I wouldn't, but they will.

This...

I wouldn't trade Alex for Dalton right now.

Progress.

I say you wait.

Unless you REALLY,REALLY think Alex Smith is going to blow up next year there isn't much point in signing before you have to. Maybe Bray is fantastic next year ... maybe somebody unforeseen drops in the draft ... maybe Smith doesn't improve much beyond now.

wait

He's still got another year on his contract. Why would you sign an extension at the end of this season?

If the Chiefs win it all , absolutely. If not he can die in a fire

If it were up to me I would say yes.

I think BossChief may have it right.

KC could be financially wise in locking him up sooner than later. Alex is very unlikely to regress.. as was 2011-2012, he became significantly better when the team and his comfort in the system grew. If KC can extend him in the offseason while also somewhat protecting themselves on guarantees? That would be the way to go. Alex already made his fortune, and was never about the almighty dollar. He wants to be on a team that can contend, a team that wants him there. Add a 3rd year roster bonus option... throw some incentives in, and he would likely take a deal that wouldn't break KC's bank.

Hell yes you extend him.

But how long and how much are what make it either brilliant or insanely stupid.

Even if we go out and draft a QB in the first round this year, we still need a veteran backup. You really want Chase Danielsssssss as your most seasoned QB?

Alex Smith could end up being an unbelievable asset as both a mentor and backup to a young QB.

Of course, if Alex Smith is willing to sign a team friendly deal that makes him releasable in a couple of years. Most players wouldn't do that.

So far Alex Smith has exceeded my expectation but i still say wait.

If he comes back next season and does the same thing? 200 yards with 1-2 TD and no interceptions?

Then what happens?

If we extend him early, the odds of having a salary that could reasonably be carried for a backup go up.

That's the sweet spot - enough money to keep him around, but low enough to where it becomes cost-prohibitive to keep him as a backup to our first round QB. :thumb:

In his second year while he's forced to earn a $$$ contract...

LMAO great sentiment, wrong situation, maybe coffey will get through to you one day...