Yeah, I think there are some similarities like the fact that both of them seem a bit gunshy at times, but I'd swap Cassel for Smith and give it a chance too.

One thing I hear on Sirius NFL Radio a lot is that the guy doesn't have swagger. He doesn't seem to show any kind of urgency. Good kid, but not the kind that will beat himself up over a loss. And then there's the question of if he's actually any good or if he's a product of the system.

Because apart from the strong arm part, he's basically Cassel. Good kid, smart kid, you want him to do well, but just not NFL starter material.

I think you're the only one that's pushing this idea right now. I'll believe it when I see it. I just don't know why you're so stuck on the idea that this front office is that stubborn. Like I said before, they screwed up by bringing in Cassel. But it's not like 2010 gave them a lot of insurance options if you're talking about a QBOTF.

Pioli has a reputation for being cheap. Both in NE and KC. I don't see any reason why we would expect him to fork over a huge roster bonus just to save face.

I think the chances of the Chiefs drafting a QB in the first round in 2011 are quite a bit less than 50/50. I wouldn't say it won't happen, but I don't think it's very likely.