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JakeF · 01-08-2018, 04:53 PM

Market for Alex Smith will be strong, Ian Rapoport says
Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network thinks the Chiefs could get a solid trade haul in return for Alex Smith.
Kirk Larrabee - 3 hours ago 0

The Kansas City Chiefs should have no problem finding a trade partner for Alex Smith this offseason and could come away with a strong haul in return, according to insider Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network.

Rapoport, who reported over the weekend the Chiefs would be listening to offers for Smith this offseason, was a guest on The Day Shift on 610 Sports Radio Kansas City Monday, where he was asked about the level of interest in Alex Smith and whether or not the Chiefs will be able to trade him.

"A lot," Rapoport said. "A lot, and yes."

Smith is coming off his best statistical season of his career as he threw for 4,042 yards in 2017 with 26 touchdowns, five interceptions, and a 104.7 passer rating. Rapoport says it's that performance along with what Smith can bring to a team's quarterback room that makes him such a hot commodity.

"He was number one in the NFL in passer rating," Rapoport said. "He is a great person, so if you trade for him and then draft a quarterback high, you will get someone who's going to help him. All you need to do is ask Patrick Mahomes. It's actually an amazing thing what a great person Alex Smith is because he's dealt with a lot of crap in his career despite mostly awesome and has come out the other side of it."

There have been several teams speculated to be good fits for Smith, with different situations among each of them. There's the Jacksonville Jaguars and Buffalo Bills, playoff teams that are still fighting quarterback woes; there's the Arizona Cardinals, a team whose starting quarterback, Carson Palmer, just retired, but still has enough talent to be competitive next season; and there's a team like the Cleveland Browns, who might be interested in acquiring Smith to not just help the team start winning again but to be a mentor to a quarterback they might select in the draft.

The latter situation might not seem like an ideal one to many quarterbacks, but Smith has done it before, and Rapoport thinks he might not have a problem doing it again.

"If I was a franchise quarterback, would I really want to help the guy who is brought in to replace me? I don't know," Rapoport said. "For some ridiculous reason, Alex Smith has done it several times, and he's continued to be a great guy. He's going to end up benefiting from all this because first of all, he's probably going to wind up being traded somewhere great. Second of all, I think his legacy will sort of live on and people will know what a good person he is."

Trading Smith would free up $17 million in cap space for the Chiefs, a much-needed amount for a team currently projected to be over the cap next year, and would also allow them to replenish some of the draft picks they traded away in multiple trades in recent months. It cost a 2013 second round pick and a 2014 conditional pick (which turned out to be another second round pick) for the Chiefs to acquire Smith from the San Francisco 49ers in 2013, and Rapoport thinks the Chiefs could get even more in return for Smith than that.

"I think they might do better this time," Rapoport said. "He is a hot commodity, and they are in unbelievable position."

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TambaBerry · 01-26-2018, 11:44 AM

can these alex smith ball lovers please just leave, im so sick of seeing them on here

**Tribal Warfare** · 01-26-2018, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by TambaBerry

can these alex smith ball lovers please just leave, im so sick of seeing them on here

They'll be RR'd for life or meltdown and get permabanned in due time.

KChiefs1 · 01-27-2018, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by arrwheader

I was just thinking. What if Reid puts mahomes in on that final drive of the Tennessee game do we at least get the FG and win? I think so. Sigh, well never know.

Me too.

**RealSNR** · 01-27-2018, 02:30 PM

Minnesota supposedly wants to put the tag on Keenum, but that would be a horrifically awful decision.

If they come to their senses, it's going to be interesting to see what they do. Realistically, they might be in play for Kirk Cousins, because they can easily find the necessary cap space. If they ate his contract, you're still left with Buffalo, Washington, Denver, Jacksonville, Cleveland, Arizona, and the NYJ all needing QBs.

Seven teams all needing QBs, and the "reasonable" options in the draft that one could expect to start year one are Darnold, Mayfield, and Rosen. A team who drafts Allen would be ****ing idiots to put him out there without a redshirt year, so that requires having somebody already on the team or going out to find a sacrificial meatbag.

That takes four teams out of the running for Smith. Three teams left, and those teams have to choose between a Smith trade, Nick Foles, or Case Keenum.

This is why I keep telling people that they're ****ing idiots when they say there is no market for Smith. In the WORST case scenario, there are still going to be two teams who need Smith and will probably try to have to outbid each other for him. I say worst case because there could be any one of these teams who will both draft use the draft and sign away some of the competition (ex: the team who drafts Allen might also sign Keenum, leaving us with THREE teams who need Alex Smith).

That equals a 2nd round pick to me. Minimum.

TigeRRUppeRRcut · 01-27-2018, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by pugsnotdrugs19

Depends who you ask.. some on here will tell you that if Albert Wilson would have just stretched out a little more, at just the perfect little time and held onto the ball after getting blasted by Cyprien, that we would have won anyways.

Alexcuses, you know.

Jesus Christ kid give it a break.

Btw, second highest qb rating playoff performance this year.

pugsnotdrugs19 · 01-27-2018, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by TigeRRUppeRRcut

Jesus Christ kid give it a break.

Btw, second highest qb rating playoff performance this year.

Get ****ed, pussy. Not debating anymore with you. About a month more until this is over.

**DaneMcCloud** · 01-27-2018, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by RealSNR

That equals a 2nd round pick to me. Minimum.

I've thought all along that the Chiefs get a 2nd, with the possibility of an added 6th or 7th, but not much more.

If a team is drafting a QB high, they're most likely not looking to give a 2nd round draft pick for a 1 year rental at $17.5 million for a single season.

Arizona and DC, if they allow Cousins to walk, IMO, are the teams most likely to trade for him.

The Jets might be a contender, if Woody & Co. decide to pass on an early QB but I think they'll probably take a guy in the first.

Hammock Parties · 01-27-2018, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by TigeRRUppeRRcut

second highest qb rating playoff performance this year.

How was his playoff QBR?

Want to explain that shitpile?

KChiefs1 · 01-27-2018, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

I've thought all along that the Chiefs get a 2nd, with the possibility of an added 6th or 7th, but not much more.

If a team is drafting a QB high, they're most likely not looking to give a 2nd round draft pick for a 1 year rental at $17.5 million for a single season.

Arizona and DC, if they allow Cousins to walk, IMO, are the teams most likely to trade for him.

The Jets might be a contender, if Woody & Co. decide to pass on an early QB but I think they'll probably take a guy in the first.

Buffalo will be a player for Alex too.

pugsnotdrugs19 · 01-27-2018, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by KChiefs1

Buffalo will be a player for Alex too.

Buffalo really put themselves, incidentally, in an awkward position with their trade back last year. They were supposed to suck and be able to draft one of the supposed great 2018 QBs, but then they didn't... and how they're in QB purgatory limbo.

They have to decide if one of these guys is worth trading up for this year. And if not, do they reach for someone at 21/22? Do they go for the veteran who will continue to keep them in purgatory, ala Smith?

I know they got a great corner from trading back last year but I think they might regret it in the long run.

Abba-Dabba · 01-27-2018, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by KChiefs1

Buffalo will be a player for Alex too.

Doubtful. But we will see.

You have to have a cannon for a arm to be successful in Buffalo. Not exactly one of Alex's strengths.

That cold dead air in Buffalo is a mother ****er.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 01-27-2018, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TigeRRUppeRRcut

Jesus Christ kid give it a break.

Btw, second highest qb rating playoff performance this year.

BTW, playoff choke-artist with AIDS-infested, cum-guzzling fan club!

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

I've thought all along that the Chiefs get a 2nd, with the possibility of an added 6th or 7th, but not much more.

If a team is drafting a QB high, they're most likely not looking to give a 2nd round draft pick for a 1 year rental at $17.5 million for a single season.

Arizona and DC, if they allow Cousins to walk, IMO, are the teams most likely to trade for him.

The Jets might be a contender, if Woody & Co. decide to pass on an early QB but I think they'll probably take a guy in the first.

A 2nd is a gift from God, with anything in the trash rounds being dependent upon Smith's...oh shit I can barely type it...

..."performance".

Woody's Jets have always had MASSIVE QB balls on draft day( end result of picks notwithstanding ). Good to see the Chiefs finally drop theirs.

BryanBusby · 01-27-2018, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by RubberSponge

Doubtful. But we will see.

You have to have a cannon for a arm to be successful in Buffalo. Not exactly one of Alex's strengths.

That cold dead air in Buffalo is a mother ****er.

Disagree.

I think the Bills will be very interested in Alex. McDermott will value an Andy Reid QB, he's basically what they were hoping Tyrod Taylor would become ans he's not going to be passing a bunch in the winter anyhow.

Moving on Alex could allow them to keep both the 1's and load up fast for their short window.

Hammock Parties · 01-28-2018, 12:29 AM

Alex Smith will be on the Jaguars next season and will win 12-13 games....the Chiefs on the other hand will lose leadership, football IQ, accuracy, have way more turnovers...which will result in a 6-10 to 7-9 season. Andy Reid will be fired before the end of the 2019 season....
— Kay (@rogue49er) January 28, 2018

bigjosh · 01-28-2018, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Hammock Parties

Alex Smith will be on the Jaguars next season and will win 12-13 games....the Chiefs on the other hand will lose leadership, football IQ, accuracy, have way more turnovers...which will result in a 6-10 to 7-9 season. Andy Reid will be fired before the end of the 2019 season....
— Kay (@rogue49er) January 28, 2018

That dudes timeline is chock full of crazy. Holy shit, some of the shit i just read.

01-08-2018, 04:53 PM
JakeF MVP Join Date: May 2017 Casino cash: $9990400	Market for Alex Smith will be strong, Ian Rapoport says Market for Alex Smith will be strong, Ian Rapoport says Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network thinks the Chiefs could get a solid trade haul in return for Alex Smith. Kirk Larrabee - 3 hours ago 0 The Kansas City Chiefs should have no problem finding a trade partner for Alex Smith this offseason and could come away with a strong haul in return, according to insider Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Rapoport, who reported over the weekend the Chiefs would be listening to offers for Smith this offseason, was a guest on The Day Shift on 610 Sports Radio Kansas City Monday, where he was asked about the level of interest in Alex Smith and whether or not the Chiefs will be able to trade him. "A lot," Rapoport said. "A lot, and yes." Smith is coming off his best statistical season of his career as he threw for 4,042 yards in 2017 with 26 touchdowns, five interceptions, and a 104.7 passer rating. Rapoport says it's that performance along with what Smith can bring to a team's quarterback room that makes him such a hot commodity. "He was number one in the NFL in passer rating," Rapoport said. "He is a great person, so if you trade for him and then draft a quarterback high, you will get someone who's going to help him. All you need to do is ask Patrick Mahomes. It's actually an amazing thing what a great person Alex Smith is because he's dealt with a lot of crap in his career despite mostly awesome and has come out the other side of it." There have been several teams speculated to be good fits for Smith, with different situations among each of them. There's the Jacksonville Jaguars and Buffalo Bills, playoff teams that are still fighting quarterback woes; there's the Arizona Cardinals, a team whose starting quarterback, Carson Palmer, just retired, but still has enough talent to be competitive next season; and there's a team like the Cleveland Browns, who might be interested in acquiring Smith to not just help the team start winning again but to be a mentor to a quarterback they might select in the draft. The latter situation might not seem like an ideal one to many quarterbacks, but Smith has done it before, and Rapoport thinks he might not have a problem doing it again. "If I was a franchise quarterback, would I really want to help the guy who is brought in to replace me? I don't know," Rapoport said. "For some ridiculous reason, Alex Smith has done it several times, and he's continued to be a great guy. He's going to end up benefiting from all this because first of all, he's probably going to wind up being traded somewhere great. Second of all, I think his legacy will sort of live on and people will know what a good person he is." Trading Smith would free up $17 million in cap space for the Chiefs, a much-needed amount for a team currently projected to be over the cap next year, and would also allow them to replenish some of the draft picks they traded away in multiple trades in recent months. It cost a 2013 second round pick and a 2014 conditional pick (which turned out to be another second round pick) for the Chiefs to acquire Smith from the San Francisco 49ers in 2013, and Rapoport thinks the Chiefs could get even more in return for Smith than that. "I think they might do better this time," Rapoport said. "He is a hot commodity, and they are in unbelievable position." Author Kirk Larrabee @nfl_chiefs247
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