Redskins trade for Alex Smith

[metalskins]

Originally Posted by ethat001

I'm in support of the Alex Smith deal and hopeful, since he was quasi-elite or at least top 10 last year, and the Brady's / Brees's have lasted until age 40 recently. Also we probably had no real chance to sign KC. But by history you can see above link over a LOT of QBs reviewed, that the performance declines dramatically every year age>33... Crossing my fingers this $40 million was worth it..

The difference, I think, with Alex Smith is that he takes care of himself and he has steadily improved year after year. I would be concerned if he had a great 2015 season, but the last two seasons weren't as good. However, he's steadily been on a trajectory upward not down.

Now, having said that, the stress of playing in DC and the question of the health of our offensive line might factor in. I think by the time the season starts, Smith will have some weapons, so I'm not too concerned about that. Just want our OL to protect him.

[CRedskinsRule]

This will be more interesting at next year's draft time, but we all know we basically "got back" the 3rd in this year's draft.

Right now, we should get a 3rd for KCousins leaving, and Minnesota also should get a 3rd for Case Keenum leaving plus a 6th for Teddy Bridgewater. I think that has a bit of irony wrapped up in it.