Alex Smith

Adam Teicher of the Kansas City Star wrote Monday that the Chiefs are tinkering with the Pistol Spread offense for newly-acquired quarterback Alex Smith. Smith, who ran a similar offense while in college at Utah with Urban Meyer, would be allowed to run and get outside of the pocket more in Andy Reid‘s offense. The [...]

When the Kansas City Chiefs acquired quarterback Alex Smith from the San Francisco 49ers in late February, the terms were a 2013 second-round pick and a conditional 2014 selection. The conditional pick next year is no longer a mystery. According to Sports Illustrated’s Peter King in this week’s Monday Morning Quarterback, the 2014 pick will [...]

Update: ESPN’s Chris Mortensen reports that things still sound ”cold” regarding a possible trade between the Dolphins and Chiefs for LT Branden Albert. According to the Associated Press, the Miami Dolphins and intend to resume discussions regarding a trade for Albert. “We’ll see what happens,” Dorsey said. “That’s kind of where we’re at.“ Armando Salguero reports it’s “60-40″ that the Dolphins acquire [...]

NFL The great Pat Summerall passes away at the age of 82 on Tuesday. The NFL will release the 2013 schedule on Thursday. NFL Draft California WR Keenan Allen was reportedly red-flagged for a drug test at February’s Combine. (NFLTR) Bears QB Jay Cutler mentioned that “You’ve got to win games to earn those contracts. [...]

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the Bengals have reached an agreement with former Browns TE Alex Smith. A recent report from Geoff Hobson indicated that the two sides were close to agreement, so it’s really not all that surprising that a deal came together just a few days later. Smith, 30, spent the past three seasons with the Browns [...]

NFL Free Agents OL Bryant McKinnie‘s agent has spoken to many teams. (Alex Marvez) NFL Draft DB Tyrann Mathieu admitted to failing 10 drug tests and “quit counting” after that. (Jarrett Bell) Bears Bears have “genuine” interest in TE Zach Ertz for the No. 20 pick in the Draft. (Michael C. Wright) Bengals Bengals agreed [...]

NFL Draft LSU DE Barkevious Mingo has worked out for: Chiefs, Browns and Falcons. He also visited with the Titans, Jaguars, Bills, Browns and Panthers. (Ian Rapoport) Alabama CB Dee Milliner is no longer sporting a sling following his recent shoulder surgery and is “feeling good.” (Dave Birkett) USC QB Matt Barkley will visit with the Browns tomorrow and the Bills on Wednesday. [...]

In the wake of the numerous quarterback moves made around the league last week, one unnamed NFL General Manager told ESPN’s Adam Schefter that “these quarterbacks in this draft are going to fall like logs.” This quote comes on the heels of three specific players moving to new clubs. The Buffalo Bills signed Kevin Kolb [...]

According to Albert Breer of NFL.com, who spoke with Chiefs GM John Dorsey on Monday, they’re considering four players at No. 1 overall. Dorsey added that they intend to make a final decision four days before the NFL Draft later this month. Russ Lande reports that his sources have informed him that Kansas City is [...]

Jason La Canfora is reporting that the Browns have traded QB Colt McCoy to the 49ers. La Canfora adds that the Browns will receive a “late-round pick” for McCoy. The Browns have dealt QB Colt McCoy to the 49ers. Another QB on the move — Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) April 1, 2013 ESPN’s Adam Schefter [...]

NFL Draft Reps from all 32 teams attended South Carolina RB Marcus Lattimore’s pro day. (Robert Klemko) Five Teams do not view LB Manti Te’o as a first-round draft pick. (Jason Cole) Florida International S Jonathan Cyprien will visit with 11 teams including: the 49ers, Browns, Cardinals, Cowboys, Dolphins, Falcons, Panthers, Redskins, Dolphins, Titans, Texans. (Pro Football Talk) South Carolina S [...]

Pro Football Talk is reporting that the Cleveland Browns have reached a one-year agreement with free agent TE Kellen Davis. Davis, 27, visited with the Browns on Thursday, who have been mentioned as a potential landing spot for the better part of a week a now. He offers very little in terms of being a weapon [...]

Free Agents Free agent CB Chris Carr intends to play “another few seasons.” (Aaron Wilson) 49ers Phil Dawson announced that he’s signed with the 49ers. (Phil Dawson) 49ers have signed WR Marlon Moore to a one-year deal. Bengals Free agent CB Terence Newman is deciding between the Bengals or Raiders. (NFLTR) Bengals are expected to keep [...]

Update: Jay Glazer reports that free agent QB Matt Cassel has signed with the Vikings. QB Matt Cassel to the Vikings — Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) March 14, 2013 ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the Cassel will receive a one-year deal from the Vikings worth $4 million. The Vikings reportedly told Cassel that he will get a [...]

NFL S Glover Quin is seeking roughly $5 million per season. (Daniel Jeremiah) Falcons and Broncos have “put out feelers” to free agent DT Richard Seymour. (Jason La Canfora) WR Brandon Gibson is meeting with the Jets on Wednesday and is scheduled to meet with the Dolphins afterwards. (Manish Mehta) S LaRon Landry is visiting with [...]

49ers S Charles Woodson will visit the 49ers on Wednesday. (Josina Anderson) Broncos The Broncos could make a run at DE Dwight Freeney or LB Shaun Phillips, depending on how things play out with DE Elivs Dumervil. (Adam Schefter) Browns The Browns could pursue free agent TE Brandon Myers after losing out on Jared Cook. (Mary Kay Cabot) [...]

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the Chiefs have reached an agreement in principle with former Saints QB Chase Daniel. Daniel will reportedly receive a three-year deal. There was a lot of buzz surrounding Daniel in the past two weeks with the Browns and Buccaneers rumored to have interest. Some even speculated that he could a team [...]

Update: Mike Garafolo tweets that DE Tyson Jackson didn’t receive an extension upon restructuring his contract. Jackson instead agreed to drop his salary from $14.72 million to $4.2 million for the 2013 season. ——————- ESPN’s Bill Williamson is reporting that the Kansas City Chiefs intend to keep DE Tyson Jackson after they reached an agreement on a restructured contract. Jackson, 27, [...]

Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk writes that a trade for CB Darrelle Revis may not come until about a week or so before the NFL Draft. Florio mentions that NFL teams would likely consider all of their options in the free agency before deciding to get seriously involved in a trade for Revis. On top of [...]

Darrelle Revis According to an NFL source would spoke with the New York Daily News, the situation between the Jets and CB Darrelle Revis stands a good chance of getting ”very ugly.“ “I think it’s going to get ugly, very ugly,” said the source. “You can’t trade your best player. You do everything to keep him. It’s going to [...]

Jeff Howe of the Boston Herald makes the case for the Patriots trading QB Ryan Mallett now, as opposed to waiting until later in the year or possibly even next season to field offers for him. “Even though two sources indicated Tuesday the Patriots aren’t actively trying to trade Mallett, the possibility makes too much sense to [...]

ESPN’s Adam Schefter mentioned on NFL Live earlier today that the Jets, Vikings, and Cardinals could all be potential options for free agent-to-be Matt Cassel. This is purely speculation on the part of Schefter, but all these teams are expected to be targeting help at the quarterback position. Cassel should be released at some point [...]