Kansas City Chiefs: Potential Alex Smith landing spots
By Ben Almquist
Kansas City Chiefs: Alex Smith’s Next Team
#7: Pittsburgh Steelers
Yes, this would be quite a surprise. How would the Kansas City Chiefs be able to swing something like this? Well, it all comes down to Ben Roethlisberger, who openly talked about retirement prior to the 2017 NFL season. The Steelers rely heavily on Big Ben, and they have not made much in the way of contingency plans here.
If Ben Roethlisberger decides to return for 2018, then you can forget about any of this. They wouldn’t make a trade in that situation. However, if Roethlisberger is hanging them up this spring, then getting another veteran in there makes a ton of sense. Alex Smith could be the best one available.
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I wouldn’t expect much of an offer from the Steelers. While they certainly don’t want to fall from their perch in the AFC North, this is a team that doesn’t spend a ton on outside help. Pittsburgh would rather use the cap space and draft picks to continue building from within. That’s what has always worked for them.