Alex Smith: This could be my last year in K.C.

Alex Smith shares his perspective on job security as a veteran QB with the Kansas City Chiefs and why he mentors first round draft pick and rookie QB, Patrick Mahomes II. Plus, Coach Andy Reid offers his perspective on why the Chiefs drafted a QB when they did and how Smith is going above and beyond to mentor Mahomes.
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[@sigma6840]

I've always said this of Smith and I'll say it again. He is the epitome of a class act. San Fransisco was a dumpster fire when he was drafted. He had zero stability. A revolving door of OC's. When Harbaugh came in I thought for sure if he keeps Alex and Alex get's another chance then he'll develop into something great. Well luckily for us as Chiefs fans SF traded him, (hindsight is 20/20 though right?) and now we're seeing what stability can do for a guy like Smith. SF front office is what's destroying that franchise. The owner needs to sell the team to someone who actually cares. Although i've been a niner hater my entire life I still have plenty of friends who are niner fans. Almost all of them will tell you the same, Smith is a class act who never got a real shot in SF.

[@Giggidygiggidy12]

Brandon Powers well said

[@unc54]

Jed York is like the James Dolan of the NFL. He cares but wants to be the man and really sucks at it.

[@butforthegraceofgod3770]

Boogity Boogity i would love him to come play for denver! He's always been one if my favorites who flew way to low under the radar

[@Rhaspun]

He took the time to help Kapernick. Yes, he is a class act. He understands that a job in the NFL doesn't have a guarantee.

[@latoya08miller]

Brandon Powers Alex Smith sucks and should never been drafted over Aaron Rodgers it was a dumb decision from that dumbass head coach Mike Nolan at the time. Aaron Rodgers was the better quarterback coming out of college Aaron Rodgers had the better arm had the better physical tools was a better athlete and was the hometown kid who wanted to play for San Francisco. Now you say Kansas City fans are happy to have Alex Smith well last year and just this year during the preseason Kansas City fans were calling for Pat Mahomes to start and last year Kansas City Chiefs fans wanted Alex Smith gone.

[@kylecarney2149]

When his career as a player is done he should be a coach.

[@cyclopsjrg]

Kyle Carney hell yeah!

[@revolutioncalling666]

ChiefsFan25 im pretty sure he is literally smarter than him he took enough AP courses in high school and could have graduated like his first year in college.

[@MonteyCarlo92081]

picture this, brady as HC, ray lewis as DC and Alex smith as OC or P. Manning

[@OneManParade]

He's too smart too be a coach.

[@thekylleroberts]

@botrus Andy Reid said he's the smartest QB he has ever had, said he knew the playbook better than any of the QBs he has seen. Had like a 40 on the wonderlic too

[@TheSpade777]

Alex Smith is the man. Dude is a total class act and the epitome of a pro. Im a niners fan but I will always follow this guy's career and root for him. Harbaugh did him dirty but he also did revitalize his career. I hope this guy takes it all the way this year with Chiefs.

[@franchisefred4066]

Joey Cantrell he had 8 seasons and that was long enough to be above mediocrity but he’s just mediocre and he wanted more money so it was a Good riddance if you want to evolve

[@peterman7000]

one of the brightest and most disrespected players in sports history.

[@IcanKnitt]

I guarantee this guy is going to be one of the best Coaches in History.

[@nicholasleach2019]

Jorge Lovato not if he can't beat a team who's QB has a higher interceptions than touchdowns

[@Dawesome97]

This dude showed that he wants to work with someone even when they arent threatening to take his job. Add that to the fact that Andy Reid was his coach, he should definitely go into coaching when his time as a player is up and mainly work with young QBs. We all see exactly how he helped Pat by making sure to make good reads against a defense and it's also great to see that he kinda showed Mahomes how to keep those Interception numbers down as well as when is a good time to take off out of the pocket.

[@fishscale9170]

I don't like the hate Alex Smith receives. He's consistently taking the Chiefs to the playoffs...

[@benjaminvalenzuela3948]

jamie jones I completely agree. We were a dumpster fire before Andy and Alex came to KC. Go get your ring Alex. I know he has a lot of great football left in him, but I have a feeling that someday we are going to see Alex as an OC on the sidelines, maybe even a head coach. I have enormous respect for Alex Smith, the way he got shit on in SF was appalling, but he took his medicine, stood up like a man, and came back better than ever.

[@fishscale9170]

Benjamin Valenzuela Andy Reid deserves a ring. He had so many chances...

[@ChillConservative2k15]

More like he went along the ride to the playoffs. You take away that defense suddenly you won't be talking about how underrated Alex Smith is.

[@fishscale9170]

It's a team sport.

[@fishscale9170]

Daniel Cormier lol I agree

[@ravenskryptonite9880]

One of the smartest quarterbacks in the league.

[@Justin-uo7wi]

Alex Smith may not have flashy stats, but even as he gets older, you can tell he still has that competitive fire in him and wants to still be the guy. And he got shafted in San Fran, so I'm glad the Chiefs picked him up. Solid interview.

[@Zeldaturtles]

Just a stand-up dude.

[@BryonLetterman]

Not so much now with his broken leg

[@vincentn5379]

@@BryonLetterman aged well

[@BryonLetterman]

@@vincentn5379 it was a joke

[@rashardstallworth9240]

Alex Smith is a Class Act

[@funindurango9910]

Alex Smith for President!!! Please don't leave. You are the best QB the Chiefs have ever had. Strong defense, get the running game going, and let Alex do his thing. You know you can win the Super Bowl this year so just will it so.

[@Yeagizzo]

Well it kinda worked out

[@jessehodges5973]

true class Mr Smith thank you for the excitement you brought to kc hope to see you soon as a coach

[@toddhall7416]

I really like this guy. Great human being, and very down to earth. He's never been on my team but I'll be rooting for him forever.

[@sbstaysharp25]

Alex is a Pro...

[@trocknorat]

3:08 was an amazing statement!! The bulk of our team is back. Wow! We lost so many key players. He is such a consumate professional. He puts team first.

[@bakeroutdoors1462]

Alex Smith I appreciate you as a chiefs fan man. Got your signed jersey. Your a great player. Should have won a Super Bowl with the niners man.

[@martinnajera2628]

Such humble guy !! Alex Smith is a class A act !!! When he left KC I followed the red skins until he broke his leg .. hope he makes a come back and play one more year and retires . He put KC on the map the last year he was here he was playing his best them Patrick came along he didn’t make a fuss about it showed him the ropes and pass the torch to him like a champ..

[@2fewdaysafield]

Alex is the very definition of a professional! No emotion. No ME ME ME! Just "I'm going to go do my job to the very best of my ability". Love my Chiefs and have for 49 years and IMO we are VERY LUCKY to have Alex.

[@IncredibleFulk1]

It's really sad. No matter how much Alex proved himself or how many great games he had, KC just couldn't wait to get rid of him. Like Tony Romo in Dallas, the guy can be an MVP but they don't care. Good luck Alex in Washington!! From a diehard 49ers fan who is thankful for your time!!!

[@Tackleqb]

Alex looked hella good against the pats. I think they will sign him to a new contract. He has improved a lot

[@mychals386]

I wouldn't bet on it. For as good as he looked he'll still be a 34 year old QB next year. Why give a 34 year old franchise QB money when you have a younger guy who will probably be able to give you similar production with a higher ceiling. Give Mahomes a year to fully grasp the offense and adjust to NFL speed then make the switch. Another thing is Mahomes is on a rookie contract which will be a huge part of decision making. I'm not a Chiefs fan but they have everything in place to take over the AFC when Brady eventually regresses.

[@v4sdude191]

Michael S lmao 34 years isn't old, he can still play at least 5

[@2gud464]

Michael S Well Aaron Rodgers was given 3 years to sit on the bench, and look at how good he is rn. I'd say give mahomes more time to learn the game and start Smith for a couple more years.

[@KayCeesFinest]

Tackleqb dont let one game fool you

[@micilo4198]

Element 115 in the nfl 34 years old is old af

[@brycewilson1909]

respect to alex smith. hope he can make a full recovery from his terrible leg injury.

[@bosskey7212]

It's no surprise that Alex feels that way, but Alex is a class act and a veteran of the league. He understands how it all works. The Packers did the same thing with Favre and Rodgers, the Pats have a similar situation, as well as a lot of other teams. The NFL is a a league that everyone will eventually be replaced, Joe Montana found that out, as well as Peyton Manning, Drew Brees, Favre, etc. As a KC fan I can tell you that Alex & Andy have been exactly what the team needed at a time when they needed it, stability. Is Alex going to Canton? No, but that doesn't mean he's had a bad career, he just started in a place that was terrible for both he and many others. I'm happy to see he proved to everyone that if given the chance he could be a good QB, maybe not Canton worthy, but there have been a ton of QB's throughout the history of the league that would give anything to have been able to do what he has done. And oh by the way, Alex has done a lot off the field for his community as well, I think that gets overlooked way too often

[@liffy8333]

This guy is an absolute stud football player and human being. Followed his career post college closely.

[@ellohihi]

Hope he picks it up in KC! Rooting for his success since SF ...anyways love all these interviews should also bring in Case Keenum!

[@MA-vd3ln]

We needed the at least til Mahomes was ready and to take the pressure off the team with a playoff win so I got to say thanks for what you did for the team still did something Alex we need more now

[@1992nichols]

Stay in KC Alex smith we need you!

[@Shawn.Mathew]

joeface#40 said no one ever

[@thekylleroberts]

Patrick Mahomes 👀

[@brielleballer2145]

Patrick mahomes reading this comment:

[@musicguru6587]

how can you hate this guy, he is a really good man - he deserves a superbowl - I hope he wins one and shuts-up the haters!!

[@raneshabrown4110]

Alex Smith please win the rest of these games yall can do it!!!!

[@migueldelvalle2116]

He’s a great fit with the Buffalo Bills! He’s the perfect fit for all the schemes buffalo does

[@danki2000daniel]

Chiefs better treat Alex right ! Go Chiefs!

[@ItsGraf]

I hope he finishes out his contract here in KC, at least! I have faith in Alex!

[@AD-eq4kn]

What about now? Mahomes won us a SB

[@ronaldkulas5748]

Alex Smith sure reminds me of the actor Edward Norton. Similar looks and mannerisms.

[@jonathantorres1243]

Whoooooooaaaa never thought of that til now thanks

[@jonathantorres1243]

Ronald Kulas the way he looks away from him when he talks to him reminds me of some of the last scenes in fight club

[@americansportsfan1059]

Alex smith is the Hulk

[@reddraggon12]

I'm straight but Alex smith is a lot Better looking.

[@jonathantorres1243]

Great questions graham

[@GrahamBensinger]

Thanks Jonathan!

[@drmariopepper4354]

Noooooooo don't leave!!

[@intergrityautomotive5444]

Alex Smith was great!

[@bsewell513]

Alex Smith would make a great GM and quarterbacks coach.

[@playthatagainbruh394]

Prophetic

[@haydencook682]

Dudes a reallllly deep thinker

[@gookchokrit569]

Come back to San Francisco please

[@americansportsfan1059]

SF didn't want him now he doesn't want SF

[@cruman87]

Fugazzzy I don't know if he would wanna go back to SF, but I think he's a good fit for Shannahan's offense.

[@tombreizh4094]

I'm sure he would love to go back to SF

[@paulc7400]

and get his ass kicked again? no please stay on a good team while you can. 9ers have at minimum 3 years to rebuild into an adequate team.

[@aarodful]

I feel like Alex would play in the CFL before he went back to San Francisco, regardless of the personnel.

[@Jonathan83X]

Never thought I'd say this after all how much frustration Alex Smith gave me as a 49ers fan, but yea, he is a better QB than I gave him credit for. Can't believe I even kinda want him back too. Not as our starter, no, but someone who could tutor one of our new guys like CJ? Oh heck yea, I'd be all for that. Don't see it happening since I do think that ship has long sailed, but nevertheless, Alex is someone I can't help but respect now. A shame he never had that killer instinct in him though. He might have been up there with guys like Manning, Brees and maybe even Brady if he did. That's what really held him back. It wasn't a case of not being smart enough to play QB. It was a case not being tough enough to do whatever it takes to win.

[@danbeal2729]

Does he know it's okay to look up instead of the floor?

[@PhilAndersonOutside]

Probably jerked around and trashed more than any other QB in recent memory. No matter what he accomplishes, no matter what he does, people will focus on any tiny flaw he does, or blame any misplay on him, even if it wasn't his fault at all. Led the league in passer rating this year and will probably get MVP votes, yet there will be plenty of people who can't wait to get rid of him in KC. And yet, he never once complains, never says a bad thing about anyone, and never gives up.

[@haydencook682]

Well he's playing pretty freaking good this year

[@carlosruizesparzadiazcontr1259]

Kcc was not quite the team for him. We can see examples all around; they change teams and become more succesfull players.

[@ThePacemaker45]

Dumb decision to take a rookie QB when the Chiefs are very much in title contention right now.

[@ajsmodernandretrogames8523]

It was actually a genius move. Alex is 34 years old, that's old for an NFL QB. It's future proofing, they drafted Mahomes to be the QB of the future, he won't be playing this year.

[@AkhDawud]

ThePacemaker45 you don't know football obviously

[@dcisnice]

If mahomes sits 2 years a good piece for rebuild after chasing superbowl for another 2 years. And maybe more if our youth developes

[@PKPJayhawk04]

It's better to keep your mouth shut and be thought a fool than to speak an d remove all doubt.

[@Giggidygiggidy12]

ThePacemaker45 absolutely

[@KSU-ce2uc]

He will likely get traded for needs, such as a LB the replace Derrick Johnson, or draft picks. Mahomes is the future.

[@Ryan-jx4vh]

Good interview. But man... Alex does like the word right. 😂

[@scottwitkowski1298]

Well, hes getting it done so far. 2-0 baby.

[@GoUtes92]

Kind of interesting how many people think this is his last year in Kansas City. It's not impossible but I wouldn't bet on it. A quarterback that's never taken an NFL regular season snap (until this Sunday) over a 12 year veteran that consistently has one of the best interception rates in the league? Let alone the high completion percentage and other things, this guy leads the 49ers franchise in pass attempts without interceptions. (That list includes Joe Montana and Steve Young). I don't have an issue with Mahomes. Don't get me wrong. But he would have to do something out of this world to convince the coaches to start him next season.

[@skullcandytv8946]

He was correct

[@jesussosa1579]

Come back to San Francisco!!! New team new everything

[@franchisefred4066]

jesus sosa he had his time and 8 seasons was enough now its time to evolve in sf not backtrack

[@franchisefred4066]

jesus sosa no thanks

[@jahcook7814]

The 1st round pick their talking about was Pat Mahomes. Ain't nobody in their right mind gonna start Alex over Pat. That's the reality.

[@rhymeandreasoning]

dude gives great face !!! very good looking.

[@joeybelisario5530]

Please interview philip rivers

[@MonteyCarlo92081]

I have a feeling if he is release the 49ers are gonna ask for him back

[@Smile4MyAC130]

Alex was gone I moment the Chiefs Drafted Mahomes. Plus the cap hit didn't justify keeping him. Good luck in Washington Alex.

[@SuperJboogy]

#facts

[@gabrielquinn7208]

Right

[@AntColston]

We need Alex to stay at least 2 more. I want him here until he physically can’t play anymore.

[@oddball2870]

Why did we let you go?😢

[@v.martez3652]

HTTR!!!!

[@cheftuan]

He keeps looking down m away.

[@chrispybaconbruh]

I wish he never left San Francisco

[@franchisefred4066]

CHRISLIKESGF so they can continue not to grow? He had 8 seasons to become the next Joe, and 8 different oc’s is just 8 excuses to why you sucked

[@shihlin1]

Wow, he's a dead ringer for Ryan Gosling! No one talks about Alex, he's fallen under the radar. All the talk is now on the two #12 in the NFL, Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers. But Alex is the most relatable of all QB's.

[@BWRJohnny]

Who's here after the injury? #GetWellSoon

[@davidpac4]

*If the 49ers don't draft a top qb* hey big head

[@suicideheadaches4460]

No joke I wasn't even a 49rs fan but I root against them any chance I get now because of what they did to Alex. Truly cold blooded

[@franchisefred4066]

Bobo Nthese Thank Harbaugh for a change! 8 losing seasons was enough and they needed to evolve, you cannot keep someone who is demanding more money for mediocre production on the field. Good riddance

[@dknox00]

Andy Reid skips LEG DAY

[@3PTBall]

Kareem Hunt is helping 😂

[@TheCountofToulouse]

Its always a shame when selfless and talented guys like this don't get the respect and support they need to truly go as far as they could. The road is littered with them. The NFL is a flawed system, they have agendas that don't align with the team concept, coaches with no HEART and owners that really only care about the bottom line. If you're looking for the prototype coach, passionate, love centered, tough but fair, honest and sincere, you have to see guys like Marty Schottenheimer and Dick Vermiel...just to name a TINY few, Parcells also. OC's can make some brilliant coaches but the league often culls them to HC before they learn the character traits necessary to LEAD men into battle. Not like any of this matters anymore, the league has taken the POISON of cancel culture and is bowing to MARXIST ideology.

[@mikemccabe1594]

RiP Alex Smith.

[@HELLOIMDANIMAL]

Dejavu

[@glotorious_3119]

Alex was right... He is now a Redskin

[@jacobhughes5176]

Idk why he always looks at the ground all the time? Lol

[@Hemi_Who]

Watch him get injured week 6 and mahomes comes in to start and leads the team to the super bowl where they lose and then smith is out of kc in the offseason and then kc becomes a shit hole again watch history repeat itself

[@ericwilliams5943]

Smith is a good guy but the Chiefs will never win a SB with him. Time to go and start Mahomes.

[@classicsethposts]

3-0 keep winning and they will resign you for sure

[@patrickmahomessarm7466]

Bye bye 5 yard passes

[@lowkey2299]

He might end up a Jaguar

[@jimmykeepingit100always6]

Duh!

[@nialldillon5861]

Jesus he was pissed about mahomes being taken in the first round 😂

[@nopeteys2424]

Probably even more pissed seeing them win a SuperBowl and then make it back to back years

[@nostalgiajunkie]

What? mentored him that whole season and worked w the organization to get that payday in Washington during super bowl week that year

[@RoryL83]

Interview or therapy session?

[@00dreamer00]

rory lanway sorry was qb

[@jjbax3]

Yes

[@Vilakazi]

rory lanway That's how you know it was a good interview. When the interviewer goes deep for those good answers.

[@cliftonrainey49erlifer]

Therapy. Easily!!!

[@robertpaulson31]

This is perfect for the Chiefs. Since Smith is already signed next year, they can keep him if he has a career year, or they can ditch him and save a ton of cap room if he falls apart. Either way I hope Smith gets a ring with Chiefs, or whoever he ends up with.

[@Stranger_In_The_Alps]

Welp

[@kwii22789]

I think drafting a high prospect QB to sit right behind him lit a fire underneath Alex Smith to perform again.

[@dankburrito4219]

qdp612 He's been performing, he just wasn't at the level he's playing now. He didn't really throw deep before this year.

[@Heisenberg-pr7pn]

Foolish Demon It seems to me like he's a very conservative quarterback. He rarely goes deep but when he does, it works often. Put a conservative QB underneath a conservative coach like Reid, and it's difficult to make it far into the playoffs.

[@SsteveGnash]

patrick mahomes is a beast

[@skylerwindmiller2681]

He seems to know a lot about reality

[@AkhDawud]

Alex will definitely find another team after KC, good fb player, but great human being..

[@CharlieXFBA]

Baphomet The Great Jacksonville

[@Lefty1x]

This is a true statement

[@christopherlink4109]

love how brutally honest he is in this. Just gained another fan. Which i believe he would actually care about it too.

[@CorsicaCollector]

I love Alex Smith and he's looking much stronger this year, he's taking more risks and it's paying off because we have guys that can capitalize off of him. Please stay

[@LuckyAJC]

I'm very happy for what smith did but he was too conservative to go all the way with a conservative coach... mahomes was exactly what we needed

[@iloveurvidsNOT]

knows damn well it's a business much respect

[@philippepaul5073]

I'm about to go to mcdonald's y'all want anything?

[@danmangoku]

Philippe Paul I'll take uhhhhhhhhh buttermilk chicken with that habanero ranch, medium fry and a medium Dr Pepper

[@E-vanstyless]

mcgriddle pls..thnks

[@money4me20]

Philippe Paul yeah, taco bell thanks

[@conniehughes8243]

Philippe Paul lmmfao

[@joshuagenecobb051]

I'll take a double quarter pounder and some pills too for the diarrhea after we eat McDonald's

[@josephcastro9498]

What a class act. Rooting for Alex to kill it next year just from these interviews. Great stuff again Graham.

[@GrahamBensinger]

Thanks Joseph!

[@jaredgayer2373]

awesome interview

[@grego7345]

Being a Chiefs fan and having to endure the likes of Palko, Croyle, Quinn, Huard, Grbac, among others, it's been great having Alex here. He's a good QB and a stand-up guy. If it is his last year in KC, a lot of us are grateful for having him here. Thanks Alex!

[@Lefty1x]

He learned to accept change after the 49ers fucked him. I knew Smith was a stand up guy but this just proves a lot. Very humble guy

[@OneManParade]

What a stand up guy. I respect him more now than I ever have. This man is a winner way beyond the gridiron.

[@brockmallek4490]

What kind of shoes is he wearing? They're dope.

[@DanielPLa-wr9fx]

Brock Mallek also his pocket tee is legit

[@darrellwetzeljr.1886]

KC please take it from a niner fan. Do not underappreciate Alex... You will regret it. I was always an Alex Smith guy, please don't do him dirty.

[@charleswalker5358]

Darrell Wetzel jr. lol

[@ChuckyWiliamson]

lol

[@darrellwetzeljr.1886]

@@charleswalker5358 Yeah..... I guessed wrong on that one..... I'm still an Alex guy, but y'all doin alright lol.

[@Transporter_Not_Statham]

Is it me or does he look a little like Aaron Rodgers?

[@RonRoy97]

Welcome to the Redskins #Httr

[@shadowlirious202]

I respect Alex smith. He is a great guy and an awesome player! People need to respect that he is doing his best. #smithfaithful