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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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Hammock Parties · 01-28-2018, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by idrapethat

In my mind, that play erased everything he accomplished in 2017

The postseason is all that matters.

It is all. that. matters.

When Vermeil came in here he got rid of a QB who was 3rd in the league in passing and 4th in TDs.

It was the right decision because that turd was out of football a year later.

bigjosh · 01-28-2018, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Monkey God

And everyone agreed there was no way Bob Sutton would be here after last season...guess what...Bob is still the D.C. in KC. If Andy wants Alex I have no doubt that Alex will be starting for the Chiefs next season.

Hey look, one of the Smith bundle of stickss new mults. Welcome to negville. 5 posts already in red.

**Ming the Merciless** · 01-28-2018, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SAUTO

Tweakers eat?

good point

ill work on it

**Ming the Merciless** · 01-28-2018, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Sandy Vagina

That's pathetic of you to jump so far ahead with this.

.... add 3rd team likely,

yes its totally "pathetic" to assume that when alex smith gets traded or cut that you will jump ship and scurry on over to the browns or wherever he lands...

and its 'pathetic' to continue to assume you will talk shit on mahomes every chance you get as you HAVE done in game day thread and elsewhere

the only reason it is pathetic is because it is true and YOU are pathetic

its not a huge leap .... its some some crazy prediction ...

its whats going to happen...because you cannot hide your sexual feelings for alex no matter how you try

**Ming the Merciless** · 01-28-2018, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Plow

Lies.

no way dude those guys are totally going to root for mahomes to succeed and do even better than alex....

LOL

bigjosh · 01-28-2018, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Pawnmower

no way dude those guys are totally going to root for mahomes to succeed and do even better than alex....

LOL

They wouldn't want someone to upstage their superhero.

**TimBone** · 01-28-2018, 11:59 PM

I mean...he doesn't look bad in the costume...

TigeRRUppeRRcut · 01-29-2018, 12:03 AM

Here we are talking about the QB situation when the defense has failed to show up in the playoffs. Riddle me that.

TigeRRUppeRRcut · 01-29-2018, 12:03 AM

Here Mr Bell please run for over 150 yards and dominate time of possession

**cdcox** · 01-29-2018, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by TigeRRUppeRRcut

Here we are talking about the QB situation when the defense has failed to show up in the playoffs. Riddle me that.

During an average game a team scores 22 points. The Chiefs defense held its opponents to 22 or fewer points in each of its last 3 playoff games yet we have one victory.

TigeRRUppeRRcut · 01-29-2018, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by canoworms

During an average game a team scores 22 points. The Chiefs defense held its opponents to 22 or fewer points in each of its last 3 playoff games yet we have one victory.

Bottom 5 run defense.

Allowed the opposing team to convert every third down in the second half.

**cdcox** · 01-29-2018, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by TigeRRUppeRRcut

Bottom 5 run defense.

Allowed the opposing team to convert every third down in the second half.

How many points for those count for?

TigeRRUppeRRcut · 01-29-2018, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by canoworms

How many points for those count for?

Doesn't matter. When you own the time of possession and keep getting first downs running the ball you limit the # of possessions both teams receive.

Common sense, use some.

**cdcox** · 01-29-2018, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by TigeRRUppeRRcut

Doesn't matter. When you own the time of possession and keep getting first downs running the ball you limit the # of possessions both teams receive.

Common sense, use some.

Our team is allowed to string together first downs too.

TigeRRUppeRRcut · 01-29-2018, 12:27 AM

Captain dipshit here never took a basic stats course

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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