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

[TripleThreat]

Originally Posted by Superturtle

Kelce was asked if he was a ****ing asshole during the draft process. Kelce used to get unnecessary penalties for no reason simply because he's a douche. Kelce can't get a date unless he's on a reality T.V. show. The dude is a meathead who is good at jumping and catching the pigskin. Actual football evaluations aren't his forte.

If he said mahomes was the next coming, and throwing balls alex could'nt, I am pretty positive, you would be singing a different tune lol

[The Franchise]

Originally Posted by kcpasco

I like Kelce but why does he have to be that guy. Don’t say that crap publicly.

What exactly did he say that was wrong? He applauded Smith and talked nothing but good about him.

He didn't come out and say "**** Mahomes....we're going to suck".

[Frazod]

Originally Posted by kcpasco

I like Kelce but why does he have to be that guy. Don’t say that crap publicly.

I'm sure they're friends - I don't blame him for being kind/diplomatic.

[bigjosh]

Originally Posted by RINGLEADER

"It was definitely news that I was not trying to hear." @Chiefs TE Travis Kelce makes his first public comment on the Alex Smith trade pic.twitter.com/Aq1xFjOzSC

— Dan Patrick Show (@dpshow) January 31, 2018

Kelce says he hasn't seen Mahomes do anything that Alex couldn't do...

That settles it.

Kelce is Tigeruppercut.

[Ming the Merciless]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

l think history shows that when they have good TE’s, they become a QB’s best friend especially when a play needs to be made.

well

Kelce has been Smith's number 1 target, yeah that was kind of the point of my post

theyre buds

of course kelce is going to stick up for his friend....and what else is he gonna say....the truth is Mahomes can (and has) made plays that alex cant. period. Thats the whole reason we spent so much to get mahomes.

But Kelce isnt gonna say that right now

[Dayze]

Originally Posted by Fish

Mahomes yet to be seen. ... Kelce playing dumb....

something tells me when it comes to playing dumb, Kelce isn't 'playing'.

[Pitt Gorilla]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

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

And cap relief.

[ChiefsCountry]

Kelce is going to realize how wide open he will be with the deep ball threat and Hunt in the backfield.

[kcpasco]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

What exactly did he say that was wrong? He applauded Smith and talked nothing but good about him.

He didn't come out and say "**** Mahomes....we're going to suck".

Shouldn’t be that long until he forgets about Smith as a qb anyways. Laser beams will be coming his way.

[Pitt Gorilla]

Kelce SHOULD stick up for a guy who will, likely, remain his friend going forward. Once the bullets start flying, I think we'll hear Kelce praise Mahomes regularly.

[TripleThreat]

Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

Kelce is going to realize how wide open he will be with the deep ball threat and Hunt in the backfield.

Wasn't Our deep ball rated #1 last year tho?

[Ming the Merciless]

Originally Posted by TripleThreat

Wasn't Our deep ball rated #1 last year tho?

maybe if you include RAC/YAC yards

but air yards , not even close...probably 20ish or worse..just guessing though

[Frosty]

I remember when TonyG said Thigpen was a great QB. i wouldn't put much stock in this.

[Chiefnj2]

Why is it so hard for fans to accept the fact that Smith is well liked by his teammates?

[TripleThreat]

Originally Posted by Pawnmower

maybe if you include RAC/YAC yards

but air yards , not even close...probably 20ish or worse..just guessing though

I could've sworn we had most 20+ yard passes, and most accurated 20+ yard passes...

I forsure know that our Most deep yards is #1 but also steeming perhaps from YAC in that area.