Why Did The Chiefs Get Rid Of Alex Smith?

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The team understood it needed to be patient — but it didn't take long into 2014 before they began to quit on their franchise . After an atrocious performance on Monday Night Football in Week 4 against the New England Patriots at home,

Smith was benched in favor of Chase Daniel

.

Who did the Redskins trade for Alex Smith?

The Redskins and Kansas City Chiefs reached an agreement in principle Tuesday to trade Smith to Washington for

cornerback Kendall Fuller and a 2018 third-round draft pick

, a source informed of the situation told NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport.

When did the Chiefs trade Alex Smith?

On

January 30, 2018

, the Kansas City Chiefs agreed to trade Smith to the Washington Redskins in exchange for cornerback Kendall Fuller and a third-round pick (78th overall) in the 2018 NFL Draft. The trade became official on March 14, the first day of the new league year.

How long was Alex Smith with the Chiefs?

Smith, 37, played for the Chiefs from

2013-17

, throwing for 17,608 yards and 102 touchdowns.

What did the Chiefs get for Alex Smith?


10 pick

in the 2017 NFL Draft and despite a nice season from Alex Smith that season, his time leading the Chiefs had come to an end. It wasn't long after the season had ended that Smith was indeed traded, as the Chiefs sent him to Washington in exchange for a third-round pick and cornerback Kendall Fuller.

Did the Redskins trade Alex Smith?

The Washington Redskins announced on Wednesday that

they have traded with the Kansas City Chiefs for

quarterback Alex Smith. … In a corresponding move, Washington has sent cornerback Kendall Fuller and a 2018 third round pick to Kansas City in return for Smith.

Did Alex Smith get traded to Washington?

The Chiefs traded Smith

to Washington for cornerback Kendall Fuller and a third round pick

.

What is Mahomes net worth?

Despite his $40 million salary from his NFL team, Patrick Mahomes' net worth at the moment is a cool

$30 million

.

Has Alex Smith won a Superbowl?


He never won a Super Bowl

, although he was the starting quarterback for most of the 2012 season, after which the San Francisco 49ers reached the Super Bowl. He was injured, lost his job to Colin Kaepernick and watched from the sidelines as the 49ers lost, 34-31, to the Baltimore Ravens in Super Bowl XLVII.

Who did Alex Smith retire with?

Alex Smith announces retirement, ending 16-year career with

the 49ers, Chiefs and Washington

.

What does Alex Smith do now?

Smith is joining ESPN as

an NFL analyst

, the network announced Monday. He will appear on multiple shows, including “SportsCenter” and “Monday Night Countdown,” and in various capacities.

Is Alex Smith still playing for Washington?

On Monday, Washington Football team

quarterback Alex Smith announced his retirement from the NFL

less than three weeks before his 37th birthday. … Washington released him on Friday, freeing up $14.9 million of salary-cap space in 2021 with the move, and will continue its quest to find a long-term solution at quarterback.

How much does Alex Smith make?

Contract: 4 yr(s) / $94,000,000 Signing Bonus

$27,000,000

Average Salary


$23,500,000
Total Guarantees $71,000,000 Guaranteed at Signing $55,000,000

Is Alex Smith a Hall of Famer?

Smith was a good but not a great quarterback. There have been a lot of good quarterbacks. Not all of them were great human beings. Smith is,

a first ballot Hall of Famer

in that regard.

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