Chiefs agree to trade Alex Smith to Washington

[Quesadilla Joe]

Now you wait until March 14th for it to become official...

Fuller was PFF's #6 OVR CB last year, is a FA in 2020...

https://www.profootballfocus.com/nfl...l-fuller/10718

Spoiler!

On a more serious note i cant wait to get to Kansas City! Im excited to be a Chief!!

— Kendall Fuller (@KeFu11er) January 31, 2018

Quarterback Alex Smith has a new home, as sources tell The Star that the Chiefs have reached agreement to trade their veteran starter of the last five seasons to Washington.

There is no word on the compensation yet, and any trade involving Smith can’t be completed until the first day of the new league year,

which begins at 3 p.m. on March 14. But the sources say the deal is in place and will proceed.


Smith, 33, is coming off a stellar season in which he set career-highs in passing yards (4,042), touchdowns (26) and passer rating (104.7).

However, Smith was entering the final year of his contract with the Chiefs, and he has a cap number of $20.6 million for 2018. By trading

him, the club stands to save $17 million.

The deal also clears the way for 2017 first-round draft pick Patrick Mahomes to become the Chiefs’ new starting quarterback. Mahomes’ regular-season NFL debut, a 27-24 win over the Denver Broncos on Dec. 31, was a success.

Mahomes completed 22 of 35 passes for 284 yards with an interception in the game and showed poise while leading the Chiefs’ game-winning drive.

“I think he’s got what it takes man,” Denver cornerback Aqib Talib said at the Pro Bowl. “He’s got a super strong arm, he can make all

the throws. He made great reads in our game. I know we had a simple game plan on defense, but he made great reads and took control of the

game.”

Smith was acquired from San Francisco in 2013 for two third-round picks. He posted a 50-26 record as a starter since arriving in

Kansas City and has made two straight Pro Bowl appearances.

This story will be updated.

http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl...197508249.html

[Molitoth]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

On @Browns_Daily right now @AllbrightNFL said that “Alex Smith chose Washington due to the long term deal that the Skins were offering.” Added Browns offered multiple picks but wanted him for short term deal and Denver offered a 2nd and Aqib Talib!

— Nathan Zegura (@NathanZegura) January 31, 2018

Dayum... Talib and a 2nd rounder sounds nice...
Especially when the Donks would be forced to waste a shit ton of money on a mediocre QB who is easy to gameplan against twice a season.

Should have fleeced the Donks.

[Pitt Gorilla]

Originally Posted by Molitoth

Dayum... Talib and a 2nd rounder sounds nice...
Especially when the Donks would be forced to waste a shit ton of money on a mediocre QB who is easy to gameplan against twice a season.

Should have fleeced the Donks.

Talib's salary vs. a rookie deal.

[pugsnotdrugs19]

Fuller has a chance to be Chris Harris 2.0. He's cheap and he's 22 years old. Also seems to have his head on straight.

I NEVER thought he was a viable trade target but I'd much rather have him than Talib at his age and price.

[Sassy Squatch]

Originally Posted by Molitoth

Dayum... Talib and a 2nd rounder sounds nice...
Especially when the Donks would be forced to waste a shit ton of money on a mediocre QB who is easy to gameplan against twice a season.

Should have fleeced the Donks.

They're going to cut him if they can't find a trade partner. Just get him then.

[Bewbies]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

On @Browns_Daily right now @AllbrightNFL said that “Alex Smith chose Washington due to the long term deal that the Skins were offering.” Added Browns offered multiple picks but wanted him for short term deal and Denver offered a 2nd and Aqib Talib!

— Nathan Zegura (@NathanZegura) January 31, 2018

Taking a lesser pick with Fuller tells you what they think about him. That Denver pick is high, and Talib is still pretty good...

[RunKC]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Terez said on the A Team Broadcast last night that Cleveland had a great offer but the deal fell apart because Alex Smith wouldn't agree to an extension.

Here’s Mary Kay Cabot confirming this:

https://articles.cleveland.com/brown...mpression=true

[pugsnotdrugs19]

Originally Posted by Bewbies

Taking a lesser pick with Fuller tells you what they think about him. That Denver pick is high, and Talib is still pretty good...

Fuller legitimately has the ability to be a prime Chris Harris level corner (slot). At 22, he had NO BUSINESS being available for trade.

[saphojunkie]

Talib also is 31 and might not be the best pairing for Peters.

[Luke Atamadong]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

With the addition of Fuller and the return of Eric Berry, the pass rush will get a boost due to an upgrade in the secondary's coverage units over 2017.

Veach still has his work cut out for him but he does have some nice pieces already in Ford, Kpassognon, Jones and Houston.

If he can add a piece or two via free agency and a couple via the draft or trades, this defense will likely make a big jump in 2018.

In addition to that, hopefully Mahomes can sustain drives longer in the second half and keep them off the field too.

[BroncoDork]

Eh, **** you guys and your trades. That is all, I'll see myself out, thanks for reading.

[Molitoth]

Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla

Talib's salary vs. a rookie deal.

True

Originally Posted by pugsnotdrugs19

Fuller has a chance to be Chris Harris 2.0. He's cheap and he's 22 years old. Also seems to have his head on straight.

I NEVER thought he was a viable trade target but I'd much rather have him than Talib at his age and price.

True

Originally Posted by Superturtle

They're going to cut him if they can't find a trade partner. Just get him then.

True

[Bewbies]

Originally Posted by pugsnotdrugs19

Fuller legitimately has the ability to be a prime Chris Harris level corner (slot). At 22, he had NO BUSINESS being available for trade.

The reaction from his team and fans would agree with this.

Makes sense from Washington's stand point though. You ain't competing with the Browns on picks, and if Denver is offering a super high 2 and Talib they had to make a stronger offer.

Damn it's nice to be on the side where you're happy about a trade like this for once in my life.

[ncCHIEFfan]

Fuller also wears 29, right?

[pugsnotdrugs19]

Originally Posted by Bewbies

The reaction from his team and fans would agree with this.

Makes sense from Washington's stand point though. You ain't competing with the Browns on picks, and if Denver is offering a super high 2 and Talib they had to make a stronger offer.

Damn it's nice to be on the side where you're happy about a trade like this for once in my life.

Well anyone who was in this thread last night knows that I wasn't exactly on the Norman train... didn't think it made sense for us. I was expecting a veteran though.

To be able to get this guy never even really crossed my mind.

[Red Dawg]

Getting Fuller is like us having a 1 pick this year. He's good.