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

[RunKC]

Originally Posted by Quesadilla Joe

The Chiefs have A LOT of work to do in two years...

Peters, Chris Jones, Ragland, Tyreek Hill, and now Fuller are all UFA's in 2020.

That’s 3 seasons away. God you’re desperate

[Ming the Merciless]

Originally Posted by cooper barrett

Holy shit, I knew the dead would awaken when Smith was gone but the excitement over Fuller is fantastic. I wonder if Andy is in his quiet place counting to 1M trying to cope with the loss of Smith of if he was fully behind doing this.
Either way, he's gone unless Snyder does a Claynus move.

****ing what?

WHAT?

[O.city]

Andy has a great history of flipping qbs for good returns

Did it again

Plus which qb has Improved after leaving Reid?

[Dierdorf72]

Hells Yeah

[pugsnotdrugs19]

"I think this is going to be a really compelling team to follow the next 3 years," @TerezPaylor on 610 about the Chiefs with the cheap QB contract - @ArrowheadPride

This is what we all need to see as far as the big picture. The Chiefs window is slowly (or quickly?) being blown wide open.

[The Franchise]

Peters should be happy because he's finally going to have a competent CB on the other side of the field from him. Now to work on that passrush.

[Chiefspants]

Originally Posted by Quesadilla Joe

The Chiefs have A LOT of work to do in two years...

Peters, Chris Jones, Ragland, Tyreek Hill, and now Fuller are all UFA's in 2020.

Dude, the example you're using, Denver, won it all in 2015.

Who gives a **** about 2020 if we're able to win it all before that time.

Trust me, I won't have any regrets.

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by DRM08

Andy has a lot of power in the organization. I think he was on board with the decision.

there is not a chance in hell this didn’t happen without Reid’s consent. Nada. No scenerio exists where this level of change would be made without Reid approval.

[Frosty]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

Quick update?

1. Everyone celebrated that we traded him.
2. Originally quoted as multiple picks and a player to be named later.
3. Pick was reported as a 2nd.
4. Pick got changed to a 3rd.
5. Lots of discussion about what player it would be.
6. Someone reported it was Fuller. Fuller denied it on Twitter.
7. Got confirmed that it was Fuller.
8. Erections still going.

7a. Baby Lee posts that Fuller denying the trade rumor means he didn't want to come to KC and will be a disgruntled player.

[The Franchise]

Originally Posted by Frosty

7a. Baby Lee posts that Fuller denying the trade rumor means he didn't want to come to KC and will be a disgruntled player.

Baby Lee is a ****ing moron.

[ToxSocks]

Alright im all caught up. Damn i missed all the good drama. Here's to hoping there's more picks to be announced!

And **** you tiger.

[Frosty]

Originally Posted by Detoxing

Here's to hoping there's more picks to be announced!

The meltdown would be epic!

[Ming the Merciless]

Originally Posted by Frosty

7a. Baby Lee posts that Fuller denying the trade rumor means he didn't want to come to KC and will be a disgruntled player.

7b babble lee having to backpedal next season faster than a fat bitch going downhill off of a cliff on a banana seat bike pretending he actually likes mahomes or the chiefs

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

Peters should be happy because he's finally going to have a competent CB on the other side of the field from him. Now to work on that passrush.

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.

[The Franchise]

We basically traded our 2017 1st, 2017 3rd, 2018 1st and Alex Smith for a 2018 3rd round pick, Kendall Fuller and Patrick Mahomes.