Chiefs Market for Alex Smith will be strong, Ian Rapoport says - Page 33

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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Quesadilla Joe · 01-10-2018, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Superturtle

Go on record, right now, and tell us you think Paxton Lynch will be better than Pat Mahomes, Knowmo.

Paxton's had a lot of bad luck.

His HC/QB guru had to quit due to health reasons in the middle of his rookie year.
He had to learn a totally new offense his second year.
He injured his throwing shoulder in the preseason.
His new OC gets fired mid-season.
Two weeks later he's thrown into a game and injures his ankle.

Paxton needs time and familiarity. If he can get that who knows what he'll become.

Sassy Squatch · 01-10-2018, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Quesadilla Joe

Paxton's had a lot of bad luck.

His HC/QB guru had to quit due to health reasons in the middle of his rookie year.
He had to learn a totally new offense his second year.
He injured his throwing shoulder in the preseason.
His new OC gets fired.
Two weeks later he's thrown into a game and injures his ankle.

Paxton needs time and familiarity. If he can get that who knows what he'll become.

I dont care. All I asked for was your opinion. Will Lynch be better than Mahomes. Yes? No?

Bewbies · 01-10-2018, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Quesadilla Joe

Paxton's had a lot of bad luck.

His HC/QB guru had to quit due to health reasons in the middle of his rookie year.
He had to learn a totally new offense his second year.
He injured his throwing shoulder in the preseason.
His new OC gets fired.
Two weeks later he's thrown into a game and injures his ankle.

Paxton needs time and familiarity. If he can get that who knows what he'll become.

6. He can’t read a defense
7. He is not an accurate passer

DRM08 · 01-10-2018, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Quesadilla Joe

Paxton's had a lot of bad luck.

His HC/QB guru had to quit due to health reasons in the middle of his rookie year.
He had to learn a totally new offense his second year.
He injured his throwing shoulder in the preseason.
His new OC gets fired.
Two weeks later he's thrown into a game and injures his ankle.

Paxton needs time and familiarity. If he can get that who knows what he'll become.

“Who knows” doesn’t sound like a very confident situation. If Broncos draft a QB in first 2 rounds, that is a pretty strong sign they are not confident in Paxton’s development.

Quesadilla Joe · 01-10-2018, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by DRM08

“Who knows” doesn’t sound like a very confident situation. If Broncos draft a QB in first 2 rounds, that is a pretty strong sign they are not confident in Paxton’s development.

If they don't bring in a Cousins/Smith they probably will draft a QB.

DRM08 · 01-10-2018, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Quesadilla Joe

If they don't bring in a Cousins/Smith they probably will draft a QB.

What’s the deal with Kelly so far? That guy has incredible potential.

RunKC · 01-10-2018, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Quesadilla Joe

Paxton's had a lot of bad luck.

His HC/QB guru had to quit due to health reasons in the middle of his rookie year.
He had to learn a totally new offense his second year.
He injured his throwing shoulder in the preseason.
His new OC gets fired mid-season.
Two weeks later he's thrown into a game and injures his ankle.

Paxton needs time and familiarity. If he can get that who knows what he'll become.

2 separate respected offensive coaches have chosen Semen over Lynch. He’s a bust.

No way in hell does Vance Joseph want a rookie QB this year. His job is on the line.

Quesadilla Joe · 01-10-2018, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by DRM08

What’s the deal with Kelly so far? That guy has incredible potential.

He didn't participate in a single practice last year. There haven't been any reports about him, good or bad.

DRM08 · 01-10-2018, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Quesadilla Joe

He didn't participate in a single practice last year. There haven't been any reports about him, good or bad.

Why not? Just too many QB’s on the team?

Quesadilla Joe · 01-10-2018, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by RunKC

2 separate respected offensive coaches have chosen Semen over Lynch. He’s a bust.

Siemian looks better in practice when everything is scripted and nobody can hit him. Lynch can't really show all that he can do in practice.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RunKC

No way in hell does Vance Joseph want a rookie QB this year. His job is on the line.

Gary Kubiak has more say than VJ does on who the next QB will be.

Quesadilla Joe · 01-10-2018, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by DRM08

Why not? Just too many QB’s on the team?

He hurt his thumb at his Pro Day and wasn't ready for TC and then Denver decided to put him on IR to save a roster spot.

O.city · 01-10-2018, 10:05 AM

If you listen to Louis Riddick talk about the chiefs and Mahomes, you can tell how high the franchise is on Pat or atleast Andy.

Gonna be awesome

**ChiTown** · 01-10-2018, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Quesadilla Joe

I could honestly see Denver giving up more than anyone for Smith. Maybe even #37 overall.

Paxton outdueled a top 10 pick just a few weeks ago. They might not want to give up on him just yet.

I don't see the Chiefs trading their starting QB to anyone inside the Division. I think they start discussions with the Cardinals very quickly. They, IMO, make the most sense.

staylor26 · 01-10-2018, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by O.city

If you listen to Louis Riddick talk about the chiefs and Mahomes, you can tell how high the franchise is on Pat or atleast Andy.

Gonna be awesome

Have you heard something recently? I’d love some new spank material.

O.city · 01-10-2018, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by staylor26

Have you heard something recently? I’d love some new spank material.

https://twitter.com/bksportstalk/sta...18651834470402

01-08-2018, 04:53 PM
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