Alex Smith’s trade value and the 2018 quarterback market

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The 2018 offseason, at least looking ahead one year, could not be worse for Smith’s availability.

The heralded draft class expected to be available next spring is loaded with supposed franchise quarterbacks. Prospects will rise and fall, but the buzz on this entire class is legit with very real No. 1 options up top for teams to consider.

Even more, three key veterans could be available.

Drew Brees is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent in a year. Kirk Cousins is currently on a franchise tag with Washington and it’s unknown whether he will be there long-term. The New England Patriots will also face a serious decision about what to do with Jimmy Garoppolo, who will be an unrestricted free agent.

That’s a minimum of six other options outside of Smith.

Teams who will likely be in the hunt for a new starter:

Cleveland Browns – Yes, despite the selection of DeShone Kizer.
New York Jets – Christian Hackenberg?
San Francisco 49ers – Cousins or a rookie.
Jacksonville Jaguars – Bortles time is up.
Arizona Cardinals – How much longer will Carson Palmer play?
New Orleans Saints – If Brees walks…
Pittsburgh Steelers – Big Ben openly talks retirement now.
L.A. Chargers – How long until Rivers does the same?
Buffalo Bills – The new regime seems halfhearted on Tyrod Taylor.
Washington Redskins – If Cousins leaves…
Minnesota Vikings – Do they keep Sam Bradford around?

This doesn’t even account for other things that could go wrong or injuries occurring. In other words, for those who think the market next year is too crowded with options, think again.

There’s plenty of desperation to go around.