Smith goes to Washington for a 3rd rounder in 2018 and CB Kendall Fuller. Saves the Chiefs $17 in cap space. Washington then agrees to a 4 year $94 million dollar extension with $71 million guaranteed!!!! Wowzers
Alex Smith traded to Washington
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As a Raiders fan, I am thrilled. He is a pro-bowler who made winning vs KC difficult over the past 5 years.
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I get it but Alex Smith was not the problem in KC.... the Chiefs need a new front 7 on defense and better wideouts.
Mahomes is not a guy who is going to take you deep. Reid will be fired by 2021.
Mahomes is not a guy who is going to take you deep. Reid will be fired by 2021.
Kirk Cousins to the Broncos now seems a lot more likely...as a Bronco fan, I’ll take it...Cousins is easily a top 10 qb in the leagie
As a Chiefs fan wish they kept Alex a another year or two, but he is the girl with the curl right now so at least they were able to get something for him. Mahomes is not the answer and neither is Andy Reid. But it is the NFL and I really don't care that much
At least Nebraska is heading in the right direction
At least Nebraska is heading in the right direction
Alex Smith and the Chiefs had topped out, and the Chiefs were going nowhere they hadn't already been, if they had kept him. It was a good move.
Yea, pay that for a 34 year old but not pay a younger qb. Lost in all this is Washington’s OL- Cousins was on the run all year- Redskins line had no depth when injuries occurred. Additionally they gave up a good young slot corner in Fuller!
I just read a little more about this trade and did not realize how good Fuller was, looks to me like the Chiefs got better, and Washing is still, well, Washington. They have always signed aging stars past their prime and paid a premium to do it, Snyder is freaking horrible at this.
Good move for the Chiefs. Saved 17 million in cap space, got a young good corner. Drafted a quarterback last year with a big arm.
I like the move for the chiefs.... I agree with many thing s that were posted. Feel like the Chiefs has plateaued with Smith, they love Mahomes and figured it wasn’t time and they got a very good young corner to go opposite of peters as well. The $17 mil in cap space is also good. Good move by the chiefs even if Mahomes has some growing pains, and he will.
This is just the beginning move folks. The money that could be freed up potentially once KC parts with aging vets like Tamba Hali, Derrick Johnson, and Darrell Revis, could bring back at least an additional $30M in cap space. I could also see KC cutting Dee Ford, as he's been a huge disappointment and now has an ailing back.
Also, let's not forget Veatch has shown a savory appetite for trades. He's already added some key additions to the team via the trade.
Also, let's not forget Veatch has shown a savory appetite for trades. He's already added some key additions to the team via the trade.
I wish Alex well. Great guy and help elevate KC to the playoffs. Unfortunately, his limitations likely capped the Chiefs ability to make a Super Bowl without a great defense. KC wasn't going to have the $$$ or needed draft picks to fix the defense if Alex Smith stayed in KC either.
Patrick Mahomes is the next gunslinger extraordinaire for the NFL. I'm glad he's being coached by Andy Reid. Reid will teach himwhen and how to avoid the costly turnovers. I'm comfortable knowing Mahomes will take some lumps early on, but his otherworldly talents are undeniable. He has the capabilities to be the next big thing in the NFL. God knows he's got weapons like Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce. Perfect for his big arm and desire to throw the ball deep.
Patrick Mahomes is the next gunslinger extraordinaire for the NFL. I'm glad he's being coached by Andy Reid. Reid will teach himwhen and how to avoid the costly turnovers. I'm comfortable knowing Mahomes will take some lumps early on, but his otherworldly talents are undeniable. He has the capabilities to be the next big thing in the NFL. God knows he's got weapons like Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce. Perfect for his big arm and desire to throw the ball deep.
Vikings have money and need a QB - Cousins has to be the target unless they can somehow get Eli out of NY. The question is what do they spend to re-sign other free agents (several big dollar contracts to work out) and what do they do with the current 3 QBs. I think you let Bradford go, keep Teddy if you can do it cheap. If you get Cousins let Kenum go sign elsewhere (no way is he worth a QB franchise tag).