Chiefs Alex Smith Talks Progressing Slowly - Page 6

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.

**Easy 6** · 04-23-2014, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

lost Charles and Knile ... also Avery

On the road, first year with team, biggest game for the franchise in many years, missing several key players... has his best game of the season.

That's how you spell "rising to the occasion".

duncan_idaho · 04-23-2014, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by scott free

I'll simply never understand why people point to his best game of the year as a weak spot.

He pulled out the whole trick bag and looked great doing it.

I'm talking about the final regular season game Smith played, against Indy, when he had a very poor game, especially compared to his performance in the 4-5 games leading up to that point and then in the playoff game.

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Originally Posted by Rausch

I thought it was his best and most complete game of the year...

In the playoffs? Yes. I said this about it in the other thread, earlier today, which is still on the first page of The Lounge:

"I do think Smith missed some opportunities in the second half of that playoff game, but I don't put all of the blame on him or anything. Three straight empty possession as Indy started its comeback is not what you want to see from your QB, but he played an excellent game overall.

Just wish he had hit that pass on the wheel route..."

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Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

stick your head in an oven

I have no idea whether Smith will become an upper tier QB but complaining about the Indy game is beyond idiotic.

Calm down, cupcake. I'm not talking about the game you assumed I was talking about.

duncan_idaho · 04-23-2014, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Pablo

I'll agree. The way he played in that playoff game changed my mind a bit. He'd had some good showing throughout the season; but there was no way I thought he'd be able to get this offense to perform that well. Even if he did come up a little short.

I'm hoping that's they guy we see a whole lot more of next season. But I know better than to get my hopes up for anything Chiefs related.

I agree completely. Especially with the last paragraph.

**Easy 6** · 04-23-2014, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

I'm talking about the final regular season game Smith played, against Indy, when he had a very poor game, especially compared to his performance in the 4-5 games leading up to that point and then in the playoff game.

True, he played poorly in that one, but the entire team looked asleep... that was probably the ugliest game of the regular season.

Beaten in every phase that day.

Carlota69 · 04-23-2014, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Coochie liquor

Some people would much rather say "I told you so" than actually root for their team. Sounds like a female trait to me.

Really? Ive only seen a bunch of dudes do it in this forum. So, either its not a female trait but a petulant little spoiled boy trait, or theres a ton more women on this forum posing as dudes.

duncan_idaho · 04-23-2014, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by scott free

True, he played poorly in that one, but the entire team looked asleep... that was probably the ugliest game of the regular season.

Beaten in every phase that day.

Yes. I was mentioning it not as a knock, just as a factual statement.

His play was very good from the first San Diego game on, aside from that game.

ThaVirus · 04-23-2014, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Rausch

I thought it was his best and most complete game of the year...

I thought that was the first game against the Chargers. He balled out from start to finish and tossed the go-ahead TD to Bowe with something like 1:15 left on the clock.

At his peak, he played better in the Indy game, but the final 26 minutes of that game were an abortion.

Dinny Bossa Nova · 04-23-2014, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Carlota69

Really? Ive only seen a bunch of dudes do it in this forum. So, either its not a female trait but a petulant little spoiled boy trait, or theres a ton more women on this forum posing as dudes.

I had never thought of it this way. Posts like this are why I am such a fan of yours.

Cue me up some Joe Cocker.

Dinny

Coochie liquor · 04-23-2014, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

lost Charles and Knile ... also Avery

And Flowers, which is where it seemingly started unravelling. Up to that point the D was getting pressure, and picking off passes. Once Flowers went out it really exposed Lewis and that was the end. The other prob IMO is we didn't adjust well to their halftime defensive adjustments. It's hard to when you lose Charles, Avery, and Davis. I think if Flowers doesn't get hurt we win that game.

temper11 · 04-23-2014, 12:18 PM

My two cents...

I honestly think, (completely based on what he said post-season last year - which I realize could be a complete load of crap) that he isn't really concerned about money. He's made a lot of money already in his career, and is crazy smart and will have no trouble making plenty more money after his football career is over. I think he's looking for commitment. He wants to find a home, play football, and rewrite how history will remember his career. So...

On one hand, he doesn't want the team to break the bank and chop itself off at the knees with a ridiculous contract.

On the other hand, he wants the team to invest in him so he isn't so easily replaced even when he is playing great football (he had the highest QBR the week before he went down I think).

If the Chiefs can convince him that he is there guy - long term - in some other way than with a huge contract (assuming quality of play remains high) then I think he'd be happy to do a team friendly deal. I'm not really sure how you do that though. Maybe that's why you keep hearing all the love-talk from Reid Dorsey and Hunt. But words don't mean shit. Harbaugh said "Smith earned the starting role" as well. He certainly didn't do anything to un-earn it.

Anyway, that's my armchair psychologist opinion into what Smith is going for. Or, maybe he really is just staying completely out of it and letting Condon do everything.

Coochie liquor · 04-23-2014, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Carlota69

Really? Ive only seen a bunch of dudes do it in this forum. So, either its not a female trait but a petulant little spoiled boy trait, or theres a ton more women on this forum posing as dudes.

I apologize as I meant no disrespect with my poor choice of words. I should have said a childish trait. Sorry Carlota

temper11 · 04-23-2014, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Coochie liquor

I apologize as I meant no disrespect with my poor choice of words. I should have said a childish trait. Sorry Carlota

"Hell hath no fury...."

04-22-2014, 08:57 PM
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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04-23-2014, 12:18 PM	#85
temper11 Veteran Join Date: Nov 2013 Casino cash: $10014156	My two cents... I honestly think, (completely based on what he said post-season last year - which I realize could be a complete load of crap) that he isn't really concerned about money. He's made a lot of money already in his career, and is crazy smart and will have no trouble making plenty more money after his football career is over. I think he's looking for commitment. He wants to find a home, play football, and rewrite how history will remember his career. So... On one hand, he doesn't want the team to break the bank and chop itself off at the knees with a ridiculous contract. On the other hand, he wants the team to invest in him so he isn't so easily replaced even when he is playing great football (he had the highest QBR the week before he went down I think). If the Chiefs can convince him that he is there guy - long term - in some other way than with a huge contract (assuming quality of play remains high) then I think he'd be happy to do a team friendly deal. I'm not really sure how you do that though. Maybe that's why you keep hearing all the love-talk from Reid Dorsey and Hunt. But words don't mean shit. Harbaugh said "Smith earned the starting role" as well. He certainly didn't do anything to un-earn it. Anyway, that's my armchair psychologist opinion into what Smith is going for. Or, maybe he really is just staying completely out of it and letting Condon do everything. __________________ **disclaimer. Nothing in this post was meant to offend, or in any way slander the good people of Kansas City or the obviously passionate fans of the KC Chiefs.
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