Cowherd: Chiefs should give up the farm for Jimmy Garoppolo

[DaFace]

Let's all point and laugh now.

.@ColinCowherd on the Chiefs: "I'd give up whatever it takes to get Jimmy Garoppolo." pic.twitter.com/3CZifZdflU

— Herd w/Colin Cowherd (@TheHerd) January 16, 2017

Here's the actual quote:

“All you Chiefs fans that are reluctant to give away Alex Smith and to give away Eric Berry and Dontari Poe and Travis Kelce to get a better quarterback, enjoy the next hail storm because you’re not going anywhere,” Cowherd said. “You’ve hit your ceiling. If you’re happy in a division with Derek Carr twice a year, Philip Rivers twice a year and John Elway twice a year, if you’e content with what you got at quarterback, okay. But we just saw what all those Pro Bowlers mean in the big game and you played it at home ... I’ve give up whatever it takes to get Jimmy Garoppolo.”

I can only imagine the epic shitstorm that would descend upon Arrowhead if we went after another Patriots backup quarterback who has looked good in a handful of games...

[Couch-Potato]

Originally Posted by Dayze

they probably own a farm whose annual crops never quite meet their expectations.

Ding

[Red Dawg]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

As I said earlier, there are worse moves than Garappolo, which include standing pat with Alex Smith.

This QB class is iffy at best, with several one year starters and guys that needs, IMO, years of development.

Smith is winning nothing for the Chiefs in 2017, other than an AFC West title, because the division is in flux.

There are worse moves that could be made.

Lets be clear. Smith had little to do with winning the division. He played decent in a few games but defense and st's won the division.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by Tuckdaddy

Lets be clear. Smith had little to do with winning the division. He played decent in a few games but defense and st's won the division.

This is a complete falsehood.

Alex Smith is generally not a guy that can elevate a flat team. We saw that against the Texans, Titans and Steelers in the playoffs.

But if the other 11 guys around him are playing well, he can lead the team to victory and generally has good performances.

Every fan wants a transcendent QB. The problem is that on a planet of seven billion people, very few exist and many of teams that do have a transcendent QB acquired them through sheer dumb luck.

[Red Dawg]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

This is a complete falsehood.

Alex Smith is generally not a guy that can elevate a flat team. We saw that against the Texans, Titans and Steelers in the playoffs.

But if the other 11 guys around him are playing well, he can lead the team to victory and generally has good performances.

Every fan wants a transcendent QB. The problem is that on a planet of seven billion people, very few exist and many of teams that do have a transcendent QB acquired them through sheer dumb luck.

I disagree. Film tells all and game after game we have seen him run for no reason and not see open targets. He stinks even when others are doing their jobs. It's not rocket science to figure out why we can't score on bad defenses. Smith plays scared and doesn't stand tall and deliver the ball.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

As I said earlier, there are worse moves than Garappolo, which include standing pat with Alex Smith.

This is very important. We both agree that moving forward with Smith is to stand still. Excellent.

This QB class is iffy at best, with several one year starters and guys that needs, IMO, years of development.

Definitely not the hottest class to come down the pike, but guys like Mahomes and Trubiski are guys that the coaching staff can work with, and who would put us ahead of Smith in terms of both ceiling and immediate dividends.

Smith is winning nothing for the Chiefs in 2017, other than an AFC West title, because the division is in flux.

And he may struggle with even that.

There are worse moves that could be made.

There's always a worse move, but I'd rather draft a QB and let Foles and the rookie battle it out than waste time on another Belicheck cast-off.
It's time.
If the Chiefs draft a QB, one of the two existing QB's who are familiar with the system needs to stay. And since this is the best year to part ways with Smith, I say, "so long Smith".

[Tombstone RJ]

I said this in another thread and I'll say it here. KC should cut/trade Smithers, keep/start Foles and draft a QB in the first 3 rounds.

[ThaVirus]

I will literally kill myself if this happens

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by ThaVirus

I will literally kill myself if this happens

I guess there are pro's and con's to this idea

[ThaVirus]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

I guess there are pro's and con's to this idea

Definitely. Add that one to the con list.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by ThaVirus

Definitely. Add that one to the con list.

Should I?



joking, of course

[Mr. Laz]

Originally Posted by Tombstone RJ

I said this in another thread and I'll say it here. KC should cut/trade Smithers, keep/start Foles and draft a QB in the first 3 rounds.

Foles has a clause in his contract that requires a 10 million roster bonus if he's on the roster next year. It was added because Foles wants to start next year. That means a new starting QB-level contract for Foles. Cutting Smith won't save us any money.

Just keep Smith and draft a QBoTF.

The real problem is that Reid has shown no real desire in developing a young QB so there is no reason for Dorsey to spend a high draft pick on one.

[TimBone]

If Virus offs himself, I won't want to live anymore.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

Foles has a clause in his contract that requires a 10 million roster bonus if he's on the roster next year. It was added because Foles wants to start next year. That means a new starting QB-level contract for Foles. Cutting Smith won't save us any money.

Just keep Smith and draft a QBoTF.

The real problem is that Reid has shown no real desire in developing a young QB so there is no reason for Dorsey to spend a high draft pick on one.

What?

There isn't a single starting QB in the NFL earning $10 million.

Good grief.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by TimBone

If Virus offs himself, I won't want to live anymore.

Just don't do it when planes are landing.

Peoples gotsta partay

[Discuss Thrower]

Originally Posted by ThaVirus

I will literally kill myself if this happens

Make enough of the Jonestown-flavored Kool-Aid for me too bruh