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  • X-Era
    What this generation tolerates, the next generation will embrace
    • Feb 2005
    • 27670
    #1

    Alex Smith unlikely to be released

    Sources: 49ers 'highly unlikely' to release Smith
    http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8971930/sources-san-francisco-49ers-highly-unlikely-release-alex-smith
    The San Francisco 49ers are "highly, highly, highly unlikely" to release quarterback Alex Smith, sources told ESPN's Chris Mortensen.


    It's more likely that they will trade him or just keep him.

    What would you pay?

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  • better days
    Registered User
    • Jan 2010
    • 22028
    #2
    Re: Alex Smith unlikely to be released

    Originally posted by X-Era View Post
    http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/89...ase-alex-smith

    It's more likely that they will trade him or just keep him.

    What would you pay?
    I don't buy it. $8 plus Million is a LOT of money to pay a back up. But If they want to keep him that is fine with me, less money to spend on other players. People on this board want to let Levitre, a STARTING guard that would most likely make less money than Smith who is a BACK UP walk. I would not pay anything for Smith myself. I think if no team trades for him he does get cut eventually.

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    • alnilla
      Registered User
      • Dec 2008
      • 316
      #3
      Re: Alex Smith unlikely to be released

      A bag of chips

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      • Thief
        Registered User
        • Sep 2009
        • 820
        #4
        Re: Alex Smith unlikely to be released

        I don't think they want to leverage out any possible trade value.

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        • IlluminatusUIUC
          Registered User
          • Sep 2012
          • 8966
          #5
          Re: Alex Smith unlikely to be released

          Originally posted by better days View Post
          I don't buy it. $8 plus Million is a LOT of money to pay a back up. But If they want to keep him that is fine with me, less money to spend on other players. People on this board want to let Levitre, a STARTING guard that would most likely make less money than Smith who is a BACK UP walk. I would not pay anything for Smith myself. I think if no team trades for him he does get cut eventually.
          It is expensive, but I can see it. They are right in the middle of their championship window so keeping a vet backup they can rely upon is a justifiable move.


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          • better days
            Registered User
            • Jan 2010
            • 22028
            #6
            Re: Alex Smith unlikely to be released

            Originally posted by IlluminatusUIUC View Post
            It is expensive, but I can see it. They are right in the middle of their championship window so keeping a vet backup they can rely upon is a justifiable move.
            Yeah, except unlike the Bills, the 49ers are tight up against the cap. Keeping Smith means they can not get another player that could help push them through to a Championship.

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            • IlluminatusUIUC
              Registered User
              • Sep 2012
              • 8966
              #7
              Re: Alex Smith unlikely to be released

              Originally posted by better days View Post
              Yeah, except unlike the Bills, the 49ers are tight up against the cap. Keeping Smith means they can not get another player that could help push them through to a Championship.
              But dumping Smith is placing all their eggs in Kaepernick's basket. If he goes down or regresses, they've only got Scott Tolzien or some random rookie/FA to step in. At least Smith has demonstrated that he can win games and take them to the doorstep.

              It's a more conservative strategy, but it is a realistic one.


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              • better days
                Registered User
                • Jan 2010
                • 22028
                #8
                Re: Alex Smith unlikely to be released

                Originally posted by IlluminatusUIUC View Post
                But dumping Smith is placing all their eggs in Kaepernick's basket. If he goes down or regresses, they've only got Scott Tolzien or some random rookie/FA to step in. At least Smith has demonstrated that he can win games and take them to the doorstep.

                It's a more conservative strategy, but it is a realistic one.
                I agree it is realistic. They will have to decide do they want a STARTER FA at another position for $8 Million or maybe a starter & a back up at another position for $8 Million or a Back up QB for $8 Million.

                If they can't trade Smith, they could ask him to restructure his contract or they could cut him & sign another Vet MUCH CHEAPER.

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                • trapezeus
                  Legendary Zoner
                  • Oct 2004
                  • 19525
                  #9
                  Re: Alex Smith unlikely to be released

                  can't wait whent he bills try to get flacco, get denied and then send the same package to the 9ers for smith.

                  i give that awful scenario about a 74% chance of occuring.

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                  • The King
                    Without me it's just Awe so
                    • Jun 2004
                    • 42380
                    #10
                    Re: Alex Smith unlikely to be released

                    They will keep him and trade him, they'll get something, at least a 3rd out of it.
                    I remember that one fateful day when Coach took me aside. I knew what was coming. "You don't have to tell me," I said. "I'm off the team, aren't I?"
                    "Well," said Coach, "you never were really ON the team. You made that uniform you're wearing out of rags and towels, and your helmet is a toy space helmet.
                    You show up at practice and then either steal the ball and make us chase you to get it back, or you try to tackle people at inappropriate times."
                    It was all                     true what he was saying. And yet, I thought something is brewing inside the head of this Coach.
                    He sees something in me, some kind of raw talent that he can                     mold. But that's when I felt the handcuffs go on.


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                    • better days
                      Registered User
                      • Jan 2010
                      • 22028
                      #11
                      Re: Alex Smith unlikely to be released

                      Originally posted by The King View Post
                      They will keep him and trade him, they'll get something, at least a 3rd out of it.
                      OK, What team would be STUPID enough to give up a 3rd rnd pick for a mediocre 28 year old QB? GOD, please don't say the Bills!

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                      • YardRat
                        Well, lookie here...
                        • Dec 2004
                        • 86146
                        #12
                        Re: Alex Smith unlikely to be released

                        Don't want anything to do with him, regardless of the price. Pass.
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                        • DynaPaul
                          Registered User
                          • Sep 2003
                          • 7540
                          #13
                          Re: Alex Smith unlikely to be released

                          It's better to keep him and his big salary because that read option stuff really increases the chances of an injured QB. If Kaep goes down they better have a good backup. Plus, think about it, who's going to give up a high pick to trade for Smith? I don't see anyone doing it especially with the contract they will have to eat up. Harbaugh can try to drive the price up by saying they're not going to cut him but I don't think any fish will bite.

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