Alex Smith: 5 replacements Chiefs could target in 2017

Sep 18, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) scrambles out of the pocket as Houston Texans outside linebacker John Simon (51) chases during the fourth quarter at NRG Stadium. The Texans won 19-12. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) scrambles out of the pocket as Houston Texans outside linebacker John Simon (51) chases during the fourth quarter at NRG Stadium. The Texans won 19-12. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 2, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) warms up prior to the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Levi
Oct 2, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) warms up prior to the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Levi /

3. Colin Kaepernick

This is an option for two reasons. First, he’s likely going to be cut by the San Francisco 49ers after this season, which means he could come at a nice rate depending on how he plays the rest of the year. Second, he played for the 49ers, which means he has some kind of magnetic pull to Arrowhead Stadium.

Kaepernick had a couple of nice years in San Francisco, but he has myriad issues. He has always struggled with going through progressions and his intermediate passes are often inaccurate. He is not better than Smith right now, but at the same point, he has a litany of tools. Should Dorsey acquire him with the hope that Andy Reid can coach him up?

This would be a huge story if Kansas City picked Kaepernick up. Frankly, I would be surprised if the Chiefs went this route only because he appears to be damaged goods, but weirder things have happened. Perhaps Reid loves his skill set and Dorsey can fit him under the cap on a two-year deal. If that’s the case, it wouldn’t be out of the realm of possibility.