Chiefs Smith signs with Raiders - Page 16

**chiefforlife** · 07:05 AM

Raiders add cornerback Sean Smith
Posted by Michael David Smith on March 10, 2016, 7:55 AM EST
Sean Smith AP

The best available player in our Free Agent Hot 100 has been snapped up.

Former Chiefs cornerback Sean Smith has agreed to a deal with the Raiders.

Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports that it’s a four-year deal worth $40 million, with $20 million guaranteed.

Heading into free agency, Smith was our No. 14 player available. The 13 ahead of him have all either signed a contract or been franchised.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...ck-sean-smith/

A 2009 second-round pick of the Dolphins, Smith played four seasons in Miami before signing a three-year, $18 million deal with the Chiefs in free agency. Now Smith is on his third team, and his third contract.

booger · 03-11-2016, 02:10 AM

As has been said, his skillset is going to be hard to replace. He had a bit of a James Hasty attitude he brought to playing CB. JH was a rocked up 6' 200 lb corner and would jack a WR in the mouth and toss his ass out of bounds on the opening drive to send a message. Smith has a reach and bigger frame to play like that and you can't just line up a safety sized CB out there and expect it to work. He's a better version of Dave Thomas of the Giants from 10 or so years ago. Not the KFC dude. And like Thomas he probably won't make a conversion to Safety like a Charles Woodson, Rod Woodson, etc did in their careers. So I can see not wanting to get into the risk of handing out a long term deal with knowing age will more than likely catch up with him before that contract runs out.

Motivation can be brought up as in 2014, Parker was starting ahead of him in OTA's and heading into camp. Part of that was probably them being pissed with the DWI but the other part was a flat out benching to get him to step up his game. And he took it in stride and did. Ideally, working a LTD with Berry and Franchising Smith would have been great but i'm not going to rag on Dorsey for that. Is what it is. They got a unique player that's going to help them and we had a unique situation with so many contracts with starters that were due

booger · 03-11-2016, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

I strongly disagree with this statement.

The Chiefs secondary has been one of its best units since the hiring of Reid and Dorsey. They've been able to coach up scrap heap players like Sean Smith, Ron Parker, Hussein Abdullah, Kurt Coleman and Tyvon Branch.

Eric Berry had his best season in 2015, Marcus Peters improved during the course of the season and Gaines looked to be on the verge of breaking out before the ACL injury. Nelson improved during the season as well, not to mention Cooper's 2013 rookie campaign.

I think the secondary coaching has been phenomenal and if they were given more talent, would be once again, among the best in the league.

Pretty remarkable what ET and Al Harris have done coaching up the DB's. Glad Harris is there to hopefully take over when Emmitt retires. Tommy Brasher too on the DL. Guy is like 75 and coaching the hell out of the DL. Good for young Brit Reid to learn from as well as the players. Damn excited to see Howard resigned and sticking around. He developed here even though KC didn't draft him. Was a gifted present on the waiver wire from Seattle's stacked roster, just like Parker, and good on Dorsey, Ballard, and Will Lewis coming from Seattle himself, to identify those guys.

They kept Marcus Cooper last year and could have easily have cut him. He's got a chance for some snaps somewhere, possibly even safety, if he's got his confidence back and it's not shot. There's still something to work with there IMO and if any staff is going to get it out of him it's ET and Harris

RippedmyFlesh · 03-11-2016, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by kcpasco

I like Gaines I just hope he can stay healthy. CB should be a priority in the draft now along with WR.

I do too. All the physical talent you could ask for. A little durability and we could have a diamond in the rough.

Stryker · 03-11-2016, 07:14 AM

Those bastards got Hudson and now Smith

Revenge for Marcus Allen I guess!

**Shaid** · 03-11-2016, 08:48 AM

I wanted him here but I'm guessing he has 2 years before he hits a wall. I also think our O style is more quick cuts, etc. Smith is great at defending back shoulder, down the field, etc. but we don't do much of that(although we should)

**notorious** · 03-11-2016, 08:52 AM

We better have a good player to fill his shoes, because this defense looked like shit without him.

4 years 40 million was cheaper than I thought he would go for.

RunKC · 03-11-2016, 08:57 AM

Both Eli Apple and William Jackson look so appealing now. Kendall Fuller looks good too but these 2 are my favorite guys to replace Sean.

TEX · 03-11-2016, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by notorious

We better have a good player to fill his shoes, because this defense looked like shit without him.

4 years 40 million was cheaper than I thought he would go for.

You're right - it sure did and that contract was not over the top at all....The way the contract was structured, it made it harder for the Chiefs to do. Of course a big signing bonus could have made it work and Smith is young enough that he probably has the years left to spread that out. I'd have done it the same way with signing all the other players first too. Bottom line was he was a priority, but not their top one. Let's see who they get in his place. I don't think Dorsey will go the Stanford Routt, route. They know how important TWO good starting CB's are in Sutton's defense.

chiefscafan · 03-11-2016, 09:30 AM

Look he's from Passdena he wanted to be near home we would've had to way overpay to keep him. Am I little worried yes we did look bad the two games without him. However Peters was only in his first couple of games. Gaines looked good before he got injured in that game. Dorsey is a great GM trust him he knows our weaknesses. He will fix them. I maybe a blind homer but I agree with Jaye Howard there is something special bout this team.

Mr. Laz · 03-11-2016, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by notorious

We better have a good player to fill his shoes, because this defense looked like shit without him.

4 years 40 million was cheaper than I thought he would go for.

We better be focused and ready to get multiple guys as possible replacements for Sean Smith.

We are boned without 2 guys on the outside that can single coverage consistently.

Sutton needs single coverage on the outside so he can play his multiple safety zone on the inside.

03-10-2016, 07:03 AM
chiefforlife Colorado Chief Fan Join Date: Feb 2006 Casino cash: $5493147	Smith signs with Raiders Raiders add cornerback Sean Smith Posted by Michael David Smith on March 10, 2016, 7:55 AM EST Sean Smith AP The best available player in our Free Agent Hot 100 has been snapped up. Former Chiefs cornerback Sean Smith has agreed to a deal with the Raiders. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports that it’s a four-year deal worth $40 million, with $20 million guaranteed. Heading into free agency, Smith was our No. 14 player available. The 13 ahead of him have all either signed a contract or been franchised. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...ck-sean-smith/ A 2009 second-round pick of the Dolphins, Smith played four seasons in Miami before signing a three-year, $18 million deal with the Chiefs in free agency. Now Smith is on his third team, and his third contract. Last edited by chiefforlife; 03-10-2016 at 07:05 AM.. Reason: adding Link
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03-11-2016, 02:10 AM	#226
booger Don't Tug on Superman's Cape Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: clear out in the sticks Casino cash: $-2141450	As has been said, his skillset is going to be hard to replace. He had a bit of a James Hasty attitude he brought to playing CB. JH was a rocked up 6' 200 lb corner and would jack a WR in the mouth and toss his ass out of bounds on the opening drive to send a message. Smith has a reach and bigger frame to play like that and you can't just line up a safety sized CB out there and expect it to work. He's a better version of Dave Thomas of the Giants from 10 or so years ago. Not the KFC dude. And like Thomas he probably won't make a conversion to Safety like a Charles Woodson, Rod Woodson, etc did in their careers. So I can see not wanting to get into the risk of handing out a long term deal with knowing age will more than likely catch up with him before that contract runs out. Motivation can be brought up as in 2014, Parker was starting ahead of him in OTA's and heading into camp. Part of that was probably them being pissed with the DWI but the other part was a flat out benching to get him to step up his game. And he took it in stride and did. Ideally, working a LTD with Berry and Franchising Smith would have been great but i'm not going to rag on Dorsey for that. Is what it is. They got a unique player that's going to help them and we had a unique situation with so many contracts with starters that were due __________________ 1 Thessalonians 5:3 “For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.” KJV
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Shaid Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Casino cash: $1665783	I wanted him here but I'm guessing he has 2 years before he hits a wall. I also think our O style is more quick cuts, etc. Smith is great at defending back shoulder, down the field, etc. but we don't do much of that(although we should) __________________
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notorious Supporter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Who knows? Casino cash: $-714116	We better have a good player to fill his shoes, because this defense looked like shit without him. 4 years 40 million was cheaper than I thought he would go for.
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RunKC Andy Reid Supporter Join Date: Apr 2012 Casino cash: $-1380389	Both Eli Apple and William Jackson look so appealing now. Kendall Fuller looks good too but these 2 are my favorite guys to replace Sean.
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03-11-2016, 09:30 AM	#234
chiefscafan Veteran Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: manhattan beach, CA Casino cash: $9688215	Look he's from Passdena he wanted to be near home we would've had to way overpay to keep him. Am I little worried yes we did look bad the two games without him. However Peters was only in his first couple of games. Gaines looked good before he got injured in that game. Dorsey is a great GM trust him he knows our weaknesses. He will fix them. I maybe a blind homer but I agree with Jaye Howard there is something special bout this team.
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