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

[TambaBerry]

I guarantee it's Norman, like I'm not even doubting myself here. He makes the most sense. I'd rather have Kerrigan though

[FringeNC]

I certainly thought Smith was better than most of you guys did, and Andy Reid loved the guy. Andy has to REALLY love Mahomes to make this deal. Andy will probably break down at the presser.

[Marcellus]

Originally Posted by KChiefs1

Seriously?

We all want the best player or pick etc...but the fact is we traded Alex Smith for at minimum a 3rd round pick after using him for 5 years and we get to start our QBOTF.

Yea I dont give a **** who the other player is, its icing on the cake.

[O.city]

Eh, "some form of interest" doesn't say alot.

[RunKC]

The player is being named “later tomorrow”. For a 3rd rd pick, it has to be a quality player.

It was reported that the talk was for a 2nd rd pick earlier today. For this deal to have been done so quickly and a 3rd being the decided cost tells us that KC had to have accepted a lesser value from the draft for a really good player.

[ChiefRocka]

per Schefter: Alex Smith will average $23.5 million per year in new money on the four-year extension with approximately $70 million in guaranteed money on the agreement between the two sides

[chiefzilla1501]

Originally Posted by O.city

If you get Kerrigan coming back, I'd imagine they'd try to do a deal with him and lower that number.

That's why Norman might make the most sense. I can't imagine Washington trading Kerrigan away. There are plenty of reasons to trade Norman that the Chiefs might be indifferent to. The Chiefs would have ability to renegotiate Norman to a 30-year old contract, which would be much more reasonable.

[ILChief]

Originally Posted by TambaBerry

I guarantee it's Norman, like I'm not even doubting myself here. He makes the most sense. I'd rather have Kerrigan though

Norman and Peters could really shut down a passing offense

[pugsnotdrugs19]

Originally Posted by RunKC

The player is being named “later tomorrow”. For a 3rd rd pick, it has to be a quality player.

It was reported that the talk was for a 2nd rd pick earlier today. For this deal to have been done so quickly and a 3rd being the decided cost tells us that KC had to have accepted a lesser value from the draft for a really good player.

I think so too... it better be or Veach is already going to have me questioning his negotiating abilities.

[NJChiefsFan]

Originally Posted by Superturtle

I mean, we went ahead and did the deal super ****ing early even with 6 other teams reportedly having interest. We're not getting some cast off the Redskins are desperately trying to get rid of.

Yeah I wonder if the choices were that clear cut so early.

[pugsnotdrugs19]

Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

per Schefter: Alex Smith will average $23.5 million per year in new money on the four-year extension with approximately $70 million in guaranteed money on the agreement between the two sides

Sandy just came a gallon.

[JENKINSWINS]

Wow Alex getting paid and will have a solid team around him.

All he does is win and get paid.

[chiefzilla1501]

Originally Posted by TambaBerry

I guarantee it's Norman, like I'm not even doubting myself here. He makes the most sense. I'd rather have Kerrigan though

Agreed. But since he's basically just collateral for the trade, it'll do.

[O.city]

Maybe it's just me, but I think Norman is overrated.

[Mav]

Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare

Alex Only Fans get your shit and get the **** out!!!!!

Yeah! Get out! All zero of you!


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