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The San Francisco 49ers have a good problem. In a down year for quarterbacks, they have one of the few quarterbacks on the market with experience and a young quarterback already in the fold. That means that Mr. Alex Smith is an asset that can be traded to the highest bidder.
According to CBSSports.com’s Jason LaCanfora a deal has been reached with a mystery team.
The 49ers have expressed to others that a deal for QB Alex Smith is effectively complete. Can’t be finalized til league year begins 3/12
— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) February 24, 2013
so it’s not official, both clubs view it at as it’s effectively done. I do not know the other team. KC and JAX are 2 teams that make sense
— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) February 24, 2013
Teams that could use Smith’s services include Kansas City, Jacksonville, New York Jets, and Buffalo. We’ll find out in a few days where Alex Smith will be traded.
UPDATE: Alex Smith is a Chief
BREAKING: Former 49ers QB Alex Smith has been traded to the Kansas City Chiefs. The deal cannot be made official until March 12.
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) February 27, 2013