Alex Smith traded by 49ers to KC

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For next year, Alex Smith is the best option KC had. He's far away better than any other option they had (including Mallet). KC has a shot at a playoff berth next year.

For the long term, it may not be the best move as it will prevent them from having access to a franchise QB that may be available in the 2014 draft. Nothing is worse than having a QB that is "just good enough"

 

[VJCPatriot]

Are you really trying to equate/compare Smith's current value to Mallett's? One player led his team to a blown short of the Super Bowl last year, and was among the league leaders in multiple categories this year, prior to getting injured. The other [highlight]might[/highlight] have led his team in a stretching exercise.

Puh-leez. Tebow could lead that stacked 49ers team to a playoff berth. Don't try to spin this trade into anything more than what it is - overpay for a mediocre QB who is nothing more than a game manager.

Alex Smith is Trent Dilfer 2.0 without the ring.

At least Mallet has upside. Point is teams are overpaying for QBs and the market price is set - two 2nd round picks.

 

[Deus Irae]

Puh-leez. Tebow could lead that stacked 49ers team to a playoff berth. Don't try to spin this trade into anything more than what it is - overpay for a mediocre QB who is nothing more than a game manager.

Alex Smith is Trent Dilfer 2.0 without the ring.

At least Mallet has upside. Point is teams are overpaying for QBs and the market price is set - two 2nd round picks.

This should be easy math. Alex Smith is a QB with a resume that's demonstrated clear improvement, and who showed he was capable of leading a team. Also, from 2011-2012, he's 426 for 663 with a 30/10 TD/INT split and a 95.1 QB rating and a1.5% interception rate.

Ryan Mallett is a guy who's career numbers are 1 for 4 with an INT. He's yet to conclusively demonstrate that he can lead a team out of the tunnel.