Redskins trade for Alex Smith

[MTK]

I think it’s safe to say the Chiefs have simply been the better team, if you swapped Cousins for Smith the last 3 years with everything else being the same I think the W/L records would be similar for both teams

[MTK]

Smith isn’t a difference making QB. Neither is Cousins. Both can help you win, but they’re not going to be the sole reason for winning on a consistent basis like an Aaron Rodgers type. So it’s a little silly to compare wins and loses, that doesn’t tell the whole story either much like stats.

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by MTK

Smith isn’t a difference making QB. Neither is Cousins. Both can help you win, but they’re not going to be the sole reason for winning on a consistent basis like an Aaron Rodgers type. So it’s a little silly to compare wins and loses, that doesn’t tell the whole story either much like stats.

I'm not saying he's lightyears better than Kirk, I love Kirk and wanted him back, all i'm sayings is the big numbers don't always mean everything. I'm happy with Smith for 3 years, maybe 4 if he can stay healthy at age 37. Also he's never talked about and I believe its because he was selected 1 over Arod, if Smith was drafted at Rodgers spot he would have been a steal.

[rocnrik]

If we had Smith for the last 4 years and Chiefs had Cousins what would have been different? My gut tells me we would have made playoffs at least 1 more time and Smith would have set some records also. With Djax ,PG ,healthy Reed we had a very good offense ..back then our D was very bad. we need upgrade in our WR's and a big time RB and our O will be fine. when kirk signs that mega contract and we compare it to what we pay Smith and see what we can do with the difference it will start being very clear that this was our only choice.

[skinsfaninok]

Joe Flacco’s last three years: 20-22, 52 touchdowns, 40 picks. Meh.

Since getting that pay day

[Meks]

I'm almost at the end of the gruden rope. We'll see what happens

[WillH]

Man I really can't wait to see what other talent they put around Smith and what they'll do with it. Dudes supposedly a genius, and apparently had more and more say in the offense with trust from Reid. I'm hopeful that a smart QB with buy in and Gruden together focused on building something can become one of the more creative duos. I think they've the potential, Gruden has a good track record with QBs and seems to scheme well, I'm curious to see what he can do now with a veteran QB that has gotten better throughout his career and has total buy in.

What additional weapons do you want around him next year?

I was getting a little hyped on Landry, but that ship has sailed. There's not allot in Free Agency, I like cooleys take on Dion Lewis, but there's also a lot of talent in the draft.

Christian Kirk, Sony Michel, Mark Andrews are the guys from the draft I'd get really excited about and that I think would play to Smith's strengths historically.

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[FrenchSkin]

Originally Posted by WillH

Man I really can't wait to see what other talent they put around Smith and what they'll do with it. Dudes supposedly a genius, and apparently had more and more say in the offense with trust from Reid. I'm hopeful that a smart QB with buy in and Gruden together focused on building something can become one of the more creative duos. I think they've the potential, Gruden has a good track record with QBs and seems to scheme well, I'm curious to see what he can do now with a veteran QB that has gotten better throughout his career and has total buy in.

What additional weapons do you want around him next year?

I was getting a little hyped on Landry, but that ship has sailed. There's not allot in Free Agency, I like cooleys take on Dion Lewis, but there's also a lot of talent in the draft.

Christian Kirk, Sony Michel, Mark Andrews are the guys from the draft I'd get really excited about and that I think would play to Smith's strengths historically.

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I was high on Landry too. Curious on who we're going to get. We need a number one WR, badly.
Not sure we're confident we're going to find him in the draft, plug and play rookie WRs are not easy to find. Watkins? Richardson? Marqise Lee?

I just saw Jeremy Hill should be available (Cincinnati Bengals pending free agent Jeremy Hill tweets goodbye to Cincy) he could be a viable option, right?

[Schneed10]

A healthy Jordan Reed would go a long way. And then some speed on the outside.

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

A healthy Jordan Reed would go a long way. And then some speed on the outside.

Now we both know his ass ain't staying healthy but of course we all would love to see it. Smith loves TE's expect Davis and Sprinkle to catch a lot of balls

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

Now we both know his ass ain't staying healthy but of course we all would love to see it. Smith loves TE's expect Davis and Sprinkle to catch a lot of balls

I am actually hopeful that this lost season will have given his body the chance to get right that it needed

[SolidSnake84]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

I am actually hopeful that this lost season will have given his body the chance to get right that it needed

I hope for it too, but i just think that some guys are glass boned and no matter what kind of offseason, training they do, their bodies will just never be up to par on game day.

I know he is only 27 but with all of his various injuries realistically his body is probably a lot closer to being 37. When healthy the guy is for sure a difference maker, but he has averaged like 10 games over five seasons. Does anyone know where we are on him contract wise? Can the skins move on from him without a huge hit after this year if he has another injury plagued season?

[Dan73]

Originally Posted by SolidSnake84

I hope for it too, but i just think that some guys are glass boned and no matter what kind of offseason, training they do, their bodies will just never be up to par on game day.

I know he is only 27 but with all of his various injuries realistically his body is probably a lot closer to being 37. When healthy the guy is for sure a difference maker, but he has averaged like 10 games over five seasons. Does anyone know where we are on him contract wise? Can the skins move on from him without a huge hit after this year if he has another injury plagued season?

I would sign trey burton. He is younger and I think a better blocker but has speed.

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[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by SolidSnake84

I hope for it too, but i just think that some guys are glass boned and no matter what kind of offseason, training they do, their bodies will just never be up to par on game day.

I know he is only 27 but with all of his various injuries realistically his body is probably a lot closer to being 37. When healthy the guy is for sure a difference maker, but he has averaged like 10 games over five seasons. Does anyone know where we are on him contract wise? Can the skins move on from him without a huge hit after this year if he has another injury plagued season?

Yeah we can escape. In 2019 he will count 10M against the cap, but if we cut him next March he would only count 3.5M in dead money, meaning we would save 6.5M in cap space. Say what you want about Bruce, he has earned it in many ways, but if he and Schaffer are good for anything it's making sure contracts are structured in such a way that we can escape.

[WillH]

Hills not a bad option, but I almost prefer the draft. There's a lot of midrange talent every year (although we've whiffed on a few) and it's clearly a young fresh and healthy mans position.

WR will be tricky for sure. I don't think there's a slam dunk number 1 available in FA or draft.

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