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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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TigeRRUppeRRcut · 01-30-2018, 11:56 PM

So much Alex hate for turning around the franchise.

He signed up for a better deal: more money, a better O-line and a committee of receivers.

Brandon Scherff (RG) is such a badass.... He destroyed Justin Houston. #HTTR #Redskins pic.twitter.com/41ev2k8OoA
— Samuel Gold (@SamuelRGold) October 4, 2017

mnchiefsguy · 01-30-2018, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by TigeRRUppeRRcut

So much Alex hate for turning around the franchise.

He signed up for a better deal: more money, a better O-line and a committee of receivers.

Brandon Scherff (RG) is such a badass.... He destroyed Justin Houston. #HTTR #Redskins pic.twitter.com/41ev2k8OoA
— Samuel Gold (@SamuelRGold) October 4, 2017

Can we please ban this ****tard to the romper room before he ruins every thread with a bunch of Alex and Redskin bullshit?

Thanks1

NJChiefsFan · 01-31-2018, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by mnchiefsguy

Can we please ban this ****tard to the romper room before he ruins every thread with a bunch of Alex and Redskin bullshit?

Thanks1

There is not a fan in the league, Skins included, that would claim the Washington offense is better than the Chiefs. Let him grasp at straws.

Fish · 01-31-2018, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by TigeRRUppeRRcut

So much Alex hate for turning around the franchise.

He signed up for a better deal: more money, a better O-line and a committee of receivers.

TigeRRUppeRRcut · 01-31-2018, 12:01 AM

mnchiefs bitching about Alex Smith talk in a Smith thread. What a dumbass.

Chief Northman · 01-31-2018, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Fish

Reerun_KC · 01-31-2018, 12:04 AM

Fish getting work done.

Frazod · 01-31-2018, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by TigeRRUppeRRcut

mnchiefs bitching about Alex Smith talk in a Smith thread. What a dumbass.

bigjosh · 01-31-2018, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by mnchiefsguy

Can we please ban this ****tard to the romper room before he ruins every thread with a bunch of Alex and Redskin bullshit?

Thanks1

All the alex fans have picked their own thread to become a punching bag in. Its glorious.

PutQuinnIn · 01-31-2018, 12:06 AM

Can't wait to see Vegas odds next season for over/under wins between KC and WASH.

Mr. Plow · 01-31-2018, 06:37 AM

I see Tiger is still trying to make every thread about him. Even on the best day for Chiefs fans.

To the Romper Room!!

Mr. Plow · 01-31-2018, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by NJChiefsFan

There is not a fan in the league, Skins included, that would claim the Washington offense is better than the Chiefs. Let him grasp at straws.

Even Washington fans admit that.

oaklandhater · 01-31-2018, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by TigeRRUppeRRcut

mnchiefs bitching about Alex Smith talk in a Smith thread. What a dumbass.

kcxiv · 01-31-2018, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by NJChiefsFan

There is not a fan in the league, Skins included, that would claim the Washington offense is better than the Chiefs. Let him grasp at straws.

lol He's the only one saying the Redskins got a good deal! Everyone is scratching their ****ing head! Well, Him and Collin Cowherd, that should tell ya something! haha

Also, can we please 86 him already.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 01-31-2018, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TigeRRUppeRRcut

So much Alex hate for turning around the franchise.

Don't forget his fans! We hate them too.

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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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