Chiefs Alex Smith Talks Progressing Slowly

Jimmya · 04-22-2014, 08:57 PM

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.

04-22-2014, 08:57 PM	Topic Starter
Jimmya Veteran Join Date: Dec 2012 Casino cash: $10014530	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.
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