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

[The Franchise]

[RunKC]

Peter Schrager mentioned that he heard Cleveland was willing to give up a 2nd rd pick for Alex but KC loved Kendall Fuller that much. He was the deal breaker.

I like our deal better than a 2nd and possible mid round pick.

[The Franchise]

Originally Posted by RunKC

Peter Schrager mentioned that he heard Cleveland was willing to give up a 2nd rd pick for Alex but KC loved Kendall Fuller that much. He was the deal breaker.

I like our deal better than a 2nd and possible mid round pick.

I said it last night but I'd easily take a 3rd and Fuller over just a 2nd.

[Marcellus]

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath15

If I lived in KC, I would have bought Season Tickets the second my reps office opened.

I just caught the username change. Love it.

Me and a friend are talking about splitting cost on 4 club level season tickets.

[saphojunkie]

Originally Posted by RunKC

Peter Schrager mentioned that he heard Cleveland was willing to give up a 2nd rd pick for Alex but KC loved Kendall Fuller that much. He was the deal breaker.

I like our deal better than a 2nd and possible mid round pick.

It's a pretty perfect player - position of need, excellent production, two years left on rookie deal with six figure cap hits.

Now, if Cleveland was offering the #33 pick and the first pick in the fourth... then I would have probably taken that deal.

But I have absolutely no misgivings about what we got.

[pugsnotdrugs19]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

I said it last night but I'd easily take a 3rd and Fuller over just a 2nd.

All ****ing day.

That 2nd rounder, probably 33 or 35, could be a really good player. Or maybe it won't be.

We know Fuller is good, and that 3rd rounder could be as well.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by RunKC

Peter Schrager mentioned that he heard Cleveland was willing to give up a 2nd rd pick for Alex but KC loved Kendall Fuller that much. He was the deal breaker.

I like our deal better than a 2nd and possible mid round pick.

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.

[saphojunkie]

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.

Ahhhhh.... that makes sense.

One more reason to say **** you very much and piss off.

[Sassy Squatch]

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.

Meh. Unless it was something absolutely reeruned like #4 or #33 and #35 I'm good with Fuller.

[hitchief]

Originally Posted by pugsnotdrugs19

All ****ing day.

That 2nd rounder, probably 33 or 35, could be a really good player. Or maybe it won't be.

We know Fuller is good, and that 3rd rounder could be as well.

Your probably right but Fuller was a slot corner not an outside starter and there is a reason for that. He really struggled on the outside when he had his chance. Now maybe a year under his belt at the slot position gave him more confidence and he's ready for primetime on the outside but its a whole different animal out on the edge. Hope he can make the move but if not a really good slot corner is still valuable.

[Setsuna]

He aint coming to Jax either!

[Hammock Parties]

We should nickname our GM "Brett Fleeced"

[OnTheWarpath15]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

Nice ****ing name.

Decided after the playoff game that I was changing it the minute Alex was traded.

[Lzen]

Originally Posted by Reerun_KC

Woke up this morning.. Alex only fans whining, Alex Gone, Washington fleeced...

Damn its a good day...

Mahomes era beginning...

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath15

Decided after the playoff game that I was changing it the minute Alex was traded.

I'm so ****ing excited.

I got my football team back.