Sunday, 3 February 2013

49ers QB Smith On The Trade Block – Will The Browns Make A Push For Him?

Adam Schefter of ESPN is reporting that 49ers will attempt to trade quarterback Alex Smith this offseason.

Some believe they will be able to do it because there is not a great supply of available quarterbacks and there is a demand for Smith.

Browns offensive coordinator Norv Turner worked well with Smith in San Francisco when he was the team’s offensive coordinator in 2006 and Chiefs coach Andy Reid has expressed interest in Smith in the past, making Cleveland and Kansas City two possible destinations.

There’s one other factor to consider in the 49ers’ preference to trade Smith. If San Francisco deals him instead of cutting him it would save the $1 million or $2 million roster bonus it would have to pay if he is released.

So with that in mind – do you want Smith? If so, what would you be willing to give up for him? Owner Jimmy Haslam has already said there will be an open QB competition this year in camp – but if the team inks Smith – you would have to


49ers QB Smith On The Trade Block – Will The Browns Make A Push For Him?

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