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Originally Posted by Chief Pagan
I don't see AS as just going to the highest bidder for a few more dollars and I don't think adoration from fans is going to make him excited about an 8 and 8 season.
They may have a bright future, but I don't see it happening quick enough for Smith to be interested.
If I was Smith, I would seriously rather go hold a clipboard for a Superbowl contender and wait for a broken collarbone/torn ACL then go to a crappy team that will might be turning it around about the time you are going to retire for good.
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That's asking for a lot of things. A Super Bowl competitor actually looking for a QB, let alone a 1-2 year rental. A team that has the cap space to give him a heavily front-loaded deal. And an offense that runs something he's used to - I'm sure he will want to run WCO, not learn a brand new offense this late in his career.
Their offense has a lot more talent than what Alex Smith walked into in KC. Their offensive line with Joe Thomas is legitimately good. Corey Coleman, Gordon (probably will return), Njoku as TE are good receiving options. Duke Johnson/Crowell are solid RBs and they could easily draft Saquon Barkley. If the Browns get rid of Hue, they could offer him a shitload of money, a good offensive supporting cast that gives good pass protection, and an offense and potentially coaching staff he's comfortable with.
Dorsey could easily build the team like he did in KC. Remember he brought in a ton of 1-2 year rentals to make Alex Smith comfortable. With that kind of cap space, they can plug in any gaps super quick.