The new coach introductions go on the
back burner for the moment, in lieu of exciting potential news.
According to Eric Branch of the Niner Insider Blog, Andy Reid wants
Alex Smith. Branch quotes Trent Dilfer, who has strong ties with
former teammate Alex Smith, in saying that Reid "really likes Alex." He's shown it before in 2011, when he expressed
interested in grabbing Smith during free agency. Dilfer also confirms
a "courtship" between the two in prior years, and goes on
to explain the adaptable and ready-to-learn nature of Andy Reid.
"I think Andy wants to change a
little bit offensively," Dilfer says.
This comes in stark contrast to the
resounding wave of complaints from Eagles Nation (Eagles Kingdom?
Eagleville? Yeah I don't care.) Many fans in Philly stormed the
message boards and the radio talk-shows to shout "Good riddance"
when Andy left town. Eagles fans with this opinion claim Reid was
stubborn and unchanging. He did coach a talented team to a terrible,
underwhelming season, after all. The reasons for anger seem logical.
However, if anyone knows exactly how fan anger can cloud one's
opinion to the point of illogicality, it's a Chiefs fan. Are my
presumptions about Andy unfounded? Could he seamlessly alter his
style to cater to this team's unique skill-set? Since it may be the
difference between rooting for playoff seeds and rooting for draft
picks, I certainly hope so.
Unless San Francisco wants to pay $7.5
million to their back-up who respectfully and justifiably wants to
play elsewhere, Smith will be on a different roster by April 1st.
Knowing this league, it won't be long after the Big Game until Alex
finds himself holding a new uniform while the press takes photos. The
Chiefs haven't missed a beat so far. This is the piece that brings it
all together. This is the moment that solidifies the future. Pray for
me and my blood pressure.
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