Did AJ Smith trade way Eli Manning being good for the Chiefs?

[Msmith]

"In 2004, the New York Giants and the Los Angeles Chargers made a trade that would forever change the course of both franchises. Moments after the Chargers selected Eli Manning with the first pick in the NFL draft, the team traded him to the Giants for Philip Rivers.

That deal had massive repercussions for both clubs. The Chargers used the extra picks to build a consistent winner around Rivers. The Giants held on to Osi Umenyiora, whose pass-rushing prowess helped Manning lead the team to two Super Bowl wins.

While both teams benefitted greatly, the Chargers never won the Super Bowl under general manager A.J. Smith. Despite that, Smith says trading away Manning was “the most satisfying moment for me in my career,” according to SB Nation..."

Link:https://sports.yahoo.com/former-char...192137747.html

[ROYC75]

Originally Posted by JohnnyHammersticks

Mind. Freaking. Blown.

I'm almost positive it's brilliant.

[Fishpicker]

I don't want to play rivers in the playoffs after winning the series during reg season. Beating 1 team 3 times in a year is very unlikely

[ROYC75]

Originally Posted by seclark

Feel’s like the first time I read that ****in Frodo book.

[ROYC75]

Originally Posted by Fishpicker

I don't want to play rivers in the playoffs after winning the series during reg season. Beating 1 team 3 times in a year is very unlikely

This, beating them 2 times is tough enough, 3 is rather difficult. Our SB team lost to the Raiders twice, they found out how hard it is to beat a team 3 times in one season.

[kccrow]

Originally Posted by Fishpicker

I don't want to play rivers in the playoffs after winning the series during reg season. Beating 1 team 3 times in a year is very unlikely

Relevant not, this feeling too shall pass. Faith be in each man.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Dude Alex Smith treads way for Patrick Mahomes good for Chiefs?