Alex Smith traded by 49ers to KC

[Claremonster]

SF gets a second rounder in 2013 & 2014 plus for Alex Smith.

 

[JackBauer]

That is a good deal for San Francisco...

 

[DaBruinz]

The pick in 2014 is a conditional "mid-round" pick. Not necessarily a 2nd round pick.

 

[TruthSeeker]

KC sure likes to give up 2nd round picks for QB's, first Cassel and now Smith.

 

[PATSNUTme]

The official trade cannot be announced until 3/12.

Glazer: San Francisco 49ers will trade QB Alex Smith to Kansas City Chiefs - NFL News | FOX Sports on MSN

"The trade, which can't officially be made until March 12 when the new league year begins, is the first domino to fall in what is expected to be a very active NFL offseason market."

The 2014 pick is "conditional".

 

[borg]

Re: Alex Smith traded to KC (title change)

SF is hitting on all cylinders these days. With an inexpensive QB for a another year or two, they can really build a sustainable force ...reminds me of the early Brady years.

 

[Marqui]

Steal for SF.

 

[chris_in_sunnyvale]

Smart coaches like Jim Harbaugh know how to work with what they have instead of try to force a square peg into a round hole. With Smith, Harbaugh simplified the reads to get the most out of him.

KC's coach better understand this, or else the Smith era there is going to look a lot like the Nolan/Singletary era in SF.

Regards,
Chris

 

[Ty Law]

How is this such a good trade for SF? What was the cap hit if they released him? Seems to me like they should have got more value in a year with such few QB prospects and free agents... Kevin Kolb went for DRC and a 2nd himself...

 

[Aßßynormal]

Re: Alex Smith traded to KC (title change)

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Chiefs | No new contract for Alex Smith
Wed, 27 Feb 2013 09:41:00 -0800

At this point, San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith, who will officially be traded to the Kansas City Chiefs March 12, will play under the terms of his remaining contract, which calls for a guaranteed base salary of $8.5 million in 2013. There has been no discussions between the Chiefs and Smith's representatives about negotiating a new contract.

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Chiefs | Matt Cassel to be released
Wed, 27 Feb 2013 09:39:09 -0800

The Kansas City Chiefs are expected to release QB Matt Cassel as a result of the trade to acquire QB Alex Smith from the San Francisco 49ers, according to league sources.

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Chiefs | More Alex Smith trade details
Wed, 27 Feb 2013 09:36:11 -0800

Updating previous items, the Kansas City Chiefs will trade their second-round pick in the 2013 NFL Draft as well as another conditional mid-round pick in 2014 to acquire QB Alex Smith from the San Francisco 49ers, according to a league source.

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Chiefs | Alex Smith trade update
Wed, 27 Feb 2013 09:14:12 -0800

Updating a previous item, the Kansas City Chiefs will trade a second-round draft pick in 2013 and possibly a pick in 2014 to the San Francisco 49ers for QB Alex Smith, according to a source with knowledge of the deal.

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[Marqui]

How is this such a good trade for SF? What was the cap hit if they released him? Seems to me like they should have got more value in a year with such few QB prospects and free agents... Kevin Kolb went for DRC and a 2nd himself...

Because Alex Smith sucks and should have almost no value. He's going to be awful without Harbaugh.

 

[Ty Law]

Because Alex Smith sucks and should have almost no value. He's going to be awful without Harbaugh.

I agree but looking at previous years QB trades I'm trying to understand how Cassel goes for similar compensation and Kolb goes for more? Out of the 3 doesn't Smith have the best resume at the time of trade?

Don't you want more out of a former #1 pick which you invested stupid money in?

 

[Deus Irae]

http://www.patsfans.com/new-england-patriots/messageboard/95/1010769-report-alex-smith-effectively-traded-page2.html#post3383725

 

[BradyBranch39]

Re: Alex Smith traded to KC (title change)

I love Smith, but KC got hammered here in terms of not understanding leverage.

 

[resdubwhite]

I agree but looking at previous years QB trades I'm trying to understand how Cassel goes for similar compensation and Kolb goes for more? Out of the 3 doesn't Smith have the best resume at the time of trade?

Don't you want more out of a former #1 pick which you invested stupid money in?

SF will take whatever they can get reasonable. No-one was parting with a 1st rd pick knowing that SF would more than likely cut him if no-one bit.

 

[mgteich]

Presuming a contract extension for Smith, this is a good deal for both teams. Filling a major need with a 2nd rounder is a huge gain for KC.

SF gets a second rounder in 2013 & 2014 plus for Alex Smith.

 

[Ty Law]

SF will take whatever they can get reasonable. No-one was parting with a 1st rd pick knowing that SF would more than likely cut him if no-one bit.

I guess.... just makes the pats front office look even better for getting similar compensation for Cassel a few years ago.

 

[Deus Irae]

Those of you who don't mind the salty language might want to pop on over to Chiefsplanet....

Their displeasure is on full display.

 

[Dragda]

Alex Smith has no arm or accuracy. They aren't much better off than with Cassell. They got hosed.

 

[patriot.de]

Re: Alex Smith traded to KC (title change)

the rich got richer. SF already has the most picks in the draft and now a very high second rounder, too...I think this can be a very good draft this year and for the future for them.

In my opinion Kansas City gave up to much.