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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

While I preferred Sanchez to Cassel in 2009, I've stated several times in the past six months that the end result would have undoubtedly been the same: Fired coach, fired GM and the need for a new starting QB.

But homer? No. I preferred him to Cassel, especially when Cassel struggled in 2009 but "homer" is not an accurate description.



I agree that he's been a bust but Ryan Leaf? No. That's overly dramatic. The guy by all accounts is a good citizen and teammate. When the Jets move on from him, he'll likely be a backup somewhere in the league and finished with a fairly undistinguished career. But Ryan Leaf? Nah, no way.



That's your opinion. I don't have an opinion. I thought that Smith looked decent at the Combines, which was really my first chance to watch him outside of the K-State game and the Pinstripe Bowl. I watched some YouTube videos this past week in which I saw a lot of inconsistencies. But my opinion is neither here nor there. Reid and Dorsey clearly didn't like him at #1 (or any of this year's QB prospects), so it's out of my control.

I will say that I didn't "love" the guy, like so many here, so seeing them move past him isn't big "emotional" journey for me. Whatever happens to his career is inconsequential because clearly, he's not going to be a Chief.



I find it very curious that people are upset about the Alex Smith trade, as if he's the only QB on the horizon for the Chiefs in the next five years. It's bizarre.

Dorsey and Reid both have documented histories and drafting and developing QB's, whether it's Brunnel, Hasselbeck, Brooks or Rodgers to Kolb, Feeley, etc.

Trading for Alex Smith only insures ONE thing: The Chiefs will enter the 2013 season with an experienced veteran QB, something that does not exist on this roster.

Trading for Smith does not preclude the Chiefs from taking a developmental QB in the 2013 draft, nor does it preclude them from taking a QB next year. All it does is insure that they have a starting QB in place to begin the 2013 season.

I can agree with this post. Pretty spot on...they announce an extension and I'll be livid.