Comments on: Alex Smith is expected to seek his release before free agency

By: pillowporkers

pillowporkers — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 15:31:44 +0000

What about Alex Smith screams Super Bowl to these insane fans? They benched the guy for a second year player and that second year player has them in the Super Bowl. Alex Smith played like crap in 6 straight years in 6 different systems outside of Jim Harbaughs before 1 1/2 decent years in his system that he still got benched. Maybe it’s the system people?

Vikings, Eagles, Panthers, and Jets fans have all said they want this guy over their QBs now on this thread.

Vikings and Eagles fans, you have young franchise QBs developing on your roster. Adding Alex Smith doesn’t make you better, it just hurts their development, creates a divided locker room, and wastes 10 mill cap space.

Eagles fans, you are not winning the Super Bowl next year. Get over it. You need to rebuild. Alex Smith does not equal rebuild.

Vikings fans, you beat this guy at QB for the NFC Champions who isn’t playing in the Super Bowl because he was benched with your 23 year old starter who played an amazing game and won that game, not Adrian Peterson (85 yards). Remember the 4th and goal rollout, remember the 30+ yard run by Ponder? Ponder won 4 straight games to get you in the playoffs in his 2nd year, and you people want to get rid of him? He’s still YOUNG!!! You people are sick. You guys are idiots.

Panther fan, wanting Alex Smith over Cam Newton…seriously? A 29 year old that has shown no signs of any elite status over the guy who is 24 and can run like a fullback, is faster, has a way stronger arm, and has more potential, this is embarrassing.

Jets fans, you have enough cap space problem, especially at the QB position! Why add another mediocre at best QB that’s paid 10 million per year? Idiots.

I’m thoroughly embarrassed for all of these 4 fan bases who don’t deserve winning teams because they think Alex Smith is good and will help their team somehow. Get a clue about football before you post your ignorant ideas.

The only team fans that make sense on here are the Bills (to develop the QB they draft behind), ARI (so they can draft other positions), and KC (so they can draft other positions). This is because he is a clear upgrade on teams with no future in sight as of right now at the QB position.

By: rabbdogg

rabbdogg — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 12:07:21 +0000

why in the blue hell would the jets trade revis for allex smith when alex smith is no better than mark sanchez? matter of fact why would any team trade a good player for a garbage one like alex smith? and whoever said they wanted smith over cam newton has to have been high on crack…

By: txnative61

txnative61 — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 06:46:47 +0000

It seems to me Alex Smith has adopted the most reasonable approach for his situation. He’s not emotionally invested in things beyond his control. I think he’s following his agents’ advise in asking for release, but will concentrate on whatever he is given. He has been well paid for his loyalty to the 49er’s, but however he is dealt, that loyalty will go with him in any case. Refreshing actually.

By: macklinr61

macklinr61 — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 01:48:25 +0000

Harbaugh is arrogant enough to not care if Alex lands in Arizona. I wish Alex all the best. Delanie Walker might be lost just as Joshua Morgan was last year and David Baas the year before. Insane money offers they can’t refuse. Niners need to re sign Dashon Goldson and that will cost big mon-ay. I fear for Frank Gore as Baalke and Harbaugh have the assassin mentality. Much like Alex, Frank is the ultimate teammate and pro and deserves the best treatment. David Akers has family ties with the Harbaughs and gets treated humanely. But he is the exception. Alex has shown he is not about just the money. Kaep’s contract extension or next contract will be crippling ridiculous. If he trademarks Kaepernicking it means he is about the money. Wonder if Baalke will buckle at the knees when the time comes. I can see Jim’s arrogance letting Kaep go and trying to make Josh Johnson the next Kaep in two years.

By: vipod4ever

vipod4ever — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 22:59:04 +0000

So, we are sold on Kaper? Enough games played to prove he’s got everything that Alex doesn’t? Me thinks Alex is worth perhaps another first round pick, and he might make a team like KC or Minn immediate SB contenders.

By: mackcarrington

mackcarrington — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 22:54:43 +0000

The Bills and the Jets should be falling all over themselves to get a piece of that action.

By: jebdamone

jebdamone — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:46:41 +0000

i would love to see the vikings pick up Alex. he would be a great game manager, much like what we had hoped CP7 could be. unfortunately Alex is a much better QB than CP7 will ever be and the vikings are very unlikely to admit that. im not saying smith makes the vikes a SB contender, but he at least takes some of the pressure off AD and the defense, which both showed they can win games.

By: chattanola

chattanola — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:22:59 +0000

I like the timing of this. Smith and his agent will be in town for the superbowl and so will plenty of other agents, scouts, owners, GMs, coaches, etc.

I imagine Smith will be available on media day to shake hands with whomever may happen to wander by to chit chat with him.

Smart.

By: charleyman48

charleyman48 — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 20:07:36 +0000

Great guy and Teammate for all to see. Let’s get real here people. Number one this is a ruthless business and all feelings should be left to those who are wanna be coaches. We gave the very first choice in the draft for him and in no way should we let him walk away with nothing to show for it. There are so many teams that NEED a QB NOW! Find the team, make the deal for the most value for us in return. Jets, Eagles, Browns, Chiefs stand out to me just for starters.

By: thatstinks

thatstinks — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 19:36:48 +0000

The 49ers have to trade him . Alex Smith seems like a classy guy but if the 49ers can get something for him they have to . There loyalty has to be for the betterment of the team . The highest bidder will still have plans on starting him so it will still be a good situation for him and Alex Smith also won’t be expected to renegotiate his contract .

By: sk8terant

sk8terant — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 18:53:01 +0000

Jaguars,Chiefs,Eagles,Cardinals,Jets,Raiders,Buccaneers

Take your pick Alex.

By: chieffanforlifehelpme

chieffanforlifehelpme — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 18:31:54 +0000

Andy, meet Alex. Alex, meet Andy.

By: westof1club

westof1club — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 18:06:23 +0000

Coach killer that needs an offense catered to his noodle arm. No confidence in downfield throws due to his poor arm strength. Harbaugh couldn’t wait to sit him in favor of a strong armed (the mobility is a plus, allowed staff to add, not subtract plays from the play book) QB. 49ers are more likely to trade him to dupe any takers.
Amazing how clueless most posters here are. It took the guy 8 years to become “average”.

By: ok9275

ok9275 — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:44:48 +0000

I was going to say Alex Smith and Super Bowl should never be used in the same sentence, but uhh… after this year if he gets traded then I’ll say it. Lol

By: baymac408

baymac408 — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:11:57 +0000

As a die hard 49er.. I will be sad to see Alex go.. We have a few rough years and a couple great ones with Alex.. He has truly come a long way.. Since harbough staff took over he has emerged as a smart veteran qb.. I have all the love in the world for Alex because he helped us tremendously past 3 years to make our team what it is today.. I really wish he would stay as a backup or just stay period… But if he wants to start an play , he deserves it …with the up most respect… Alex Smith you have been a great player to have in our organization.. You will be a 49er forever in my eyes.. And I wish you and your family the best.. Stay in the bay Alex raise your fam man… Best of luck to you and them..forever a greatfull 49er fan…

By: wludford

wludford — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:07:43 +0000

I agree with those who think it would be a big mistake for the Vikings to bring in Alex Smith. Smith isn’t a big upgrade on Ponder at this point, and Ponder has much more potential to grow in future years- Smith is all he is going to be.

Besides, it would eat up all the Vikings cap space to take him on, which means not being able to sign other (and existing) players, and having less talent overall on the team.

By: wludford

wludford — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:03:24 +0000

There will be a lot of teams interested in Alex Smith in free-agency. He will end up with a contract well north of $8.5 million a year. Probably in the $12 – $15 million range.

And he will be able to choose which team he wants to play for. It’s all good for Alex Smith. No reason why the 9ers would simply agree to release him, having borne the demotion well and been a good team player for the 9ers for many years.

By: minnesconsin

minnesconsin — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:48:41 +0000

I think they should keep him, based on the same arguments PFT has made that Seattle should keep Matt Flynn — the Niners are one injury away from having nobody at QB if they dump Smith, and the combined financial commitment to the QB position is low, since Kaepernick’s signed to a rookie deal that can’t be renegotiated ’til 2015.

Spending roughly $11-12M/season to have two competent qb’s on the roster is a dream scenario for a lot of teams.

Besides, if they keep him and someone else gets desperate, the trade value could increase.

By: mjkelly77

mjkelly77 — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:44:43 +0000

Yeah, hairbough will throw him under the bus again. hairbough did it when he chased manning around the country. He did it when he promoted the Camel. And he’ll do it when Smith is due to collect some money. When hairbough starts screwing too many players, they’ll rebel and his head will explode.

By: tomcous

tomcous — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:41:42 +0000

My gut says KC finds a way to make this deal early in the process.

I also believe that SF should allow him to walk to exhibit their loyalty to the players. From all that I’ve read, he’s been a class act given the Peyton flirtation and Kap transition.

I don’t think he winds up in Arizona.

By: jprcox

jprcox — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:39:03 +0000

Doubt they comply, as he is worth something to another team – and his $8.5m is not bad compared to his passer rating. A team would have to pay an incoming QB something near that anyway, so I dont understand the thinking this is a “stressed” amount to pay him.

Smith and Flynn will be highly sought after this year given the NFL QB draft situation. Neither team will just “release” those players.

By: pillowporkers

pillowporkers — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:29:36 +0000

Is it disheartening as a Vikings fan to see so many people calling for Alex Smith. The guy has reached his full potential already. The negatives of doing this are long.

1. Ruining Ponders confidence.
2. Ruining Ponders ability to get better in the offense (He’s only 24).
3. Creating a divided locker room and media drama.
4. Wasting cap space that could be used to upgrade a STARTING position (G, DT, LB).

Alex Smith is a good QB, and is reasonably (not significantly) better than Ponder AS OF RIGHT NOW (Ponder did beat the 49ers this season with Alex Smith at the helm). Ponder has the chance to grow and be better. Alex Smith has reached his full potential. Thank God these people calling for this aren’t running the team. This has absolutely 0% chance of happening (which is good), but it’s sad Vikes fans think he would actually help the Vikings chances of winning a Super Bowl.

By: nfloracle

nfloracle — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:25:42 +0000

It won’t happen, but I’d love to see him in Carolina instead of Cam Newton.

Smith knows what TEAM means and Cam knows what ME means. That’s the difference between a QB leading a group of men to winning seasons versus a QB with nice personal numbers but few wins.

By: NoDecaf

NoDecaf — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:09:03 +0000

If Andy Reid wants him bad enough, he’ll get him. Quarterbacks shine under big red.

By: wizahdry

wizahdry — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:44:19 +0000

I don’t see any scenario where they release Smith. He has trade value, given this years weak QB draft class. I don’t see his 8 mil salary as a big issue if a team is intending for Smith to be the starter for the upcoming season. That’s actually decent for a starter. If a team trades and it doesn’t work out then he would probably be cut. If 49ers GM cuts a valuable trade commodity to be nice then they he’s in the wrong business.

By: section112

section112 — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:44:16 +0000

Please send him to Jacksonville. Up and coming receivers in Cecil Shorts III, Justin Blackmon and Laurent Robinson. Gabbert and Henne can not and should not be the answer here in Jax.

Alex….NO STATE TAX IN FLORIDA !!!!!!!

By: ebbycalvinlaloosh

ebbycalvinlaloosh — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:24:42 +0000

“The fair thing would be to let him go.” Why would the team let him go for nothing if they could get something in return? I think the “fair” thing to do would be to trade him. Smith gets a fresh start, the 9ers get compensation in the form of draft picks.

By: vegasdestroyer

vegasdestroyer — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:19:34 +0000

Philly signs Smith as FA and then TRADES him to Arizona for a 2nd round pick in the draft.

By: exibitsman

exibitsman — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 14:53:57 +0000

What happens if he replace,s a struggling keapernick in the 3rd quarter and leads the 49ers to a
Super bowl victory. Do you think
San Francisco keeps him

By: hodag54501

hodag54501 — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 14:46:29 +0000

There are only a couple of QB’s in the draft likely to get top billing, leaving Smith and Matt Flynn with a market.
Both pros are not as mobile as the people who replaced them, so the new “West Coast Offense” means a running QB. But a team that uses a traditional drop-back QB could use either one of them. Jacksonville and Kansas City could use either one, and Andy Reid’s offense isn’t that much different than what Green Bay uses under Mike McCarthy. Flynn will find a job, as will Smith. Alex Smith is a prime example of how the pros can screw up a perfectly good rookie. Aaron Rodgers had a chance to develop under a QB-minded coach. Smith had to play in a system not to his makeup. I remember when Smith was young, the Packers were dominating the 49′ers in Green Bay. After halftime, the 49′ers switched to an offense like Smith ran in college and he nearly rallied them to a win. Smith needs to go to a team that will enable him to achieve.