Charles Davis: Chiefs shouldn't move on from Smith unless they have his replacement

[Sandy Vagina]

Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

With Alex Smith's low salary it wouldn't be difficult to develop a guy while Smith holds down the fort.

The problem is that i see no evidence to indicate that Reid/Dorsey are truly trying to replace Smith. Seems to me they are just casually trying to take the random shot at picking up a QB that they can turn around and trade for picks.

i see no sense of urgency at all

I think you will see the urgency in this coming draft. Not just because "Smiff sucks" and all of that jazz.. but because they must recognize that Smith is no spring chicken.. and one more concussion/serious injury would greatly accelerate his retirement plan.. if he isn't already at this point.

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

IIRC, his cap hit is almost $18M this season. I'm guessing that makes him the 10-12th highest paid QB in the league.

Are we getting 10-12th QB production?

I have a hard time believing we can't get 213 yards passing and .85 TD's a game out of damn near anyone else at a MUCH lower cost.

I'm seeing 16.9 mil as his cap hit to KC next season.
http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/kansas-ci...ex-smith-3337/

puts him as the 21st QB in avr per yr
http://overthecap.com/position/quarterback/

[kcchiefsus]

Originally Posted by Sandy Cheeks

I think you will see the urgency in this coming draft. Not just because "Smiff sucks" and all of that jazz.. but because they must recognize that Smith is no spring chicken.. and one more concussion/serious injury would greatly accelerate his retirement plan.. if he isn't already at this point.



I'm seeing 16.9 mil as his cap hit to KC next season.
http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/kansas-ci...ex-smith-3337/

puts him as the 21st QB in avr per yr
http://overthecap.com/position/quarterback/

I'll believe it when I see it. Because, Chiefs.