to the party.

[Jewish Rabbi]

Can't figure out why he sucks - figured he'd be a viable pass-catching TE.

But he definitely sucks.

Hope that came at/near free. Because I really don't know what he brings to the party.

Maybe his family owns a potato chip company. I always enjoy a bag of chips at a party.

[OnTheWarpath15]

Nice young and cheap depth signing. Can run - never felt like Minnesota tried to use him right.

Bengals is where TE's go to die, so not gonna freak out over last year.

Guessing this is nothing more than a "camp body" flier-type deal.

[booger]

6’2 short arms like Gray. More like a FB. Hopefully he won’t cost much to cut

[Pitt Gorilla]

I loved him out of college. Not sure what happened.

[RunKC]

Blake Bell was useless every time he was on the field. And Kelce missing time last year exposed that.

At least Irv Smith is young and has athleticism to actually be useful

[Hammock Parties]

6’2 short arms like Gray. More like a FB. Hopefully he won’t cost much to cut

Be interesting to see the terms. Gray is in the last year of his deal.

[WhawhaWhat]

If they were trying to decrease the dropped passes this season, then they are moving in the wrong direction.

[In58men]

I feel like this is the only player we get. They’ll work something out with Sneed and wait for the draft. Very underwhelming FA.

[TribalElder]

Camp Fodder

still want to see us pull Sinnott from K-State in teh draft

[Mecca]

They're literally telling Jody Fortson bye is all this is.

[The Franchise]

I'd almost bet that this dude doesn't make it out of camp.

[TambaBerry]

I feel like this is the only player we get. They’ll work something out with Sneed and wait for the draft. Very underwhelming FA.

Chill it's been 24 hours

[dirk digler]

Definitely give us some more options.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The newest tight end in Kansas City…<br><br>Welcome to KC, <a href="https://twitter.com/swervinirvin_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@swervinirvin_</a>! ��<br><br> <a href="https://t.co/Va4UKsgB8k">pic.twitter.com/Va4UKsgB8k</a></p>&mdash; KC Sports Network (@KCSportsNetwork) <a href="https://twitter.com/KCSportsNetwork/status/1767597142577754382?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[booger]

Be interesting to see the terms. Gray is in the last year of his deal.

Yep. TEs are a bitch to find these days. The pigeon dude from Illinois looks like an old fashioned Y on the line TE. 6-5 270 34-35” arms for the nice catch radius. That would be a nice mid round add to take Bells spot. Problem is there’s not a group of 3-5 guys like that in these drafts.

[kccrow]

Well, this one moves the needle 0.0 degrees.

[Jewish Rabbi]

I feel like this is the only player we get. They’ll work something out with Sneed and wait for the draft. Very underwhelming FA.

He’s never burned down an apartment complex so can’t be a terrible signing

[In58men]

Chill it's been 24 hours

Everyone is practically gone lol

[Titty Meat]

TRASH

[Pitt Gorilla]

I feel like this is the only player we get. They’ll work something out with Sneed and wait for the draft. Very underwhelming FA.

It's a Super Bowl winning roster full of KC draft choices. We retained the best DT on the market. WTF were you wanting?

[DJ's left nut]

Yep. TEs are a bitch to find these days. The pigeon dude from Illinois looks like an old fashioned Y on the line TE. 6-5 270 34-35” arms for the nice catch radius. That would be a nice mid round add to take Bells spot. Problem is there’s not a group of 3-5 guys like that in these drafts.

Best I can say is that I'm not convinced he's that much worse than Fant and somehow Fant got paid real money.

I suspect Irv will get some deal in the $2-3 million range tops (and with nominal guarantees). So 80% as much player for about 33% as much money? Eh - whatever.

[Red Dawg]

I feel like this is the only player we get. They’ll work something out with Sneed and wait for the draft. Very underwhelming FA.

There was only one goal and it was reached. Keeping Jones.

[Couch-Potato]

Definitely give us some more options.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The newest tight end in Kansas City…<br><br>Welcome to KC, <a href="https://twitter.com/swervinirvin_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@swervinirvin_</a>! ��<br><br> <a href="https://t.co/Va4UKsgB8k">pic.twitter.com/Va4UKsgB8k</a></p>&mdash; KC Sports Network (@KCSportsNetwork) <a href="https://twitter.com/KCSportsNetwork/status/1767597142577754382?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Nice Catch!

[Chris Meck]

Everyone is practically gone lol

ROFL

[kccrow]

Everyone is practically gone lol

:shake:

[ChiTown]

It's a Super Bowl winning roster full of KC draft choices. We retained the best DT on the market. WTF were you wanting?

Yeah, it's not like we were going to be able to sign Jones and make an additional serious splash beyond that. We secured the services of the best DT in the League. I'm good with that. Now we need to go fill some holes via the Draft, and I have NO doubt that we will.

[FloridaMan88]

Keep doubting Jody Fortson.

Comeback Player of the Year.

[TomBarndtsTwin]

Roster fodder here, likely. :shrug:

[Jewish Rabbi]

Keep doubting Jody Fortson.

Comeback Player of the Year.

Damar Hamlin

[booger]

Best I can say is that I'm not convinced he's that much worse than Fant and somehow Fant got paid real money.

I suspect Irv will get some deal in the $2-3 million range tops (and with nominal guarantees). So 80% as much player for about 33% as much money? Eh - whatever.

Fant being 6-4 250 with the 33 1/2” arms automatically gives him a chance to compete on the line at the Y. He can get off the line and he has the ability to be a competitive blocker where as Jr and Gray are at a disadvantage in who they’re being asked to block and you have to put them on the move to get the best out of them. I don’t like having two short arm types on the 53. If so they better keep 4.

But that’s just the reality of what’s available. It’s like a short armed DE like Danna. Loop and stunt him and he’ll be more productive

Plus Reid knows what he’s doing and won’t expect him to do what he’s physically not capable of. They even had orson Charles for a year and had him practice with the RBs as a FB. If he earns a spot they will scheme him properly. But I think he’s definitely that F TE/hback etc. If anyone can coach him up it’s this staff

[UChieffyBugger]

LOL THE SAME MOANING ASS IDIOTS WERE CRYING ABOUT THE CHEAP SIGNINGS WE MADE LAST YEAR TOO ONLY TO LOOK STUPID ONCE AGAIN ROFL

Here's something the bed wetters can chew on.

365 yards and 5 touchdowns

Those are stats Smith had in one 13 game season which is better yards and td totals than ANY TIGHTEND we've had bar Kelce since Mahomes became a starter. Oh, and HE'S ALSO the fastest backup TE we've had too.

The kid is 25 years old and was forced to play with an injured Burrow and Jack Browning last year. So folks need to grow up and give the guy a fecking chance smh.

[Mr_Tomahawk]

Leave Irv alone!

[Kman34]

It's a Super Bowl winning roster full of KC draft choices. We retained the best DT on the market. WTF were you wanting?

Lets spend all the money!!!

[booger]

Keep doubting Jody Fortson.

Comeback Player of the Year.

He was set to be an RFA I don’t know if they tendered him but Gaithings the PS kid they signed to a futures deal. Very very similar ht weight and arm length to Fortson. In that WR/TE hybrid mold. I’d probably bring Fortson to camp for the minimum with no bonus. Even if just for one of the veteran spots on the taxi squad. But staying healthy is a must and he has had terrible luck there

[old_geezer]

I feel like this is the only player we get. They’ll work something out with Sneed and wait for the draft. Very underwhelming FA.

If we manage to keep Sneed to go along with Jones and Tranquil then I'm damn happy with this free agency.

[Mr_Tomahawk]

I feel like this is the only player we get. They’ll work something out with Sneed and wait for the draft. Very underwhelming FA.

We signed arguably the #1 FA available...

[kccrow]

LOL THE SAME MOANING ASS IDIOTS WERE CRYING ABOUT THE CHEAP SIGNINGS WE MADE LAST YEAR TOO ONLY TO LOOK STUPID ONCE AGAIN ROFL

Here's something the bed wetters can chew on.

365 yards and 5 touchdowns

Those are stats Smith had in one 13 game season which is better yards and td totals than ANY TIGHTEND we've had bar Kelce since Mahomes became a starter. Oh, and HE'S ALSO the fastest backup TE we've had too.

The kid is 25 years old and was forced to play with an injured Burrow and Jack Browning last year. So folks need to grow up and give the guy a fecking chance smh.

Not every acquisition is amazing. Richie James wasn't all world. He'll be useful here, he's just not going to make a monumental difference and everyone is most focused on the real issues at WR and LT.

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

Veach > CP

[ThyKingdomCome15]

?

[Rain Man]

Sometimes the youth of the NFL is shocking. They guy is 25, but he's been in the league for five years and would be called a "veteran player" by most people.

[Regime]

Veach > CP

lol this

There is a reason we did the Wayne’s world “we’re not worthy” as his bus stopped in front of us at the parade and his response was to laugh and show us the rings.



In Veach We Trust

[Sure-Oz]

We are gonna love this guy

https://youtu.be/6xsgNct76nE?si=F6IVSsVGu4cR5_J8

[Red Dawg]

Man is a stud. A diamond everyone missed on.

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

?

?

[ThyKingdomCome15]

?

??

[In58men]

ROFL


Looking bare to me

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[Hog's Gone Fishin]

??

???!

[Rain Man]

We are gonna love this guy

https://youtu.be/6xsgNct76nE?si=F6IVSsVGu4cR5_J8

I'm putting that one on Cousins.

[ntexascardfan]

I wouldn't be mad if we could get Calais Campbell on a one year deal to get a ring.

He is old a fuck, but was still productive last year. Would be a good NT to take up space next to Jones.

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

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[Rainbarrel]

Isaiah, Irv.... Need another "I" or two to get on that Crazy Train!

[Wisconsin_Chief]

Why doesn't anyone want Danielle Hunter coming off 16.5 sacks? That seems weird.

[In58men]

Isaiah, Irv.... Need another "I" or two to get on that Crazy Train!

We’ll bring back Ihmir Smith-Marsette and call it good lol

[TomBarndtsTwin]

Why doesn't anyone want Danielle Hunter coming off 16.5 sacks? That seems weird.

Wrong thread but I think they do.

They just don't wanna pay the reported $30 mil. per year price tag he's asking for.

[sedated]

Irv Smith was pretty effective in MIN before he got hurt and they got Hockenson (IIRC)

[Wisconsin_Chief]

Wrong thread but I think they do.

They just don't wanna pay the reported $30 mil. per year price tag he's asking for.

Whoops, I keep bouncing back and forth between the two and I slipped up. :)

[Wisconsin_Chief]

Irv Smith was pretty effective in MIN before he got hurt and they got Hockenson (IIRC)

You are correct, he was looking good.

I can guarantee you this is one of those "Veach Specials" where he's had his eye on this dude since he came out of college. This isn't just a fly by night signing. They targeted him for a reason.

[Womble]

Does this mean we never get to see Blake Bell drop the easiest of catches again? I ****ing hope so.

[carcosa]

THREE PEAT CONFIRMED!!!!!!

[BWillie]

Looking bare to me

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If we don't get Hollywood or Ridley I'm going to cry

[OnTheWarpath15]

If we don't get Hollywood or Ridley I'm going to cry

Better place an Amazon order for Kleenex.

[BWillie]

HUUUUUGE STEP UP FROM BLAKE fucking BELL

TE #3

VEACH GM GOAT

[RealSNR]

If we don't get Hollywood or Ridley I'm going to cry

Believe not what your heart tells you

[In58men]

#Chiefs signed TE Irv Smith Jr to a 1-year, $1.3M deal

[JPH83]

Good athlete, been injured and frankly bad from my understanding. But IF it's cheap it's another swing for the fences on a reclamation. Who knows. We can't have much cap to work with and maybe it's a response to how insane some of the WR moves look. Could work great, could it really be worse than Bell?

[Sure-Oz]

#Chiefs signed TE Irv Smith Jr to a 1-year, $1.3M dealBlake Bell money

[Shields68]

If we don't get Hollywood or Ridley I'm going to cry

Not seeing it. Both probably will find someone to way over pay.

[pugsnotdrugs19]

You can't hate on a deal like this when it's for the minimum. Zero risk. Not sure he's even counting toward the top 51.

[Wisconsin_Chief]

#Chiefs signed TE Irv Smith Jr to a 1-year, $1.3M deal

Boy, he sure fell from good graces quickly. Last year when the Bengals signed him everyone said he would be a huge addition. Now he’s our #3 TE playing for the minimum.

Life comes at you fast.

[Chargem]

way better than Bell as TE 3, not sure if his wife is hotter than Bell's wife

[Mosbonian]

Be nice. Let's just say that he's a guy - JAG

To be fair...there are a lot of people that CP'ERS have immediately taken the stance that they are trash and then been wrong.

Only time will tell....

[Mosbonian]

I loved him out of college. Not sure what happened.

He went to the Vikings and the Bengals....not much else to be said. Both places where they don't know how to properly use TE's I

[Ming the Merciless]

"To the ship" rings a little hollow when we basically own the shipping company at this point, but this definitely feels like a "to the ship" signing.


to the shipp!!


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[Bowser]

I like this signing. As the #2 or 3 on this team that utilizes a shit ton of 12 and 13 personnel, Irv could be a sneaky good weapon in certain situations. He won't have the attention on him here that he did in Minnesota or Cinci, and he could exploit that.

[tredadda]

This could end up being an underrated signing. I remember a New Heights episode with (I believe) Mahomes and they mentioned how Andy brags about how good of a TE coach he was. Most people see Andy as a QB whisperer, but he seems to be a TE one as well. If anyone can get him to play up to his potential, it's Big Red.

[Red Dawg]

He may work out well. Cdot said he was nobody and that guy knows shit.

[HonestChieffan]

Hope he comes cheap with his stats

[Coach]

14 Personnel for the win!

[ChiefaRoo]

LOL THE SAME MOANING ASS IDIOTS WERE CRYING ABOUT THE CHEAP SIGNINGS WE MADE LAST YEAR TOO ONLY TO LOOK STUPID ONCE AGAIN ROFL

Here's something the bed wetters can chew on.

365 yards and 5 touchdowns

Those are stats Smith had in one 13 game season which is better yards and td totals than ANY TIGHTEND we've had bar Kelce since Mahomes became a starter. Oh, and HE'S ALSO the fastest backup TE we've had too.

The kid is 25 years old and was forced to play with an injured Burrow and Jack Browning last year. So folks need to grow up and give the guy a fecking chance smh.

I like you. You can come over and F my sister private Joker.

[Easy 6]

Recent pro past be damned, this dude is saying all the right things... he just might be yet another gem in a garbage heap find by Veach

You wanna join a culture of winning like back in college, Irv?

We got just what you need to get back in the groove, buddy

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/irv-smith-jr-on-selling-point-that-drew-him-to-chiefs/ar-BB1jXnii?ocid=msedgntp&pc=U531&cvid=e2a630e106a94cc68eff02d90f7a595b&ei=86

He's so spot on saying that consistent winning breeds a new degree of expectation, it almost mentally commands everyone stepping into any role, to be their very best self... people are watching you, all your teammates care deeply

He's absolutely right, winning kinda eats on and fuels itself at some point

[Wisconsin_Chief]

Any chance he pushes Gray as the #2? He does have the better pedigree as a 2nd round pick and he has been an effective starter. I think he could be more than just #3.

[Easy 6]

Any chance he pushes Gray as the #2? He does have the better pedigree as a 2nd round pick and he has been an effective starter. I think he could be more than just #3.

If he can earn more than Grays 1-2 targets per game, and do more with them then well... its a business after all

It just feels like Gray is protected and schemed too much, like we need more of an active playmaker in his spot... it will be a camp battle to watch for sure

[Megatron96]

interesting pick up. Watching just a couple highlight clips, he looks like a smooth route runner. Seems to have a good understanding of where to sit down in zone. Shows decent hands in traffic. Looks a little short (6'2"/6'3"?) but might be just because I'm watching on my phone.

PFR shows that his catch% is over 70% (nice) and his success% until last season was really good: over 50% (was with CIN in 2023).


Might be another under-the-radar great signing.

[IowaHawkeyeChief]

If he can earn more than Grays 1-2 targets per game, and do more with them then well... its a business after all

It just feels like Gray is protected and schemed too much, like we need more of an active playmaker in his spot... it will be a camp battle to watch for sure

Kelce, Gray and Smith in 13 personnel may cause some issues.

[PHOG]

He's 6-2, 240 lbs https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SmitIr01.htm

[Skyy God]

Underrated signing.

Chiefs know how to use TEs.

[gordonelloyd]

I agree this is an underrated signing. I saw him playing in Minnesota several times. He was pretty good. He certainly did not meet expectations in Cincinnati. He does have some injury concerns. But his best year when he got five touchdowns he certainly eclipsed anything our back up tight ends have done.

If this improves the chances of being able to pace Kelse.

[PHOG]

Yeah, I'm in the underrated signing camp myself.