NFL Discussion Topic - Favorite Teams and How They are Doing
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Alex Smith, if released, should find a starting role rather quickly. Although, it would most likely be between Arizona and Kansas City.
With Alex Smith being better then any QB on each roster (specifically any QB who lined up under center in Arizona).
With Alex Smith being better then any QB on each roster (specifically any QB who lined up under center in Arizona).
I don't see Alex Smith going to Chicago, but I think San Francisco would keep Alex Smith from going to Arizona at all costs if they do end up releasing him.
Who is the bears coach since they fired lovey smith?
MountainDrew said:
Marc Trestman. He was the head coach of the CFL's Montreal Alouettes.
Rainbow Dash said:
I dont understand why lovie smith got fired. I thought he was a good coach
MountainDrew said:
The inability for him to get over the hump in the playoffs (although he got to Super Bowl XLI), was probably the reason he got fired.
Lovie Smith was fired for, the reason Rainbow Dash pointed out. Lovie Smith's team ( Chicago Bears ) was good, but they were incapable of getting over that hump, either if it was getting in the playoffs or winning playoff games. The did appear in Super Bowl XLI, but he lost. He did not win a Super Bowl with the Chicago Bears and struggled at the end of seasons to reach and progress through the playoffs. Lovie Smith was a good coach overall, but he will end up somewhere soon ( if he isn't already somewhere ) and he will be a Coordinator. Lovie Smith had a good coaching career in Chicago and he will remain in the league on another team at another coaching postion.
I will also say, Alex Smith will not go to any team where he is a backup. Alex Smith got replaced by Colin Kaepernick due to injury, and I believe Alex Smith will not be going to any team that can't gurrantee him a really good chance at the starting job. Here's a list of teams that are possible teams Alex Smith may go and why I think he will or will not go there.
Buffalo Bills - Buffalo is one of the multiple destinations Alex Smith may land. I don't think Buffalo will be his destination based on a few interviews I have watched with the Bills head coach, he seems very interested in Quarterbacks in the draft. I don't think the new head coach has given up on Ryan Fitzpatrick yet, but during the weeks of Training Camp and Pre-Season Fitzpatrick will have to go head to head with a drafted Quarterback of the Bills. I'm not too sure if the Bills will take a 1st round Quarterback or not, but if they do it will most likely end up being the 2nd or 3rd top rated quarterback which will be a quality quarterback, which will become competition for Fitzpatrick. On a side note, the Bills do share a strong interest in the tall NC State quarterback Mike Glennon.
Kansas City Chiefs - I'm a Kansas City Chiefs fan and I personally do not want the Chiefs to even consider Alex Smith as their 2013 quarterback, the chiefs have recently ( this year ) messed with retreads such as Brady Quinn and Matt Cassel. Alex Smith isn't a playmaker, he's basically a game manager who looked good because he was in the center of a very well rounded 49ers team. Alex Smith will not change a thing in Kansas City except get KC mediocre seasons at best. Kansas City is looking into the #1 Rated Quarterback in the draft Geno Smith and Eagles Quarterback Nick Foles, who obviously doesn't belong in the Eagles system anymore, with Chip Kelly and his 2 quick and elusive quarterbacks in Vick and Dixon. The Kansas City Chiefs have yet to show any intreest in Alex Smith and I doubt and hope they wont ever.
Arizona Cardinals - This is where I personally think if Alex Smith isn't with the 49ers or a free agent he will be in an Arizona Cardinals uniform next year. Arizona is a destination where Alex Smith will immediately take over, besides even if there is another quarterback that was drafted, the Cardinals are most likely going to lean towards Alex Smith because of how much they're going to have to pay him. Arizona, if they can manage to get Alex Smith on the roster before the draft they will mostly cover another need with their 1st round pick but if they haven't manage to get Smith they will draft some along the lines of Matt Barkley. I honestly think the 1st step for the Cardinals is to release Kevin Kolb who's contract takes a lot of cap space in the Cardinals organization.
These were my 3 teams I think show the most interest in Alex Smith at the Quarterback postion. The Jacksonville Jaguars may have interest that I'm unknown of, but if they do I doubt Alex Smith will want to go to an organization that gives him a very limited number of offensive weapons and on the defensive side of the ball, they're struggling on keeping guys healthy and able to keep a good defense afloat. Without a dominate defense, having a very limited number of offensive weapons will take a huge tole of the Jaguars and the Smith sweepstakes.
Just recently today, Jim Harbaugh said at the combine, the 49ers chance of releasing Alex Smith is unlikely, which this statement is bogus. You cannot tell me or other NFL GM's that you're going to keep a quarterback that is getting paid more then your starter next year. The only way they'll keep Alex Smith is if they reconstruct his contract, and lower the amount you're paying him greatly, then just maybe you'll be able to convince me Alex Smith will an 49er next regular season.
These are my thoughts on what I have seen you guys in this thread recently discussing, I hope my input is appreciate and if you guys like these long well thought out posts, just let me know because if you give me a topic I'll be more than happy to do more of these long posts, that really covers a topic quite nicely I think. If you have questions about anything feel free to ask or even PM or VM me. Thanks for reading.
- R-C
I will also say, Alex Smith will not go to any team where he is a backup. Alex Smith got replaced by Colin Kaepernick due to injury, and I believe Alex Smith will not be going to any team that can't gurrantee him a really good chance at the starting job. Here's a list of teams that are possible teams Alex Smith may go and why I think he will or will not go there.
Buffalo Bills - Buffalo is one of the multiple destinations Alex Smith may land. I don't think Buffalo will be his destination based on a few interviews I have watched with the Bills head coach, he seems very interested in Quarterbacks in the draft. I don't think the new head coach has given up on Ryan Fitzpatrick yet, but during the weeks of Training Camp and Pre-Season Fitzpatrick will have to go head to head with a drafted Quarterback of the Bills. I'm not too sure if the Bills will take a 1st round Quarterback or not, but if they do it will most likely end up being the 2nd or 3rd top rated quarterback which will be a quality quarterback, which will become competition for Fitzpatrick. On a side note, the Bills do share a strong interest in the tall NC State quarterback Mike Glennon.
Kansas City Chiefs - I'm a Kansas City Chiefs fan and I personally do not want the Chiefs to even consider Alex Smith as their 2013 quarterback, the chiefs have recently ( this year ) messed with retreads such as Brady Quinn and Matt Cassel. Alex Smith isn't a playmaker, he's basically a game manager who looked good because he was in the center of a very well rounded 49ers team. Alex Smith will not change a thing in Kansas City except get KC mediocre seasons at best. Kansas City is looking into the #1 Rated Quarterback in the draft Geno Smith and Eagles Quarterback Nick Foles, who obviously doesn't belong in the Eagles system anymore, with Chip Kelly and his 2 quick and elusive quarterbacks in Vick and Dixon. The Kansas City Chiefs have yet to show any intreest in Alex Smith and I doubt and hope they wont ever.
Arizona Cardinals - This is where I personally think if Alex Smith isn't with the 49ers or a free agent he will be in an Arizona Cardinals uniform next year. Arizona is a destination where Alex Smith will immediately take over, besides even if there is another quarterback that was drafted, the Cardinals are most likely going to lean towards Alex Smith because of how much they're going to have to pay him. Arizona, if they can manage to get Alex Smith on the roster before the draft they will mostly cover another need with their 1st round pick but if they haven't manage to get Smith they will draft some along the lines of Matt Barkley. I honestly think the 1st step for the Cardinals is to release Kevin Kolb who's contract takes a lot of cap space in the Cardinals organization.
These were my 3 teams I think show the most interest in Alex Smith at the Quarterback postion. The Jacksonville Jaguars may have interest that I'm unknown of, but if they do I doubt Alex Smith will want to go to an organization that gives him a very limited number of offensive weapons and on the defensive side of the ball, they're struggling on keeping guys healthy and able to keep a good defense afloat. Without a dominate defense, having a very limited number of offensive weapons will take a huge tole of the Jaguars and the Smith sweepstakes.
Just recently today, Jim Harbaugh said at the combine, the 49ers chance of releasing Alex Smith is unlikely, which this statement is bogus. You cannot tell me or other NFL GM's that you're going to keep a quarterback that is getting paid more then your starter next year. The only way they'll keep Alex Smith is if they reconstruct his contract, and lower the amount you're paying him greatly, then just maybe you'll be able to convince me Alex Smith will an 49er next regular season.
These are my thoughts on what I have seen you guys in this thread recently discussing, I hope my input is appreciate and if you guys like these long well thought out posts, just let me know because if you give me a topic I'll be more than happy to do more of these long posts, that really covers a topic quite nicely I think. If you have questions about anything feel free to ask or even PM or VM me. Thanks for reading.
- R-C
I wish they would have stuck with Lovie one more year. I know that they couldnt get past that hump and it was really disappointing, but one more year should have decided it. I just cant wait until they beat the Packers again.... They always play so well until they play the Packers, then they poop out.
wut
Tails said:
wut
Alex Smith is going to be traded to Kansas City for a 2nd round pick in this years' NFL Draft and a conditional mid-round pick in the 2014 NFL Draft.
Kansas City will subsequently cut incumbent QB Matt Cassel after March 12th, when the trade should become official.
Kansas City will subsequently cut incumbent QB Matt Cassel after March 12th, when the trade should become official.
Alas, they were fun while they lasted, but we have to move on some day. RIP Alex Smith benchwarmer memes.
In all seriousness, it is nice to see Smith finally get a team where he will probably start. Even if Kaepernick is good, Smith is definitely a better QB than just being a benchwarmer.
In all seriousness, it is nice to see Smith finally get a team where he will probably start. Even if Kaepernick is good, Smith is definitely a better QB than just being a benchwarmer.
Yeah, Alex Smith is a decent QB. And I think San Fran traded Smith to KC to avoid trading him within the division to Arizona.
Rumors have it the Cards are eying Matt Barkley. No Arizona, you already got burned by an USC QB previously in Matt Leinart, and just look at Mark Sanchez.
Pretty much the only really good QB to play college ball at USC was Carson Palmer, although he's not really himself after his bad leg injury in the mid 2000's.
Rumors have it the Cards are eying Matt Barkley. No Arizona, you already got burned by an USC QB previously in Matt Leinart, and just look at Mark Sanchez.
Pretty much the only really good QB to play college ball at USC was Carson Palmer, although he's not really himself after his bad leg injury in the mid 2000's.
Chiefs, if they can pick up a good Reciever in the draft, will be a wildcard team in 2013. They have a good QB, an AMAZING RB, and a couple good defensive players (Derrick Johnson, and to a lesser extent Tambia Hali.
EDIT: Fixed grammer because I was on mobile when this was posted.
EDIT: Fixed grammer because I was on mobile when this was posted.