Redskins trade for Alex Smith

[hutch17]

Originally Posted by #56fanatic

I haven't posted in years....so its nice to be back.

I don't have a problem with Alex Smith the QB. I'm sure he will be as productive as Kirk (or Kurt depending on who is talking). My issue is this - $71 millions guaranteed to a guy that is 34 years old. this is so the OLD redskins way of over paying for aging guys. And also giving up a promising young corner (remember Champ?). And absolutely no attempt to at least dip a toe in the negotiating pool with Kirk. I am guessing $70+ million guaranteed last year would have gotten close or at least given Kirk the feeling that this may be the right place to be. But as usual, Bruce Allen craps on this because he is out to show he is the man in charge.

Smith is 33 will be 34 next season and I am not sweating that 71mm guaranteed until we see the contract, I would be willing to bet a large portion of that is injury guarantee which would make this a two year deal in reality.