Alex Smith Talks Progressing Slowly
 

Alex Smith talks going slowly, could pick up after the draft

Posted by Mike Florio on April 22, 2014, 5:30 PM EDT
Alex Smith, Cortez Allen
AP
Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith acknowledged on Tuesday that talks aimed at extending a contract that expires after the coming season are underway. And indeed they are.

But a source with knowledge of the situation tells PFT that the discussions are moving very, very slowly.

The discussions could, and likely will, pick up after the draft. If/when an agreement is reached, look for the deal to have a value in the neighborhood of $14 million to $17 million per year. Which would be a very good contract for a guy who was the first pick in the 2005 draft and who was at times regarded as being a borderline bust.

Smith has busted out in a big way the last few years. While it feels like he’s been around forever, Smith still isn’t 30 years old.

That’s true. I checked. Twice. He turns 30 on May 7.

And he’s made plenty of money in the NFL over the last nine years. He could be making a lot more, soon.

sigh.

15 mil per is about tops id go

sounds like they might actually draft a QB in the 1st if one falls


either that or Smith is asking for a ton

Smith was fortunate to play shitty teams with backup QBs in. Hopefully this season will expose how shitty he really is.

I'm not even sure I'd go that high...but Andy Reid and John Dorsey will go wayyyy higher. Especially after Clark Hunt has said multiple times that he wants Alex Smith here in KC.

Just be prepared for the announcement of the Jay Cutler type deal.

**** off with your bullshit.

Who wishes this shit?

Between 14 and 17 million isn't a bad deal if you're getting late season Alex smith for the life of the deal.

I can't imagine there's anyway they go over 17

Wish? It's a fact, he sucks balls. Look at who we played and the backup QBs we faced.

That's just ignorant.

If you could get him at 14 mil that'd be pretty great

Alex smith was NOT contacted about the Mizzou job per source

Ignorant? So you extend him and throw him big money based off one season? That's ignorant if you ask me. He doesn't deserve shit.

You can't be serious.

Dead serious, he didn't face any talent last season.