Alex Smith Contract Statistical Analysis

[jap1]

I came across this article that compares Smith's numbers and age to other QBs who recently signed extensions. Based on their analysis, Smith would get ~15 mil a year.

I wouldn't be surprised if this is what his agent is asking and we are low balling in the 10-12 mil range. I was thinking he would be worth 10-12, so I was surprised to see where he fell out. What are your guys thoughts?

http://www.spotrac.com/premium/resea...lex-smith-448/

[jap1]

Please forgive the typo in the post title.

[brdempsey69]

Please forgive the typo in the post title.

No problem & I'm going to throw a big curveball out here.

What if after the season the Chiefs put the franchise tag on Alex and then traded him to somebody for maybe a 2nd rounder?

[jap1]

No problem & I'm going to throw a big curveball out here.

What if after the season the Chiefs put the franchise tag on Alex and then traded him to somebody for maybe a 2nd rounder?

I think the franchise tag number would be close to $20mil. At that point why not just sign him long term? Under this plan I am assuming he has a year that looks much more like the last half of the season than the first. I guess if you think he is not that good of a QB, then you would want to sign and trade him. Personally I think he is good, I just don't know if he is $15+mil good, but after reading that article, maybe he is ...

[Chiefster]

Please forgive the typo in the post title.

All fixed!

[jap1]

All fixed!

Thanks! I'm a grammar/spelling nazi, so it pained me everytime I saw that typo.

[ctchiefsfan]

And IMO he hasn't yet proven himself. He was great at the end of the season and he was somewhat better than mediocre the first half of the season. If he will take $10-$12 million for a long term deal, then write the paper. If not, then let him play through the season and see how he does this season with this schedule. No QB wants to move every 2-3 years. Alex Smith WANTS to stay in KC. Damned problem is his agent.

[Frankenchief]

Alex Smith WANTS to stay in KC. Damned problem is his agent.

And to think he was a Chiefs player himself!

[ctchiefsfan]

And to think he was a Chiefs player himself!

I know. But then his agent's name rhymes with condom and all those do is screw up what would otherwise be a good time.

[Frankenchief]

I know. But then his agent's name rhymes with condom and all those do is screw up what would otherwise be a good time.

Heh,... you read my thoughts.