Chiefs agree to trade Alex Smith to Washington

[Quesadilla Joe]

Now you wait until March 14th for it to become official...

Fuller was PFF's #6 OVR CB last year, is a FA in 2020...

https://www.profootballfocus.com/nfl...l-fuller/10718

Spoiler!

On a more serious note i cant wait to get to Kansas City! Im excited to be a Chief!!

— Kendall Fuller (@KeFu11er) January 31, 2018

Quarterback Alex Smith has a new home, as sources tell The Star that the Chiefs have reached agreement to trade their veteran starter of the last five seasons to Washington.

There is no word on the compensation yet, and any trade involving Smith can’t be completed until the first day of the new league year,

which begins at 3 p.m. on March 14. But the sources say the deal is in place and will proceed.


Smith, 33, is coming off a stellar season in which he set career-highs in passing yards (4,042), touchdowns (26) and passer rating (104.7).

However, Smith was entering the final year of his contract with the Chiefs, and he has a cap number of $20.6 million for 2018. By trading

him, the club stands to save $17 million.

The deal also clears the way for 2017 first-round draft pick Patrick Mahomes to become the Chiefs’ new starting quarterback. Mahomes’ regular-season NFL debut, a 27-24 win over the Denver Broncos on Dec. 31, was a success.

Mahomes completed 22 of 35 passes for 284 yards with an interception in the game and showed poise while leading the Chiefs’ game-winning drive.

“I think he’s got what it takes man,” Denver cornerback Aqib Talib said at the Pro Bowl. “He’s got a super strong arm, he can make all

the throws. He made great reads in our game. I know we had a simple game plan on defense, but he made great reads and took control of the

game.”

Smith was acquired from San Francisco in 2013 for two third-round picks. He posted a 50-26 record as a starter since arriving in

Kansas City and has made two straight Pro Bowl appearances.

This story will be updated.

http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl...197508249.html

[OnTheWarpath15]

I'm sorry I'm not sorry for the bump, but this thread shouldn't be on the 2nd page.

Ever.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by Marcellus

I haven't said that but it does fit an actual historic trend. My point is they arent going to pay him if they think his back is too jacked up to play, he can still be cut and save the $8MM.

What exactly is Ford's back injury?

His contract is guaranteed for injury so if his back is too messed up to play, he receives his entire salary in 2018, whether they cut him or not.

[The Franchise]

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath15

I'm sorry I'm not sorry for the bump, but this thread shouldn't be on the 2nd page.

Ever.

This needs to be stickied.

[OnTheWarpath15]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

This needs to be stickied.

ESTO

[RippedmyFlesh]

One thing I don't see mentioned much is what smith is walking into as far as DC media is concerned.
I don't view SF media or kc media being exactly harsh.
But DC? It could be brutal.

[Sassy Squatch]

Originally Posted by RippedmyFlesh

One thing I don't see mentioned much is what smith is walking into as far as DC media is concerned.
I don't view SF media or kc media being exactly harsh.
But DC? It could be brutal.

Hell, all the ill will will go towards Bruce Allen and Dan Snyder. They've had 13 years to see what Alex Smith is.

[Buehler445]

Originally Posted by Sweet Daddy Hate

How many of that era of players( Charles, Hali, Flowers, Albert etc. ) can we attribute to Herm? Seems like the philosophy changed somewhat upon his arrival, and I'm not referring to the "youth movement" of Herm vs. Vermiel's preference of veterans, I'm recalling that we began to score pretty well on large sweeps across the draft board, top to bottom.

IMO, Carl should have left with Marty. They came in as a team, and should have left as one. Both were clearly past their expiration dates as Chiefs personnel. Had Carl not lingered, he could have possibly rejuvinated his career as Marty did briefly with San Diego.

This thread is about the positive. **** Squirmin Herman Motherfuccking Sack of **** Edwards.

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

This needs to be stickied.

and put in the Hall of Fame someday.

[Chief Roundup]

This has probably been posted by WOW. Denver offered Talib and a 2cd for Smith.....

http://www.12up.com/posts/5964723-re...th?a_aid=36553

[pugsnotdrugs19]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

This needs to be stickied.

As does the Mahomes thread.

[TimeForWasp]

The funny thing is, we could still grab Talib.

[GloryDayz]

Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare

Same here, haven't gone to game in years because of the shitshow we've had over a decade

I went to the last three games (the last being the crushing loss that only Clark and Andy could blow off), so let's hope all of these moves are a sign that Clark isn't the ass we've grown accustom to.

[Sure-Oz]

@DanHellie: At @EASPORTS Super Bowl party. Travis Kelce playing Alvin Kamara in Madden and the first thing Kelce does is bench Alex Smith for Pat Mahomes

[pugsnotdrugs19]

Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

@DanHellie: At @EASPORTS Super Bowl party. Travis Kelce playing Alvin Kamara in Madden and the first thing Kelce does is bench Alex Smith for Pat Mahomes

Holy shit.

I distinctly remember in Kelce's video from Tuesday that he said he'd be giving Kamara a heavy dose of Alex Smith and Justin Houston. Guess not!

[The Franchise]

Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

@DanHellie: At @EASPORTS Super Bowl party. Travis Kelce playing Alvin Kamara in Madden and the first thing Kelce does is bench Alex Smith for Pat Mahomes

That’s ****ing epic.