Chiefs Market for Alex Smith will be strong, Ian Rapoport says - Page 5

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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**Ming the Merciless** · 01-08-2018, 06:01 PM

maybe we can trade 3bag02 for the brownsplanet worst poster/biggest idiot

would be a massive upgrade

jd1020 · 01-08-2018, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by threebag02

Shocking News++++++ top rated quarterback could draw a lot of trade interest, NO SHIT....

Honestly don't see the market for Smith being that big.

Maybe a handful of teams with some interest and only a couple of those actually being in a situation where they would make a competitive offer to acquire him.

threebag · 01-08-2018, 06:02 PM

I don't really give a shit who the Chiefs trot out. I just know Alex deserves more credit than the bullshit he gets. **** clay and his group of pillowbitergots. I hope Alex mows his ass over in the Taco Bell drive thru when clay redeems free taco coupons.

Valiant · 01-08-2018, 06:02 PM

Our luck Alex says **** Cleveland and retires.

I see Arizona or Jacksonville as a good spot.

**Easy 6** · 01-08-2018, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jd1020

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Originally Posted by notorious

Stack the defense with all pros.

For the sake of Browns fans, and the NFL in general... I'd like to see Cleveland

Wishing the best for Alex at his next stop... I'd have to say Jacksonville

**Ming the Merciless** · 01-08-2018, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by threebag02

I don't really give a shit who the Chiefs trot out.

clearly, i mean you're one of Alex Smith's most eager fluffers...just gargling balls deep on that mediocrity

threebag · 01-08-2018, 06:10 PM

You're a dumbshit you just want Mahomes to do better than Alex's rookie season.

Pablo · 01-08-2018, 06:11 PM

Now we get to see that Veach has negotiating skills on par with Andy's clock management.

I expect to give Alex away for a 2022 8th rounder.

Bewbies · 01-08-2018, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by threebag02

You're a dumbshit you just want Mahomes to do better than Alex's rookie season.

We all should want that. Jeebus.

Hammock Parties · 01-08-2018, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by threebag02

I don't really give a shit who the Chiefs trot out. I just know Alex deserves more credit than the bullshit he gets. **** clay and his group of pillowbitergots. I hope Alex mows his ass over in the Taco Bell drive thru when clay redeems free taco coupons.

Suck my balls. I was right.

Sandy Vagina · 01-08-2018, 06:16 PM

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Second of all, I think his legacy will sort of live on and people will know what a good person he is."

It's actually an amazing thing what a great person Alex Smith is

"He is a hot commodity, and they are in unbelievable position."

"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.

Way to take a giant piss from a great height on so many here at CP, Rapoport.

**RealSNR** · 01-08-2018, 06:16 PM

I told you stupid bitches we'd get ****ing paid

hitchief · 01-08-2018, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by threebag02

I don't really give a shit who the Chiefs trot out. I just know Alex deserves more credit than the bullshit he gets. **** clay and his group of pillowbitergots. I hope Alex mows his ass over in the Taco Bell drive thru when clay redeems free taco coupons.

Most excellent post!

Sandy Vagina · 01-08-2018, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by threebag02

I don't really give a shit who the Chiefs trot out. I just know Alex deserves more credit than the bullshit he gets. **** clay and his group of pillowbitergots. I hope Alex mows his ass over in the Taco Bell drive thru when clay redeems free taco coupons.

I adore you.

threebag · 01-08-2018, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Hammock Parties

Suck my balls. I was right.

You're a clueless cheap bastard (free taco boy). You went with the option with greater odds. Best part is Alex made you look like a piece of shit all year. You Don't Know Shit. **** you pillowbitergot ****

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JakeF MVP Join Date: May 2017 Casino cash: $9990400	Market for Alex Smith will be strong, Ian Rapoport says 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." Author Kirk Larrabee @nfl_chiefs247
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