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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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Mother****erJones · 01-19-2018, 11:51 PM

What’s everyone thinking the return will be?

Reerun_KC · 01-19-2018, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Mother****erJones

What’s everyone thinking the return will be?

2nd and 4th

PutQuinnIn · 01-20-2018, 12:07 AM

2nd and "future considerations"

Sweet Daddy Hate · 01-20-2018, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by jaa1025

I'll take his problems in Philly. 4 AFC championship games, 1 SB appearance.

His offense was always one of the best in the leagues.

It's about to hit the zenith. Hang the **** on for dear life!

**YayMike** · 01-20-2018, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by PutQuinnIn

2nd and "future considerations"

I think 2nd this year and 2nd next just like what we got him for.

BigCatDaddy · 01-20-2018, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Mother****erJones

What’s everyone thinking the return will be?

Player to be named later

**Baby Lee** · 01-20-2018, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by jaa1025

I'll take his problems in Philly. 4 AFC championship games, 1 SB appearance.

His offense was always one of the best in the leagues.

AFAICT, Jim Johnson is deceased.

Sandy Vagina · 01-20-2018, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Mother****erJones

What’s everyone thinking the return will be?

Reitirement

or

- #15 overall + 2019 3rd, while KC gives them back a 2018 4th.

Al Bundy · 01-20-2018, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Sandy Vagina

Reitirement

or

- #15 overall + 2019 3rd, while KC gives them back a 2018 4th.

The Chiefs aren't getting a 1st round pick for Smith.

BigCatDaddy · 01-20-2018, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Sandy Vagina

Reitirement

or

- #15 overall + 2019 3rd, while KC gives them back a 2018 4th.

Hog's Gone Fishin · 01-20-2018, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by YayMike

I think 2nd this year and 2nd next just like what we got him for.

He's better now than when we got him. We deserve moar!

**YayMike** · 01-20-2018, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Hog's Gone Fishin

He's better now than when we got him. We deserve moar!

I asked this in another thread, but would you take a first rounder NEXT year or rather have a high second this year.

**dannybcaitlyn** · 01-20-2018, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Hog's Gone Fishin

He's better now than when we got him. We deserve moar!

True, but he’s like 4 or 5 years older.

**Rausch** · 01-20-2018, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Sandy Vagina

Reitirement

or

- #15 overall + 2019 3rd, while KC gives them back a 2018 4th.

If Buddy Ryan was still coach perhaps...

**Rausch** · 01-20-2018, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by dannybcaitlyn

True, but he’s like 4 or 5 years older.

Dorsey loves getting bent over in trades...

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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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