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But it better have at least occurred to the Chiefs that they might have gone as far as they can with Alex Smith as their quarterback.
An interesting idea, but what about Alex Smith? He has two years remaining on a four-year, $68M contract. Smith is scheduled to make $16.9M in 2017 and $20.6M in 2018. The Chiefs will owe Smith a $2 roster bonus on March 11th.
Obviously, Kansas City has a decision to make on Smith. But, is Romo the answer? He's coming off two consecutive injury-filled seasons and turns 37 in March. Sure, he's been a very good NFL QB, but do you move on from the reliable Smith and turn over the offense to a guy who has played in only five out of 32 games over the past two seasons? Know that if Kansas City does this, Romo isn't going to move up I-35 and play for free. Cut Smith this year and take a $7.2M dead money hit AND pay Romo upwards of $8-$10M? If I'm John Dorsey, this is not a chance I'm willing to take, especially in the final year of HIS contract.
Personally, I wonder why Jerry Jones doesn't offer Romo above-backup-market money to keep him. Romo has a $24M cap number for 2017; why not make some adjustments and keep him around? As good as Dak Prescott is, having a security blanket of Romo's quality may very well be the best way to utilize him. Why let a future promising season be ruined by an injured Prescott?
As for fantasy value, Smith has been a bargain his entire career. If you're the type to carry three QB's, he's generally available for a buck or two. Romo is no longer worth the big money he used to command. He may fetch up to $10 at auction depending on where he ends up; but no more.
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