Sorry man. We've heard this before, many many times.

As recently as 4 years ago.

I'd love to believe you but I can't.

49ers in talks to trade Alex SmithUpdated: February 25, 2013, 9:40 AM ETBy Adam Schefter | ESPN Recommend7Tweet60Comments116EmailPrintThe San Francisco 49ers are involved in talks to trade quarterback Alex Smith and believe they're going to be able to make a deal, league sources say.


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The earliest San Francisco can complete a trade of Smith is on March 12 after 4 p.m. ET, which is when the 2013 league year officially begins.

San Francisco has found a legitimate amount of interest, according to sources. The Kansas City Chiefs are interested and the Arizona Cardinals also are thought to be.There is no deal in place right now, sources said.

Smith, the 2005 No. 1 overall draft pick, lost his starting job to Colin Kaepernick while sitting out with a concussion but was professional at every turn and continued to mentor his replacement.

Before his injury, Smith had completed 26 of his last 28 passes -- including going 18-of-19 for 232 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions in a "Monday Night Football" win at Arizona on Oct. 29.

He then sustained a concussion in the second quarter of the 49ers' next game, a 24-24 tie against St. Louis on Nov. 11. Smith sat out the next game as Kaepernick dazzled in his debut as an NFL starter, beating the Bears handily at home on "Monday Night Football."

Smith didn't start again last season but was credited by coach Jim Harbaugh in the week before the Super Bowl for mentoring Kaepernick despite losing his starting job.

The 28-year-old quarterback has thrown for 14,280 yards with 81 touchdowns and 63 interceptions in 80 career games.

And with Alex Smith, we'll win just enough games to make sure we have no shot at anyone in next year's draft.

Rinse and repeat.

The History of the Kansas City Chiefs.

The 28-year-old quarterback has thrown for 14,280 yards with 81 touchdowns and 63 interceptions in 80 career games.


Hall of famer for sure...

So we're supposed to expect something that most of the experts think is IMPOSSIBLE?

ROFL

If we go with A. Smith as a starter it does make me wonder about Clarks influence again. Whats the one common denominator accross all these different regimes over the past 40 years? The Hunts.

Carl Peterson is advising...Montana, Bono, Grbac..yup.

I want to :deevee:

He's better than what we've trotted out on the field fo the last 5+ years .....

Matt Cassel had a better year than Alex Smith has ever had, think about that.

Yes, yes we are. That's why were drafting Fisher at #6

so?

Not many would dispute this. I think the problem is that Smith is viewed as a maxed out guy. A guy whos just good enough......to keep breaking your heart in the playoffs.

Personally, i think the Chiefs ownership and alot of the fanbase just want the bleeding to stop from the past 6 years. Thats what Alex Smith gives you. 8 to 10 wins a year. They are not willing to go through the ups and downs of developing a young QB.

http://www.pro-football-reference.co...S/SmitAl03.htm

Look at Alex Smith 2011 and 2012 stats and get back to me.

The 28-year-old quarterback has thrown for 14,280 yards with 81 touchdowns and 63 interceptions in 80 career games.

In.........Credible!!!!!!