Alex Smith Traded to Chiefs

[Deberg_1990]

Well, it looks like the deal is done.



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Jay Glazer @JayGlazer
49ers have completed a trade with the Chiefs for Alex Smith, tho can't be official til March 12. Chiefs really made a commitment to Smith


Jay Glazer @JayGlazer
Deal has been agreed upon between Chiefs and 49ers. Compensation unclear but I'm told again Chiefs have made a clear commitment to Smith.

[DeezNutz]

Originally Posted by Big Chief Homer

I hope its a swap of picks, would make this alot easier to swallow.

Just because it's shot farther down the throat.

[KCrockaholic]

Originally Posted by dtchiefs4life

Lance Twidwell ‏@Lance_THESPOKEN
Just been told that as it stands right now, Matt Barkley is the only QB on the #Chiefs draft board.

The only? Such a joke.

[Brock]

Originally Posted by Robert T

You guys are just overreacting. Calm down.

Your QB lost you guys numerous games last year. Alex Smith will not be the reason you lose games. That's not what he does. He's not going to turn the ball over late in games. That alone should almost get you to 8-8. Add a few key pieces in other areas and you are almost in the playoffs.

We could have kept Kyle Orton and been just as well off, without costing a high draft pick.

[rico]

From Walter Football:

Chiefs acquire QB Alex Smith from 49ers for 2nd-round and conditional mid-rounder
Jim Harbaugh is a genius. Alex Smith was considered to be a candidate for release when Harbaugh took over as head coach of the 49ers. However, Harbaugh claimed that he was a fan of Smith's when the Utah product entered the league. Harbaugh then coached him up and turned him into a solid starter. It was obvious though that Smith would never lead the 49ers to a Super Bowl because of his limitations. That's why Harbaugh made the obvious choice to go with Colin Kaepernick.

Well, it was obvious to everyone except the Chiefs. This is an absolutely terrible trade for them. Smith, without Harbaugh, is a pedestrian signal-caller at best. He'll regress without Harbaugh, just as Matt Cassel did when he lost Charlie Weis. Andy Reid has been good with quarterbacks, but he's no Harbaugh.

It's true that Kansas City didn't have many other options at quarterback, but Smith is just a short-term stop gap until Andy Reid acquires a legitimate franchise quarterback. With that in mind, why didn't the Chiefs just pursue Matt Moore in free agency? He's just as good as Smith and would have been much cheaper. More importantly, he wouldn't have cost Kansas City a valuable second-round draft pick.

Based on PFCentral's report, I gave the Chiefs a C when it was speculated they gave up a third-rounder for Smith. But a second this year and a mid-rounder next year? What a joke. Again Harbaugh deserves all of the credit for duping a team into thinking that Smith is a solid starter. He's not. Andy Reid must have lost his mind. The Chiefs will continue to struggle for a long time.

Meanwhile, the 49ers now have 15 draft picks, including Nos. 31 and 34. They obviously can't keep all 15 because that's too many rookies. They're obviously plotting some sort of trade. The two strongest possibilities are for Percy Harvin and Darrelle Revis. Both would fill the 49ers' second- and third-greatest needs (see 49ers team needs here.) They may also want to move up for someone like Sheldon Richardson or Sharrif Floyd, should either fall into the bottom half of the top 10.

Grade for Chiefs - F
Grade for 49ers - A+

[Cannibal]

Originally Posted by Robert T

I understand your frustrations. But know where I am coming from as well. The 49ers were down right terrible for a decade. I mean just flat out bad. Top to bottom. Owner (we still have the same owner but they let their son Jed York run the team now), coaches, staff, players, etc. If not for all of that dysfunction, Smith could have been in a much different situation right now. He is just starting to blossom and he is still young as far as NFL QB's goes. It's much better than taking a gamble on a college QB (in a down draft year for QB's) and keeping your fingers crossed. You now have a QB that can make you a better team from day 1.

Once again... **** Alex Smith. We didn't want him. You defending him to us is a total waste of time.

[HotCarl]

Originally Posted by notorious

Here's to Geno going to the Raiders and busting.

Even if he does, it will only be because he went to Oakland, you know. in KC he would have gone to the Hall. Geno is a Chiefs legend from this day forward.

[Robert T]

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

Can Alex Smith win a Super Bowl?

No.

Therefore he's part of the problem.

Better than bad does not equal good enough to win, and that's all that matters.

And where else were you supposed to find a QB that can win you a Super Bowl next year? He is what he is. A QB that can help your team right off the bat. I'm not saying your QB search ends with him. He's a stop gap. It just sucks you had to give up so much when you guys have so little.

[notorious]

Originally Posted by HotCarl

Even if he does, it will only be because he went to Oakland, you know. in KC he would have gone to the Hall. Geno is a Chiefs legend from last year forward.

FYP

[LiL stumppy]

Originally Posted by prhom

I'd say it's about zero. No one wants the top pick. It's equal to picks 2-10 this year and no one is going to give up anything to take it.

I think a team like Philly or the Bears could absolutley want the top pick to get the LT they need.

I always always been a Barkley over Geno guy as well, I think he will shine at his pro day, and according to reports he is the only QB on the board, I still think there is a chance. If he performs like he CAN, he was the number one concenses pick this year before he got hurt.

[milkman]

Originally Posted by Robert T

I understand your frustrations. But know where I am coming from as well. The 49ers were down right terrible for a decade. I mean just flat out bad. Top to bottom. Owner (we still have the same owner but they let their son Jed York run the team now), coaches, staff, players, etc. If not for all of that dysfunction, Smith could have been in a much different situation right now. He is just starting to blossom and he is still young as far as NFL QB's goes. It's much better than taking a gamble on a college QB (in a down draft year for QB's) and keeping your fingers crossed. You now have a QB that can make you a better team from day 1.

Young as far as QBs go?

He's 28 years old.

Only 2 QBs over the age of 33 have won a SB.

That's a 5 year window if you even believe that Smith can get you ther.

[PRIEST]

Originally Posted by Brock

We could have kept Kyle Orton and been just as well off, without costing a high draft pick.

Yep

[Ming the Merciless]

Originally Posted by Robert T

Calm down.

NO. You ****ing **** rag, i will NOT calm down.

I shit on you and all you stand for.

I defile your sacred places and piss on your pillow and bed.

**** off sir.

Fo' realz

[LOL]

Originally Posted by milkman

Finally, a 9er fan that isn't blowing smoke up our asses and telling us it's sunshine and rainbows.

Sunshine and rainbows~ Alex Smith is your's~!

[notorious]

I am not a huge Geno fan, but I understand that it's about a franchise's mindset.


Draft QB, build to win championships, not trade for someone else's backup, and go for 8-8.

[KurtCobain]

I like the trade. **** it. Go chiefs.