Chiefs Market for Alex Smith will be strong, Ian Rapoport says - Page 2

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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JakeF · 01-08-2018, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by pugsnotdrugs19

I say he's a Cardinal when its all said and done. Even though the Browns would be cool.

The only reason Dorsey would take Smith in Cleveland is if he takes a young QB in the draft as well. I doubt Dorsey would take Smith to be more than a mentor.

Reid is the one who wanted Alex Smith in KC, not Dorsey.

**Ming the Merciless** · 01-08-2018, 05:02 PM

I really hope this is true

I cant imagine we will do better than the 35th or 33rd overall pick from CLE at the very MOST

but if we do get more than that

I will actually respect alice for doing something useful as he cucks his way out the door

**Ming the Merciless** · 01-08-2018, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JakeF

is if he takes a young QB in the draft as well.

thats absolutely the plan...They have lost faith in Kizer already from what I hear

stumppy · 01-08-2018, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by pugsnotdrugs19

I would cum to death.

Me too, but I wouldn't be surprised. Then again, if someone offered me a squirt of piss for him I'd take it.

ARROW2 · 01-08-2018, 05:05 PM

Andy is the only reason Smiff looked competent. He can only dress up that pig so much..

JakeF · 01-08-2018, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowser

Yup. Alex to Arizona makes too much sense. Alex to Jacksonville makes a ton of sense as well, but I don't know what Bortles' contract situation is.

It's the final year of Bortles' contract. If Jacksonville cuts Bortles before June 1st next year they owe him nothing and save 19 million against the cap. He's gone if there is any viable option at all.

CapsLockKey · 01-08-2018, 05:05 PM

How great would it be if they sent Smith and a second or third to Cleveland for the number 5 pick?

penchief · 01-08-2018, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stumppy

1st and a 3rd. Print it.

How sweet would it be if we could upgrade the position as radically as from Alex Smith to Patrick Mahomes and still recoup what we paid to move up?

Sounds like a pipe dream but, holy shit, that would be awesome.

Prison Bitch · 01-08-2018, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bewbies

I feel bad for the fans of wherever he ends up next.

If they have a shitty defense like we do, he won't take them anywhere

ARROW2 · 01-08-2018, 05:15 PM

HE, will never TAKE anybody anywhere.

Shields68 · 01-08-2018, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pawnmower

I really hope this is true

I cant imagine we will do better than the 35th or 33rd overall pick from CLE at the very MOST

but if we do get more than that

I will actually respect alice for doing something useful as he cucks his way out the door

Nah. You do not pay a second and 20 million for a mentor. If anyone gives a 2nd or higher for Smith he will be their guy.

TambaBerry · 01-08-2018, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Hammock Parties

"pssssst...hey kid...wanna buy a cuck?"

holy shit this is hilarious.

I bet we get a 1st round pick for him

Bewbies · 01-08-2018, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prison Bitch

If they have a shitty defense like we do, he won't take them anywhere

Which means the defense will take him somewhere.

Prison Bitch · 01-08-2018, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bewbies

Which means the defense will take him somewhere.

Alex is best utilized on a 12 Niners with a great defense, not on the Chiefs bottom barrel bullshit

DRM08 · 01-08-2018, 05:21 PM

I think it will turn out pretty good for all parties.

01-08-2018, 04:53 PM
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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