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RunKC · 02-15-2017, 10:08 AM

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Chiefs likely to pass on QB Nick Foles' option for 2017, making him a free agent-to-be, sources say. Was due $6.4m (not the reported $10.4m)

DJ's left nut · 02-15-2017, 02:54 PM

Damn.

If that's really a $6.4 million option, the Chiefs would definitely be better served to pick it up, trade Alex for whatever and pursue the QB in the draft. Even if they don't get one, their fallback is still a bit of cap savings and Nick Foles.

That's pretty disappointing news.

keg in kc · 02-15-2017, 02:55 PM

I love the whole "we're drafting a QB" optimism.

It just makes me wonder if any of you have been watching the last...oh, I don't know...35 years of this franchise.

Hootie · 02-15-2017, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

Damn.

If that's really a $6.4 million option, the Chiefs would definitely be better served to pick it up, trade Alex for whatever and pursue the QB in the draft. Even if they don't get one, their fallback is still a bit of cap savings and Nick Foles.

That's pretty disappointing news.

First off, Alex has zero trade value. None.

Secondly, Foles is, without a doubt in my mind, a downgrade to Smith.

Third, ****. I'm so tired of watching boring Alex Smith no risk football.

Fourth, can we please just not pick up Foles' option, sign or trade for Romo, cut Smith and draft a QB within the 1st 100 picks? Please? Please?

DJ's left nut · 02-15-2017, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by keg in kc

I love the whole "we're drafting a QB" optimism.

It just makes me wonder if any of you have been watching the last...oh, I don't know...35 years of this franchise.

Oh we'll draft one.

In the 4th. Brad Kaaya seems like a perfectly stupid choice that will suck in the league but has just enough name value to get drafted/held.

Sandy Vagina · 02-15-2017, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by oldman

I don't have any problems with this. What it does tell me is that Dorsey and crowd are preparing to draft a QB and have Bray be the #2 for this season. The problem is that there aren't a lot of true game-ready QBs out there. I wouldn't be a bit surprised to see us target Peterman from Pitt. That's a pro-style offense so the learning curve wouldn't be as great.

Yep. Peterman is THE quarterback that I expect Reid to be heavily targeting on day 2. A very Smithy-like option.. but much younger, of course.

Hootie · 02-15-2017, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by keg in kc

I love the whole "we're drafting a QB" optimism.

It just makes me wonder if any of you have been watching the last...oh, I don't know...35 years of this franchise.

Chaos theory.

What makes you think Andy Reid and John Dorsey aren't interested in QB's? Acquired Smith right off the bat, drafted Murray and Hogan, have tried for years to develop Bray, picked up Foles' off the scrap heat, signed Chase Daniel to a monster backup contract and probably parlay'd it into a comp pick ...

You can use 4 years of evidence with the regime to make your point ... not 35. I'm pretty sure Andy Reid and John Dorsey realize the importance of NFL QB's ... hopefully they can finally conclude Alex 'bore you to death' Smith is probably not the best QB to have to win playoff games that matter.

We'll see ... I'll hold out hope after the last 2 drafts. I mean, the last 2 drafts have been incredible. I don't think you draft a QB just to draft a QB ... I think you draft a QB you think fits your system and fits your beliefs. Truth be told, like the WWE, seems like the same old everybody's are the ones still winning everything.

Hootie · 02-15-2017, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

Oh we'll draft one.

In the 4th. Brad Kaaya seems like a perfectly stupid choice that will suck in the league but has just enough name value to get drafted/held.

Seems like Mahomes is going to end up going top 5 if I were to guess ...

we really need to just go ahead and get Romo

or, and blah blah blah (chaos theory, again) ... trade our 1st for Jimmy G and see what happens

Polian was on the radio the other day saying he thought a late 1st for Jimmy G was probably pretty fair - said Watson was close to being ready to playing now, but the other 2 were worlds away

I'd rather just get Romo and draft a guy within the first 100 if he fits what Reid likes in a QB

ct · 02-15-2017, 03:06 PM

anyone thinking foles is equivalent talent to smith is kidding themselves, he's not

this was always the plan, short term backup, no way they would pick up that yr2 option, he's a fa. if he happens to land a nice gig, we get a comp pick.

draft mahomes and let's move on

Rasputin · 02-15-2017, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Romosexual

First off, Alex has zero trade value. None.

Secondly, Foles is, without a doubt in my mind, a downgrade to Smith.

Third, ****. I'm so tired of watching boring Alex Smith no risk football.

Fourth, can we please just not pick up Foles' option, sign or trade for Romo, cut Smith and draft a QB within the 1st 100 picks? Please? Please?

You don't want to hear this Hootie but the sooner you accept reality in what it is the sooner you can come to grips the Chiefs are not going pursue Tony Romo no matter how much of a good idea it is. They are going shove Alex Smith down our throats one more season and if we are lucky draft a quarterback to take his place if/when Alex fails or get's hurt. They will go until we are mathematically out of playoff equation before they decide to move on from Alex Smith.

Sad but true

It's about ego and it is no different than when Pioli shoved Matt Cassell down our throats.

ct · 02-15-2017, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Romosexual

Seems like Mahomes is going to end up going top 5 if I were to guess ...

we really need to just go ahead and get Romo

or, and blah blah blah (chaos theory, again) ... trade our 1st for Jimmy G and see what happens

Polian was on the radio the other day saying he thought a late 1st for Jimmy G was probably pretty fair - said Watson was close to being ready to playing now, but the other 2 were worlds away

I'd rather just get Romo and draft a guy within the first 100 if he fits what Reid likes in a QB

top5? highly doubt it

Hootie · 02-15-2017, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ct

top5? highly doubt it

hope so - we'll see

sounds like he's gaining steam

Hootie · 02-15-2017, 03:12 PM

I mean ... Alex Smith bores me but it's not like 'shoving him down our throats' another year is going to pain me at all. We won 12 games and 52 in 4 years with him with a playoff game. Whatever.

I'm an offense guy who likes to see non pussy QB play ... so, in that regard, I'll continue to be bored out of my god damn mind certain games ... but it's not like we're Cleveland.

Probably going to win at least 10 next year even with Alex Smith at QB

Eleazar · 02-15-2017, 03:14 PM

He made it pretty clear he was washed up, except for a moment or two. Good decision

Sweet Daddy Hate · 02-15-2017, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by pugsnotdrugs19

Leap Houston in the 1st and snag Mahomes. We don't need 11 picks.

Too much "flash" and "sizzle" in a move like that for KC. Besides, a bold move like that could possibly undermine the confidence of the Chiefs' current, pro bowl quality QB.

**SAGA45** · 02-15-2017, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BigMeatballBillay

Man next year is gonna be so boring watching noodle arm try not to lose games while the defense bends for 500 yards. All the makings for a 7-9 season are there.

Wouldn't be that bad considering the 2018 QB class is worlds better than '17

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keg in kc oxymoron Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: OP/KC/Whatever Casino cash: $9556299	I love the whole "we're drafting a QB" optimism. It just makes me wonder if any of you have been watching the last...oh, I don't know...35 years of this franchise.
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ct u b illian Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: DooDah Casino cash: $10009436	anyone thinking foles is equivalent talent to smith is kidding themselves, he's not this was always the plan, short term backup, no way they would pick up that yr2 option, he's a fa. if he happens to land a nice gig, we get a comp pick. draft mahomes and let's move on
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Hootie Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Casino cash: $10004900	I mean ... Alex Smith bores me but it's not like 'shoving him down our throats' another year is going to pain me at all. We won 12 games and 52 in 4 years with him with a playoff game. Whatever. I'm an offense guy who likes to see non pussy QB play ... so, in that regard, I'll continue to be bored out of my god damn mind certain games ... but it's not like we're Cleveland. Probably going to win at least 10 next year even with Alex Smith at QB
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