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]

Now cut Ford, Johnson, Hali, Parker, Sorenson, and sign Eric Reid and whoever else Veach wants.

[oaklandhater]

Alex Smith has been a starter for 12 years. He's thrown for more than 23 TD's one time. He's thrown for more than 4,000 yards just once. Cousins has eclipsed both totals in all 3 of his seasons starting. #Redskins https://t.co/OZ7qwD25Im

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) January 31, 2018

Downgrade.

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by oaklandhater

Alex Smith has been a starter for 12 years. He's thrown for more than 23 TD's one time. He's thrown for more than 4,000 yards just once. Cousins has eclipsed both totals in all 3 of his seasons starting. #Redskins https://t.co/OZ7qwD25Im

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) January 31, 2018

Downgrade.

There must be something really wrong with Cousins, to where the Redskins knew he was never bringing them a Lombardi, so they just said "**** it, stopgap at 75% of the cost and we'll draft a QB."

They paid a lot for a ****ing stopgap, though.

Who cares. Their problem, not ours.

[Frosty]

Originally Posted by saphojunkie

God, I love the Chiefs today, and I was so close to giving up. Like... legit quitting on them.

I was flat done after the Pittsburgh play-off loss. I was going to drop Sunday Ticket and just go into casual NFL fan mode.

Then the Chiefs drafted Mahomes and I was dragged back into the boat. I was so close to escaping.

[Sassy Squatch]

Originally Posted by Hammock Parties

There must be something really wrong with Cousins, to where the Redskins knew he was never bringing them a Lombardi, so they just said "**** it, stopgap at 75% of the cost and we'll draft a QB."

They paid a lot for a ****ing stopgap, though.

Who cares. Their problem, not ours.

70 million guaranteed is an odd way to go about with a stopgap.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by TambaBerry

Now cut Ford, Johnson, Hali, Parker, Sorenson, and sign Eric Reid and whoever else Veach wants.

Ford is in a contract year. He’s going to ball, big time.

Clark Hunt won’t allow Veach to sign Reid, plus, it would piss off the fans to have another Kaepernick supporter.

Cutting Parker requires an adequate replacement, so they’ll either need to draft a guy in the 2nd (not a good use of draft capital this year) or sign someone in free agency before doing so.

The Chiefs have bigger needs to address in free agency like a starting left guard and defensive line help before shelling out cap space for a safety.

[ThaVirus]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

RB - Kareem Hunt > Rob Kelley
WR - Tyreek Hill > Josh Doctson
WR - Chris Conley = Jamison Crowder
WR - Albert Wilson > Ryan Grant
TE - Travis Kelce > Jordan Reed

LT - Eric Fisher < Trent Williams
LG - Bryan Witzmann = Arie Kouandjio
OC - Mitch Morse > Chase Roullier
RG - LDT = Brandon Scherff
RT - Mitchell Schwartz > Morgan Moses

Have fun Alex.

Crowder and Scherff>>>Conley and LDT, but yeah. He'll struggle to replicate this season's success in a new offense with that supporting cast.

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by ThaVirus

Crowder and Scherff>>>Conley and LDT, but yeah. He'll struggle to replicate this season's success in a new offense with that supporting cast.

Redskins were 27th in points allowed, too.

I have a feeling 2009 Alex is about to resurface.

[TambaBerry]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Ford is in a contract year. He’s going to ball, big time.

Clark Hunt won’t allow Veach to sign Reid, plus, it would piss off the fans to have another Kaepernick supporter.

Cutting Parker requires an adequate replacement, so they’ll either need to draft a guy in the 2nd (not a good use of draft capital this year) or sign someone in free agency first.

Back problems at Ford's position is not going to work out well, he will barely play at all next season

[oaklandhater]

Originally Posted by Hammock Parties

There must be something really wrong with Cousins, to where the Redskins knew he was never bringing them a Lombardi, so they just said "**** it, stopgap at 75% of the cost and we'll draft a QB."

They paid a lot for a ****ing stopgap, though.

Who cares. Their problem, not ours.

I got so much shit on here last season for saying cousins was a better QB than smith.


Redskins screwed the pooch with Cousins he wanted to sign for them 2 years ago at 24m.

Now they traded a pick and a DB for a downgrade cause they screwed the pooch with cousins by trying to play hardball.

[oaklandhater]

Originally Posted by TambaBerry

Back problems at Ford's position is not going to work out well, he will barely play at all next season

it's time to cut dee ford.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by TambaBerry

Back problems at Ford's position is not going to work out well, he will barely play at all next season

Complete and utter speculation

[pugsnotdrugs19]

No need to cut Ford right now. You can never have enough pass rushers and I highly doubt the Chiefs will need that extra $8M this offseason.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by oaklandhater

it's time to cut dee ford.

[pugsnotdrugs19]

If you wanna know why you don't cut Dee Ford, just look at the Eagles... or the Seahawks when they were at their peak. Or the Broncos a couple years ago...

You need a multitude of capable pass rushers. Even if he doesn't start, that's great depth for a year. Do you really want Frank Zombo starting again?