New Chiefs QB

**Wesley** · 02-25-2013, 11:35 AM

Trade of 49ers QB Alex Smith 'effectively complete,' report says - latimes.com

Coming mid march.

**KFitzy87** · 02-25-2013, 11:36 AM

Cue the Chiefs to the playoffs schpeel

**carvers4math** · 02-25-2013, 11:36 AM

Really hope this works out for both parties. Does this mean see ya later, Stanzi?

**JWIL4CY** · 02-25-2013, 11:37 AM

Not thrilled about it, but I think that was the best option available. No QBs worth the #1 pick unfortunately.

**aeroclone** · 02-25-2013, 11:39 AM

Originally Posted by JWIL4CY

Not thrilled about it, but I think that was the best option available. No QBs worth the #1 pick unfortunately.

This. If there had been an Andrew Luck or RG3 this year that would have been the move to make, but given the QB class this year I think a trade for Smith was probably the best option out there.

**JWIL4CY** · 02-25-2013, 11:39 AM

Originally Posted by carvers4math

Really hope this works out for both parties. Does this mean see ya later, Stanzi?

It means see ya later Cassel. I'm guessing they'll keep Stanzi around as a backup since he's not getting paid that much.

**Mr Janny** · 02-25-2013, 11:41 AM

curious what they gave up for him. I'm guessing their 2nd round pick, and maybe some others. Certainly not their first pick, though. He's not worth the No 1 overall. I'm guessing they go with a left tackle with their first pick, and either move Albert to another position or just let him go.

**Mr Janny** · 02-25-2013, 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by aeroclone

This. If there had been an Andrew Luck or RG3 this year that would have been the move to make, but given the QB class this year I think a trade for Smith was probably the best option out there.

probably the best option, but still Smith is still a big question mark. This one could go either way.

**Cyclonesince78** · 02-25-2013, 11:45 AM

Bad move by KC. Let's see how Smith does without that massive 49ers O-Line protecting him so that he can throw his < 10 yard bomb to the slot.

**Wesley** · 02-25-2013, 11:47 AM

Alex Smith can run faster than Matt Cassel.

**KnappShack** · 02-25-2013, 11:48 AM

The grasping for straws continues in Bar-B-Que Town. Hope they dust off #19 for him.

**Mr Janny** · 02-25-2013, 11:50 AM

Originally Posted by Wesley

Alex Smith can run faster than Matt Cassel.

well, there you go. Good trade, then.

**CloneIce** · 02-25-2013, 11:52 AM

Originally Posted by JWIL4CY

Not thrilled about it, but I think that was the best option available. No QBs worth the #1 pick unfortunately.

Yep, I'm in the same boat. At least this is a step up from Cassel. Man I wish we had the #1 pick in last year's draft instead of this season. Figures though.

**CloneIce** · 02-25-2013, 11:53 AM

Originally Posted by Cyclonesince78

Bad move by KC. Let's see how Smith does without that massive 49ers O-Line protecting him so that he can throw his < 10 yard bomb to the slot.

Not sure how trading what will likely be around a 3rd draft pick (i.e. someone who may not even make the team anyway) for a legitimate upgrade at QB can really be considered a bad move? Maybe you weren't subjected to the torture of watching the Chiefs QB play last season.