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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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Molitoth · 01-30-2018, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by JENKINSWINS

Lol what a shitbag.

"I don't want to see new teams winning the super bowl every year, I want to see dominance."

Dude ****ing loves riding on the Bulls, Yankees, Lakers, Celtics trains...

what a douche. I'd love for Alex Smith to go to Denver.
Easiest Defensive game plan Sutton would have in 2018.

bigjosh · 01-30-2018, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by JENKINSWINS

negged for spamming.

JENKINSWINS · 01-30-2018, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by bigjosh

negged for spamming.

JENKINSWINS · 01-30-2018, 01:55 PM

https://youtu.be/Zol4OLuVta8?t=6m32s

jd1020 · 01-30-2018, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by JENKINSWINS

https://youtu.be/Zol4OLuVta8?t=6m32s

"Bills could trade or cut Alex Smith"

He's not even there yet and they already want to get rid of him. Great QB.

bigjosh · 01-30-2018, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by JENKINSWINS

**ptlyon** · 01-30-2018, 02:05 PM

"So just go ahead and stamp your form sonny, because quite honestly, I don't give a shit"

raybec 4 · 01-30-2018, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Quesadilla Joe

If you're trading for Alex Smith you're not trying to rent him IMO. There are plenty of QB's available on the free agent market who are looking to sign "1 year prove it deals".

No one is ever looking to sign a 1 year prove it deal, that only happens if the offers they expect don't come in. Some of them may end up signing a deal like that but that's never what they look to do.

temper11 · 01-30-2018, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jd1020

"Bills could trade or cut Alex Smith"

He's not even there yet and they already want to get rid of him. Great QB.

Fake News

Listen again... he said "you could see them trying to cut or trade TAYLOR"... not Smith.

JENKINSWINS · 01-30-2018, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by bigjosh

raybec 4 · 01-30-2018, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by temper11

Fake News

Listen again... he said "you could see them trying to cut or trade TAYLOR"... not Smith.

Read the graphic, it says exactly what he said.

**BossChief** · 01-30-2018, 02:47 PM

Andy traded McNabb to a division rival at the same age as Alex is now.

For a second round pick.

I’d love to get a 2 and Talib from Denver for Alex. That would be phenomenal. Especially for that high of a 2nd rounder.

The thing is, it wouldn’t be a terrible trade for Denver, either.

**The Franchise** · 01-30-2018, 02:55 PM

**** Talib.

Trade Smith to the Jags for that low 1st and sign Melvin in FA.

**BossChief** · 01-30-2018, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Pestilence

**** Talib.

Trade Smith to the Jags for that low 1st and sign Melvin in FA.

They are going to be stuck with Bortles. He had surgery on his throwing wrist

Maybe we could give Alex and a 4th for Arizona’s 15th pick.

That would be amazing and I think they would be open to that kind of deal. They have openly said they are looking for a veteran QB

Sandy Vagina · 01-30-2018, 03:02 PM

Intelligent Broncos homer... what does he want? Alex Smith as his QB.

Why? "Alex's demeanor and consistency can win games, and put yourself in position to win Championships."

Right on, bro. Right on.

( though Smith in that orange is pretty gross... and Elway? gross )

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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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