Sadly.

This is the worst part for me.

Fuk

Bingo.

When we were kicking it around, it was for a FOURTH rounder.

The only bright side to this trade is that I won't have to do the customary throwing a chair through the window (that was taken care of today) once the Chiefs waste a second rounder on the next guy who won't pan out while there are legitimate starters sitting there. Because if the new regime is going to screw the QB up like all of the others have, then they're going to keep screwing up the second round picks as well...

Hold on.

Adam Teicher had a story today where he tipped his hand that we had already traded for Alex Smith...at the same time, he moved Geno Smith up to #2 on his list.

Is it possible they only swapped second rounders and added a conditional pick next year and still intend on having Geno be a real possibility for our pick?

Teicher is obviously "in the know" or he wouldn't have said "Cordelle Paterson because Alex Smith will need someone to throw to"

We just brought in a guy that defending teams wanted to make throw more last year, into a pass first offensive attack.

Dude....let it go man.

NFL Rumors: Alex Smith Is Perfect Solution for Chiefs

By John Rozum(Featured Columnist) on February 27, 2013 739 reads

The San Francisco 49ers are expected to trade quarterback Alex Smith before the 2013 NFL draft. And the Kansas City Chiefs may be the team San Francisco tangos with.

According to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com earlier this week:

Word is starting to leak of their interest in the San Francisco 49ers' backup quarterback. At this point, based on what I'm hearing, Kansas City has shown more interest than anyone else in dealing for a quarterback who could step in and start from Day 1 while the rest of the franchise is rebuilt. The 49ers spent this week trying to lay ground for a [Alex] Smith deal, and they'll do the same next week before trading becomes an official option on March 12, when free agency begins.

This also has perfect timing, because in an article by Mike Garafolo of the USA Today last week:

A person briefed on the Chiefs' thinking in regard to Matt Cassel said the veteran quarterback has not been offered a pay cut from his slated salary of $7.5 million. The person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the team hasn't talked about Cassel's contract situation in detail, said it seems Cassel is destined to be released soon.

At this juncture the Chiefs potentially have some interesting pieces of their rebuilding puzzle brewing.

Regarding Smith, he would be a great fix for Kansas City under center. Since Jim Harbaugh took over the 49ers entering the 2011 campaign, Smith has tossed 30 touchdowns to only 10 picks and sported a 65.7 completion percentage.

Unsurprisingly, San Francisco reached the NFC Championship Game in Harbaugh's first year and was 6-2 last season before Colin Kaepernick took over for the concussed Smith. Kansas City, though, has a dire need for a quarterback.

The 2013 draft class doesn't offer a quarterback prospect worthy of the No. 1 overall selection.

Geno Smith of West Virginia is the best signal-caller of this class, but it would not be surprising to see him drop to Round 2. There also isn't much to check out in free agency.

In turn, landing Texas A&M offensive tackle Luke Joeckel at No. 1 would then set the stage for Alex Smith.

The guy brings reliable mobility, decision-making and has the arm to make every thrown. Factor in solid mechanics and Smith will up the Chiefs' passing attack.

Coach Andy Reid and Co. also provides Alex Smith with a sound running game. Jamaal Charles is one of pro football's best ball-carriers and he hit 1,509 yards in 2012, while also averaging 5.3 yards per rush. That impact will easily set up the play-action and keep defenses honest.

What also enhances Alex Smith's appeal is leadership. Per Jeffri Chadiha of ESPN.com:

In 2011 alone, while the league was held up by a lockout, Smith gathered his teammates for informal workouts and helped them learn a new offense.

Smith's critics casually forget that he easily could've blown off those sessions and focused on finding a new team. He didn't owe the 49ers anything at that point, and his contract had expired. Smith ultimately helped his teammates because he thought they needed some leadership in a tough situation.

He is a veteran with established postseason capabilities in leading San Francisco to a victory over Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints. Smith then nearly led the 49ers to the Super Bowl had it not been for Eli Manning and the New York Giants.

Prior to getting replaced by Kaepernick last season, Smith had also logged victories over Aaron Rodgers, Matthew Stafford and Russell Wilson. He may not be the most electric quarterback when it comes to burning the stat sheet and firing lasers all over the field, but Smith knows how to be effective.

His pocket awareness drastically increased once Harbaugh took over and that will only continue should K.C. make a move. The Chiefs possess the talent around him to keep rolling, and the AFC West isn't nearly as defensively stout as the NFC West.

Kansas City can then look to draft a quarterback in Round 2 or 3 and let Smith orchestrate the attack in the immediate future. It's a win-win situation for each party and the guy certainly deserves another starting opportunity in the NFL.

Just saw this.

This..... trade appears to be unspeakably stupid.

Welp, time to hope for a winning baseball team.

I'm not going to buy into the speculation of compensation.

I'll wait until it's verified by either club. If it was a swap of seconds and a conditional 2014 pick, that's very different than two second round picks.

Bingo.

Damn near gave up a first-round pick for Alex ****ing Smith.

Hopes and dreams = crushed. No SB for the Chiefs in the foreseeable future.

We don't have the 49ers defense or Jim Harbaugh.

Well since Silver removed it from his signature...

It's just soooo depressing.

I'm tired of getting my hopes up for this team.