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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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Sassy Squatch · 01-11-2018, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by RunKC

Pat Shurmur is reportedly the favorite for the Arizona job. Another Andy disciple who will most likely be in the mix for Alex Smith.

Just need Blake Bortles to absolutely shit the bed against th Steelers and we're all set.

**Rausch** · 01-11-2018, 11:44 AM

I'm laughing out loud at people thinking a 2nd is possible...

JENKINSWINS · 01-11-2018, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Rausch

I'm laughing out loud at people thinking a 2nd is possible...

So called 49er fans were laughing too when Alex's time was up in SF. Jimmy G looks awesome but the guy that replaced Alex not so much. What's his name again?

staylor26 · 01-11-2018, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Rausch

I'm laughing out loud at people thinking a 2nd is possible...

The joke is on you

**Rausch** · 01-11-2018, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by JENKINSWINS

So called 49er fans were laughing too when Alex's time was up in SF. Jimmy G looks awesome but the guy that replaced Alex not so much. What's his name again?

If it happens I'll rejoice and revel in being wrong...

**Rausch** · 01-11-2018, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by staylor26

The joke is on you

We'll see...

Sandy Vagina · 01-11-2018, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Hammock Parties

Yeah I left a bag of flaming shit.

You liar, did not! I been watching all night and day. No For Sale sign, but there was a realtor driving a BMW stop this morning for 2 hours.

Dante84 · 01-11-2018, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Hammock Parties

Yeah I left a bag of flaming shit.

well, don't get a ticket for loitering

hitchief · 01-11-2018, 12:09 PM

Wonder what Alex say in all this trade stuff is? Does he have any say in where he goes since he's still under contract or no, just curious? Some guys just say no and wont go certain places and I wonder since Alex has made bank over the years if he'd veto a trade to say Cleveland and just retire? Be interesting going forward.

Whatever the Jags have to offer to outbid Cleveland, they should do it for sure. We all know windows close fast in the NFL once the younger talent hits FA and wants / deserves to be paid. Teams can unravel real fast. Alex would come pretty cheap as far as a top 10 qb goes and would put them over the top IMO.

Chris Meck · 01-11-2018, 12:10 PM

He has no say.

Quesadilla Joe · 01-11-2018, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by RunKC

Pat Shurmur is reportedly the favorite for the Arizona job. Another Andy disciple who will most likely be in the mix for Alex Smith.

Shurmur will most likely bring one of his Minnesota guys with him.

Vikings’ QB Case Keenum could join Pat Shurmur if Minnesota’s OC hired by QB-needy team:https://t.co/ulBepBfKAZ
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 7, 2018

Shag · 01-11-2018, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by hitchief

Wonder what Alex say in all this trade stuff is? Does he have any say in where he goes since he's still under contract or no, just curious? Some guys just say no and wont go certain places and I wonder since Alex has made bank over the years if he'd veto a trade to say Cleveland and just retire? Be interesting going forward.

Whatever the Jags have to offer to outbid Cleveland, they should do it for sure. We all know windows close fast in the NFL once the younger talent hits FA and wants / deserves to be paid. Teams can unravel real fast. Alex would come pretty cheap as far as a top 10 qb goes and would put them over the top IMO.

He has no direct say - KC can trade him anywhere. That said, with only a year left on his deal, if the trading partner wants to negotiate a longer term deal prior to the trade, Smith could refuse to negotiate.

Shag · 01-11-2018, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Quesadilla Joe

Shurmur will most likely bring one of his Minnesota guys with him.

Vikings’ QB Case Keenum could join Pat Shurmur if Minnesota’s OC hired by QB-needy team:https://t.co/ulBepBfKAZ
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 7, 2018

I think Keenum is most likely to be resigned by the Vikes, but will be interesting to see. I think Bradford is gone from MN for sure, and Bridgewater is a huge question mark.

temper11 · 01-11-2018, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by JakeF

If Alex Smith brings back a 1st round pick he will be one of the best QB values in Chiefs' history.

Comes to KC for two 2nd round picks
Lifts the team from a gutter disaster to a Playoff perennial
Helps teach and develop his replacement, Patrick looks great
Brings back more trade value than we spent to get him
Goes down as one of the best transitional QB in NFL history

Alex Smith, a hero to the Kansas City franchise. *clap*

All Hail Alex Smith, All Hail Alex Smith

This is why I'm stunned he's done so dirty here on CP. Even if he doesn't bring a 1st, and it's a 2nd (which I think is far more plausible) I think the above is still true. If nothing else, I'd think the above would warrant at least a nod and "thanks" on the way out the door. And yet the dude is hated...reviled. It's... odd.

RunKC · 01-11-2018, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Quesadilla Joe

Shurmur will most likely bring one of his Minnesota guys with him.

Vikings’ QB Case Keenum could join Pat Shurmur if Minnesota’s OC hired by QB-needy team:https://t.co/ulBepBfKAZ
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 7, 2018

Vikings would be reeruned to let Keenum go. I bet he gets franchised.

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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hitchief Starter Join Date: Apr 2013 Casino cash: $10005314	Wonder what Alex say in all this trade stuff is? Does he have any say in where he goes since he's still under contract or no, just curious? Some guys just say no and wont go certain places and I wonder since Alex has made bank over the years if he'd veto a trade to say Cleveland and just retire? Be interesting going forward. Whatever the Jags have to offer to outbid Cleveland, they should do it for sure. We all know windows close fast in the NFL once the younger talent hits FA and wants / deserves to be paid. Teams can unravel real fast. Alex would come pretty cheap as far as a top 10 qb goes and would put them over the top IMO.
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