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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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pugsnotdrugs19 · 01-19-2018, 02:15 PM

We'll see what they say about Bortles after this weekend. Again, he's one shit show performance away from returning to the chopping block.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 01-19-2018, 02:52 PM

Chiefs need to make a defensive haul this offseason as well as fishing the tank for some solid improvement on the O-line. Mahomes doesn't require "Smith open" or a pocket that lasts longer than a stick of Juicyfruit.
So, Veach has some work ahead of him but nothing he can't handle. Others have said it when it simply wasn't true, but I am confident in saying it now, and believing it:

We'll be fine.

**SAUTO** · 01-19-2018, 02:56 PM

We've been "fine" for 5 years dumbshit

Sweet Daddy Hate · 01-19-2018, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SAUTO

We've been "fine" for 5 years dumbshit

No, we haven't. If you judge the output based on Herm and Peeholi, then your bar is so ****ing low, you might as well be serving drinks in the hull of a ****ing bass boat.

Anything else I can help you with today?

**SAUTO** · 01-19-2018, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Sweet Daddy Hate

No, we haven't. If you judge the output based on Herm and Peeholi, then your bar is so ****ing low, you might as well be serving drinks in the hull of a ****ing bass boat.

Anything else I can help you with today?

I've judged the output compared to the rest of the NFL over the past 5 years. Where have you been?

"Fine" just hasn't been good enough. Im hoping/ expecting greatness.

See how much more sensible that sounds?

Sweet Daddy Hate · 01-19-2018, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SAUTO

I've judged the output compared to the rest of the NFL over the past 5 years. Where have you been?

"Fine" just hasn't been good enough. Im hoping/ expecting greatness.

See how much more sensible that sounds?

Then we are on the same page. You know that I was referring to a comment that Stevie and some other dude on this website regurgitate ad-nauseum.

**ptlyon** · 01-19-2018, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SAUTO

I've judged the output compared to the rest of the NFL over the past 5 years. Where have you been?

"Fine" just hasn't been good enough. Im hoping/ expecting greatness.

See how much more sensible that sounds?

Doesn't sound sensible at all. As long as Reid is at the helm of this titanic I fully expect to get kicked squarely in the balls every year.

**SAUTO** · 01-19-2018, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ptlyon

Doesn't sound sensible at all. As long as Reid is at the helm of this titanic I fully expect to get kicked squarely in the balls every year.

Thats the hoping part

Safecamp · 01-19-2018, 03:25 PM

How secure is Andy doltons job? I don’t see coughlin wanting alex. I think buffalo might be his destination or browns. The cold weather is not ideal for alex tho

Sweet Daddy Hate · 01-19-2018, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ptlyon

Doesn't sound sensible at all. As long as Reid is at the helm of this titanic I fully expect to get kicked squarely in the balls every year.

People have underplayed just how lackluster and uninspiring Smith has been for this team. Mahomes has the ability to not only recharge those around him but also to eventually outplay Reid's shortcomings.
Greatness is not too far fetched nor far off.

**ptlyon** · 01-19-2018, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Safecamp

How secure is Andy doltons job? I don’t see coughlin wanting alex. I think buffalo might be his destination or browns. The cold weather is not ideal for alex tho

Damn. You sure did piss some people off in short order

BigCatDaddy · 01-19-2018, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sweet Daddy Hate

People have underplayed just how lackluster and uninspiring Smith has been for this team. Mahomes has the ability to not only recharge those around him but also to eventually outplay Reid's shortcomings.
Greatness is not too far fetched nor far off.

Great post.. Mahomee will get us the Pats level and being able to plug and play on offense without requiring All Pros at every position to have any success.

**ptlyon** · 01-19-2018, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sweet Daddy Hate

People have underplayed just how lackluster and uninspiring Smith has been for this team. Mahomes has the ability to not only recharge those around him but also to eventually outplay Reid's shortcomings.
Greatness is not too far fetched nor far off.

God I hope this is true. But I can't believe it until I see it.

If Andy won't let loose of the reins with a hand picked veteran QB, how will he do it with a 2nd year guy?

We're all in this together, we see the possibility of something great. I just don't know if Reid can get out of his own way to let it happen.

DRM08 · 01-19-2018, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ptlyon

God I hope this is true. But I can't believe it until I see it.

If Andy won't let loose of the reins with a hand picked veteran QB, how will he do it with a 2nd year guy?

We're all in this together, we see the possibility of something great. I just don't know if Reid can get out of his own way to let it happen.

Did you see the Denver game? Andy cannot script a perfect play against every coverage or pass rush. The script falls apart plenty of times. Pat showed his playmaking ability when the poop hits the fan.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 01-19-2018, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DRM08

Did you see the Denver game? Andy cannot script a perfect play against every coverage or pass rush. The script falls apart plenty of times. Pat showed his playmaking ability when the poop hits the fan.

This is exactly what I'm talking about. Chicken salad, every game, every time.

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