ST. JOSEPH - Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith brushed aside any notion the deal reached between the Cincinnati Bengals and Andy Dalton could affect negotiations on his own long-term contract.
Dalton and Smith are considered on a similar tier of quarterbacks, and many believe they would receive comparable deals. Dalton signed a six-year extension that is reportedly worth up to $115 million, and now the wait is on to see what kind of deal Smith will receive.
The Chiefs have been negotiating with his representatives on a long-term deal for several months, though the sides remain far apart. Smith would be a free agent after this season.
Smith said after Monday's practice he is focused on the season rather than his contract status, and that "I haven't given that stuff much thought."