Redskins trade for Alex Smith

[metalskins]

Originally Posted by NC_Skins

Wasn't last year in part to Chris Thompson running several of those short passes for long gains? Same with Alex Smith and Tyreke Hill.

Alex Smith led the league in downfield passing this year.

[metalskins]

Originally Posted by BaltimoreSkins

It says 71 mil guaranteed but does that mean fully? We won't know until March 14th. It will be less cap space than what we would have had to sign KC for however.

Just reading this now. I think you're thinking in terms of a signing bonus. Guaranteed money doesn't have to be up front. It can be stretched out or back loaded. If Smith is getting $23.5M each season, all guaranteed, then that's only $23.5M where as Cousins would have wanted at least $30M OR the tag at $34M.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

So what? We didn't get appreciably worse, either. Kirk was leaving. We needed a QB. Colt was/is not the answer. We had competition for Smith, so we had to pay more. End of story.

So are you telling me that Colt can't do the same things that Smith can do? I just have a hard time believing that. Plus on top of that you extend a 34 year old several millions of dollars and you give up Fuller and a 3rd rounder??? I'm sorry but I can wrap my fucking head around that. I just can't. The Redskins just can't get it right. They fucked up w/ McNabb, RG3, Cousins, the salary cap, Scot and now this. It's a combination of fuck ups that I just can't take anymore. Bruce Allen has naked pics of Snyder w/ a cheerleader.

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

So are you telling me that Colt can't do the same things that Smith can do? I just have a hard time believing that. Plus on top of that you extend a 34 year old several millions of dollars and you give up Fuller and a 3rd rounder??? I'm sorry but I can wrap my fucking head around that. I just can't. The Redskins just can't get it right. They fucked up w/ McNabb, RG3, Cousins, Scot and now this. It's a combination of fuck ups that I just can't take anymore. Bruce Allen has naked pics of Snyder w/ a cheerleader.

COLT MCCOY isn't on the same planet as Alex Smith, u guys are going way too crazy with all of this.

Lets not forget that the man was the #1 overall pick that means he has the talent to do it all on the field, Colt was a 3rd round pick right? I mean its not even close bro

[BaltimoreSkins]

Originally Posted by metalskins

Just reading this now. I think you're thinking in terms of a signing bonus. Guaranteed money doesn't have to be up front. It can be stretched out or back loaded. If Smith is getting $23.5M each season, all guaranteed, then that's only $23.5M where as Cousins would have wanted at least $30M OR the tag at $34M.

Yeah without the specifics yet we don't know what the cap hit will be for the seasons but like you said with your example I think it will be less of a cap hit than what we had if we signed KC.

[MTK]

If Colt McCoy could do the same things as Alex Smith he'd be doing it and not riding the pine as a career backup. Please stop bringing up Colt, it's just not a realistic argument.

[SFREDSKIN]

What pisses me off is that you don’t trade your second best CB and a 3rd round pick for a 33 year old QB on the downside of his career and give him lots of money. Iwould have offered 3rd and that’s it. Management sucks!!

[MTK]

Report: Cardinals had interest in Alex Smith – ProFootballTalk

[metalskins]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

So are you telling me that Colt can't do the same things that Smith can do? I just have a hard time believing that. Plus on top of that you extend a 34 year old several millions of dollars and you give up Fuller and a 3rd rounder??? I'm sorry but I can wrap my fucking head around that. I just can't. The Redskins just can't get it right. They fucked up w/ McNabb, RG3, Cousins, the salary cap, Scot and now this. It's a combination of fuck ups that I just can't take anymore. Bruce Allen has naked pics of Snyder w/ a cheerleader.

You're being ridiculous. Alex Smith has been a starting in the league for how long? Compared to Colt McCoy? If McCoy was all that there wouldn't have been the contract issue with Cousins in the first place, he would've been a free agent a year ago.

[sandtrapjack]

Originally Posted by BaltimoreSkins

Applauding the FO for this move is silly. They created this mess when they shit all over themselves handling KC and now I am supposed to be happy with them cleaning up the mess they made the best they can? I expect more from my kids than people expect from the Redskins FO.

To clarify. I was not applauding the FO for the entire handling of the KC saga. I simply said it was the best option left available.

[skinsfaninok]

Once again when it's all said and done and we are in the mix for a deep playoff run next season everyone will say Jay and co. did a great job. We lost a good 3rd CB for a proven winner at the most important pos in football. I'll take that everyday

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by MTK

Report: Cardinals had interest in Alex Smith – ProFootballTalk

as did the browns and Jags according to reports over the last week, in fact some here said Smith the the Jags makes them a SB team

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

Once again when it's all said and done and we are in the mix for a deep playoff run next season everyone will say Jay and co. did a great job. We lost a good 3rd CB for a proven winner at the most important pos in football. I'll take that everyday

Not with this team right now...gotta lotta things to take care.

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Not with this team right now...gotta lotta things to take care.

we will man, I still have faith in this damn team, call me crazy

[BaltimoreSkins]

For the record I do not think Alex Smith is a significant down grade at qb as many have argued he might even be slightly better. I just do not like giving up the talent and the draft pick to get someone who is not the qb of the future. It is a lateral move with a loss of future talent in Fuller and a draft pick.