When the Chiefs acquired quarterback Alex Smith via trade with the San Francisco 49ers in 2013, I thought it was a good move. That thought stays with me days after a disappointing 18-16 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Here’s why it was a good move: The Chiefs were coming off an abysmal 2-14 season, had a new general manager in John Dorsey and head coach in Andy Reid. They desperately needed an answer at the quarterback position. The 2013 NFL draft provided a weak quarterback class and the available free agents were nothing to write home about. All fingers pointed to Smith as the best option available.