The 49ers have expressed to others that a deal for QB Alex Smith is effectively DONE

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Jason La Canfora ‏@JasonLaCanfora

The 49ers have expressed to others that a deal for QB Alex Smith is effectively complete. Can't be finalized til league year begins 3/12


Jason La Canfora ‏@JasonLaCanfora

so it's not official, both clubs view it at as it's effectively done. I do not know the other team. KC and JAX are 2 teams that make sense

[Marvin49]

Originally Posted by opposition

I can't believe fans would want an upgrade at the QB position and would rather sacrifice a #1 pick on a player of Geno's caliber. What if he comes out and flops? You guys are doomed for years to come.

Bring in a guy like Alex Smith who has played extremely well the past two seasons, and even if he doesn't work out you still have at least a guy that brings leadership, doesn't make mistakes, 18-5(19-6 w/ playoffs), and 2 of his last 4 games were about as perfect as you can have. 18/19 for 233 and 3 tds, 8/9 1 td his game he was hurt and his 300 yard 3td game against the Bills in which he was nearly perfect as well. Not to mention leading the league in completion percentage, QBR, td/int ratio (remember 3 of his 5 were in one game in which he had a broken finger).

This idea that the media has portrayed on Alex has obviously gotten to fans here. Alex may not be an explosive QB that everyone wants but he is no Matt Cassel. With him being coached by Reid running a WCO in which he has plenty of experience, with him having Charles as a RB with a decent line, I think Alex could win your division for you.

If not at the very least you have a stop gap that is better than any of these other guys I've seen mentioned. Alex has 2 years in a row of playing well, Matt Flynn has 2 games. Matt Cassell? Go ahead and stay with him and see how far you go.

This should be fun....

Already been down that road...they aren't buying it.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by opposition

I can't believe fans would want an upgrade at the QB position and would rather sacrifice a #1 pick on a player of Geno's caliber. What if he comes out and flops? You guys are doomed for years to come.

Bring in a guy like Alex Smith who has played extremely well the past two seasons, and even if he doesn't work out you still have at least a guy that brings leadership, doesn't make mistakes, 18-5(19-6 w/ playoffs), and 2 of his last 4 games were about as perfect as you can have. 18/19 for 233 and 3 tds, 8/9 1 td his game he was hurt and his 300 yard 3td game against the Bills in which he was nearly perfect as well. Not to mention leading the league in completion percentage, QBR, td/int ratio (remember 3 of his 5 were in one game in which he had a broken finger).

This idea that the media has portrayed on Alex has obviously gotten to fans here. Alex may not be an explosive QB that everyone wants but he is no Matt Cassel. With him being coached by Reid running a WCO in which he has plenty of experience, with him having Charles as a RB with a decent line, I think Alex could win your division for you.

If not at the very least you have a stop gap that is better than any of these other guys I've seen mentioned. Alex has 2 years in a row of playing well, Matt Flynn has 2 games. Matt Cassell? Go ahead and stay with him and see how far you go.

[BigCatDaddy]

Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

If the 49ers are seriously talking to a team within their own division about Alex Smith, it means they didn't have anyone offer CLOSE to what they want for him.

This is good news.

Actually I think it means they want to burden a divsional rival with a mediocre QB.

[Marvin49]

Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy

Actually I think it means they want to burden a divsional rival with a mediocre QB.

Actually it means that the Cards are interested in a trade and the 49ers aren't. According to ProFootballCentral, the Cards were informed that the Niners already had a deal and are moving on to other options.

I'd be stunned if the Cards were the team that got him...unless the deal is ridiculous and SF can't turn it down.

[BigCatDaddy]

Originally Posted by Marvin49

Actually it means that the Cards are interested in a trade and the 49ers aren't. According to ProFootballCentral, the Cards were informed that the Niners already had a deal and are moving on to other options.

I'd be stunned if the Cards were the team that got him...unless the deal is ridiculous and SF can't turn it down.

if you believe anything information coming out right now.

[opposition]

Originally Posted by Marvin49

This should be fun....

Already been down that road...they aren't buying it.

Well it is the Chiefs, not trying to be a prick here but if they want to continue to be a mediocre team than I'm all for them wanting Matt Flynn. Geno could be a great player down the road, but again, can anyone name the last time a running Qb won a Superbowl? Steve Young in 94? Look at the last 10 Super Bowls, conventional QB's. Look at the final 4 teams? Ryan-conventional, Brady-Conventional, Flaaco-conventional, Kaep runner/great arm struggles in the redzone and throwing certain passes. Things conventional QB's are good at.

They should change it to the National Fantasy League cause that is more important than winning I guess. People don't want to win anymore they want excitement. I guess that makes sense, but I would rather win than have a guy throw 200 yards, manage an offense, get Charles involved with adjustments at the line than a 300 yards and 100 rushing and lose becauseA) dude is too young B) people too enamoured with an offense I feel will be dead in a year or two.

Conventional QB's are the way to go, unless you have a guy like Wilson, Kaep, or RG3. I'm sorry I don't see G. Smith being any one of those.

[Marvin49]

Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy

if you believe anything information coming out right now.

I don't know what to believe to be honest with you.

All I'm saying is that the "reports" aren't that the 49ers are entertaining the offers from the Cards.

The only rumors out there is that there is a deal in place and nobody knows for sure who it's with. Most THINK its the Chiefs.

[Marvin49]

Originally Posted by opposition

Well it is the Chiefs, not trying to be a prick here but if they want to continue to be a mediocre team than I'm all for them wanting Matt Flynn. Geno could be a great player down the road, but again, can anyone name the last time a running Qb won a Superbowl? Steve Young in 94? Look at the last 10 Super Bowls, conventional QB's. Look at the final 4 teams? Ryan-conventional, Brady-Conventional, Flaaco-conventional, Kaep runner/great arm struggles in the redzone and throwing certain passes. Things conventional QB's are good at.

They should change it to the National Fantasy League cause that is more important than winning I guess. People don't want to win anymore they want excitement. I guess that makes sense, but I would rather win than have a guy throw 200 yards, manage an offense, get Charles involved with adjustments at the line than a 300 yards and 100 rushing and lose becauseA) dude is too young B) people too enamoured with an offense I feel will be dead in a year or two.

Conventional QB's are the way to go, unless you have a guy like Wilson, Kaep, or RG3. I'm sorry I don't see G. Smith being any one of those.

You don't need to convince me. I'm a Niner fan and have been shouted down all day. LOL.

To be fair tho....

Geno isn't a "running QB". He's a QB who can run.

[unlurking]

Originally Posted by opposition

Well it is the Chiefs, not trying to be a prick here but if they want to continue to be a mediocre team than I'm all for them wanting Matt Flynn. Geno could be a great player down the road, but again, can anyone name the last time a running Qb won a Superbowl? Steve Young in 94? Look at the last 10 Super Bowls, conventional QB's. Look at the final 4 teams? Ryan-conventional, Brady-Conventional, Flaaco-conventional, Kaep runner/great arm struggles in the redzone and throwing certain passes. Things conventional QB's are good at.

They should change it to the National Fantasy League cause that is more important than winning I guess. People don't want to win anymore they want excitement. I guess that makes sense, but I would rather win than have a guy throw 200 yards, manage an offense, get Charles involved with adjustments at the line than a 300 yards and 100 rushing and lose becauseA) dude is too young B) people too enamoured with an offense I feel will be dead in a year or two.

Conventional QB's are the way to go, unless you have a guy like Wilson, Kaep, or RG3. I'm sorry I don't see G. Smith being any one of those.

[Direckshun]

Alex Smith is a Chief, as far as I'm concerned.

I'm going to wait for the Chiefs to disprove it. At this point, this is something they'll simply just have to disprove.

[Frosty]

Originally Posted by opposition

Well it is the Chiefs, not trying to be a prick here but if they want to continue to be a mediocre team than I'm all for them wanting Matt Flynn. Geno could be a great player down the road, but again, can anyone name the last time a running Qb won a Superbowl? Steve Young in 94? Look at the last 10 Super Bowls, conventional QB's. Look at the final 4 teams? Ryan-conventional, Brady-Conventional, Flaaco-conventional, Kaep runner/great arm struggles in the redzone and throwing certain passes. Things conventional QB's are good at.

They should change it to the National Fantasy League cause that is more important than winning I guess. People don't want to win anymore they want excitement. I guess that makes sense, but I would rather win than have a guy throw 200 yards, manage an offense, get Charles involved with adjustments at the line than a 300 yards and 100 rushing and lose becauseA) dude is too young B) people too enamoured with an offense I feel will be dead in a year or two.

Conventional QB's are the way to go, unless you have a guy like Wilson, Kaep, or RG3. I'm sorry I don't see G. Smith being any one of those.

Running QB? WTF?

[Direckshun]

Opposition,

Welcome to ChiefsPlanet. Man you picked the wrong topic to wade in on.

Geno Smith is not a run-first QB.

[OrtonsPiercedTaint]

The CHiefs could be AFC WEST Division Champs? OH MY!!!!!!
Goodbye Viagra

[BigCatDaddy]

Originally Posted by Marvin49

I don't know what to believe to be honest with you.

All I'm saying is that the "reports" aren't that the 49ers are entertaining the offers from the Cards.

The only rumors out there is that there is a deal in place and nobody knows for sure who it's with. Most THINK its the Chiefs.

All I can tell you is the Chiefs would love to trade Matt Cassel to a divsion rival.

[BigCatDaddy]

Originally Posted by Indignayshun

Opposition,

Welcome to ChiefsPlanet. Man you picked the wrong topic to wade in on.

Geno Smith is not a run-first QB.

But he's black! He has to be right?