Chiefs Alex Smith Traded to Chiefs - Page 118

Deberg_1990 · 02-27-2013, 10:59 AM

Well, it looks like the deal is done.

https://twitter.com/intent/user?scre...w_p=tweetembed

Jay Glazer @JayGlazer
49ers have completed a trade with the Chiefs for Alex Smith, tho can't be official til March 12. Chiefs really made a commitment to Smith

Jay Glazer @JayGlazer
Deal has been agreed upon between Chiefs and 49ers. Compensation unclear but I'm told again Chiefs have made a clear commitment to Smith.

**Rain Man** · 02-28-2013, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

Alex Smith's hand size is 9.375".

For comparison:
Colin Kaepernick - 9.25"
Cam Newton - 9.875"
Andy Dalton - 9.5"
Andrew Luck - 10"
RGIII - 9.5"
Matt Barkley - 10.08"
Geno Smith - 9.28"
EJ Manuel - 10.38"
Tyler Wilson - 8.68"
Tyler Bray - 9.28"
Drew Brees - 10.25"

Here's a picture of EJ Manuel as a baby.

**BigRedChief** · 02-28-2013, 07:08 AM

Chief fans in general and I would say a majority are happy with the trade. Or at least okay. CP is the only place in full meltdown. Just saying.

**DaKCMan AP** · 02-28-2013, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Go to Hell

The fan base loves this.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Chief fans in general and I would say a majority are happy with the trade. Or at least okay. CP is the only place in full meltdown. Just saying.

Majority
ma·jor·i·ty noun \mə-ˈjȯr-ə-tē, -ˈjär-\
a number or percentage equaling more than half of a total

**BigRedChief** · 02-28-2013, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

Majority
ma·jor·i·ty noun \mə-ˈjȯr-ə-tē, -ˈjär-\
a number or percentage equaling more than half of a total

That's one poll. Have you looked around the other Chiefs websites, social media? It's pretty clear there is no massive outrage like fire Pioli, bench Cassel.

**DaKCMan AP** · 02-28-2013, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

That's one poll. Have you looked around the other Chiefs websites, social media? It's pretty clear there is no massive outrage like fire *****, bench Cassel.

It took years to get to that point (although I was against Cassel the entire time). To me, lack of extreme vocal outrage is not equivalent to being 'happy'.

**BigRedChief** · 02-28-2013, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

It took years to get to that point (although I was against Cassel the entire time). To me, lack of extreme vocal outrage is not equivalent to being 'happy'.

I agree.

**DaKCMan AP** · 02-28-2013, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

I agree.

I'm not saying the majority are outraged, either. I think it's around the 45/45/10 range. Just reading the comments here (http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post...fs-best-option) is a mixed bag.

**notorious** · 02-28-2013, 07:26 AM

Well, once again Chiefsplanet is on the front lines.

It took the rest of the fanbase over 2 years to come around the last time.......

**BigRedChief** · 02-28-2013, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

I'm not saying the majority are outraged, either. I think it's around the 45/45/10 range. Just reading the comments here (http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post...fs-best-option) is a mixed bag.

There was a caller on fresco this am calling for Dorsey to be fired.

**DaKCMan AP** · 02-28-2013, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

There was a caller on fresco this am calling for Dorsey to be fired.

That's pretty extreme. Do I like the trade? No. Did I like the Cassel trade? No. Did I call for Pioli's head that early? No, and doing that to Dorsey at this time is insane. Lets see how the rest of the offseason goes in regard to free agency and the draft.

FringeNC · 02-28-2013, 07:52 AM

Grasping for straws here, but here's a reason for optimism. Alex Smith's yards per attempt the last 5 years, starting in 2007:

4.7
6.3
6.9
7.1
8.0

Definite and consistent improvement in the number that matters the most.

KCinNY · 02-28-2013, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

It's ownership. It's always been ownership. It will continue to be ownership until the family cashes out.

Until Clark Hunt creates a mandate for winning the Super Bowl and mandates that his team be built through the draft, the Chiefs will continue to struggle with mediocrity.

The events of today should be no surprise to long time fans.

Truth.

whoaskew · 02-28-2013, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by whoaskew

I hope the 49'ers get sick of Alex Smith so we can pick him up for the following reasons:

1. I think he would be an upgrade over Cassell (who wouldn't?)

2. He should be cheap to sign (it seems everyone has gave up on him, so he shouldn't generate too much interest as a FA or cost to much in a trade)

3. He has a few years of starting experience (a rookie would likely take 3+ years to develop, and a free agent is more likely to make an immediate impact - consider Brees, Vick, Farve, McNabb, & Shaub)

4. He is still young enough to still be in the league in 10 years

A change of scenery might do Smith some good, and I think he would succeed under coaches like Haley and Weis.

I originally posted this on 10/10/2010: http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showp...7&postcount=86

Looks like he didn't come too cheap, but hey, 4 out of 5 ain't bad...

Maybe I should start buying lottery tickets?

Frosty · 02-28-2013, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Frosty

I'm going to bed. I'm hoping when I get up in the morning, I'll find this has all been a bad dream.

Well - crap.

Mr_Tomahawk · 02-28-2013, 08:17 AM

Oh Dane and Penbook...for your 'rumblings' about us swapping 1st rnd picks with the Eagles and getting Foles; straight from the horses mouth [eh twitter]:

Mike Garafolo‏@MikeGarafolo

@mr_tomahawk @Jacobs71 No, they're done with Foles now that they have Smith.

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FringeNC MVP Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: NC Casino cash: $1636014	Grasping for straws here, but here's a reason for optimism. Alex Smith's yards per attempt the last 5 years, starting in 2007: 4.7 6.3 6.9 7.1 8.0 Definite and consistent improvement in the number that matters the most.
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