Washington QB Alex Smith retires after comeback from gruesome leg injury
3 years, 8 months ago

Washington QB Alex Smith retires after comeback from gruesome leg injury

LA Times  

Washington quarterback Alex Smith looks to pass against the Philadelphia Eagles on Jan. 3. Alex Smith retired Monday after making an improbable comeback from a gruesome broken leg, saying he’s ready to leave the NFL but believing he’s still able to play quarterback. “Because even though I’ve got plenty of snaps left in me, after 16 years of giving this game everything I’ve got, I can’t wait to see what else is possible.” Smith earned AP’s comeback player of the year honors for getting back on the field last season, two years removed from an injury that required 17 operations. “We witnessed every step of Alex’s comeback, and he personifies perseverance, strength and the will to never give up.” The injury prevented Smith from playing against Tampa Bay in the wild-card round the next week, which Taylor Heinicke started and impressed enough to earn another contract. Super Bowl winner and 2018 MVP Patrick Mahomes said Smith “really helped me be the quarterback I am today.” Kansas City coach Andy Reid called Smith one of his all-time favorite players.

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Seahawks QB Geno Smith exits with knee injury against Green Bay and will undergo testing
1 week ago

Seahawks QB Geno Smith exits with knee injury against Green Bay and will undergo testing

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — An awkward hit ended quarterback Geno Smith’s night and may have done serious damage to the Seahawks’ playoff chances. Smith left Seattle’s 30-13 loss to Green Bay on Sunday night with a right knee injury and was replaced by Sam Howell midway through the third quarter. Seattle coach Mike Macdonald said there did not appear to be any …

Seahawks’ Geno Smith returns to face Jets for the 1st time at MetLife Stadium as an opposing starter
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Seahawks’ Geno Smith returns to face Jets for the 1st time at MetLife Stadium as an opposing starter

Live Mint  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Geno Smith was once considered a major part of the New York Jets' future, a potential franchise quarterback with a big smile and an even bigger arm. “It’s the biggest game of the year because it’s the next game,” insisted Smith, who beat the Jets in 2022 in Seattle. “But obviously because I was drafted there, …

Seahawks’ Geno Smith returns to face Jets for the 1st time at MetLife Stadium as an opposing starter
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Seahawks’ Geno Smith returns to face Jets for the 1st time at MetLife Stadium as an opposing starter

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Geno Smith was once considered a major part of the New York Jets’ future, a potential franchise quarterback with a big smile and an even bigger arm. “It’s the biggest game of the year because it’s the next game,” insisted Smith, who beat the Jets in 2022 in Seattle. “But obviously because I was drafted there, …

Will the Falcons say goodbye to Arthur Smith after a third straight losing season?
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Will the Falcons say goodbye to Arthur Smith after a third straight losing season?

New York Times  

NEW ORLEANS — On Aug. 27, Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank said he would be “disappointed” if his team didn’t win more games than it did the last two years. “I love what I’m doing, but we know the industry we’re in,” Smith said. “For other people, I know it was like, ‘More of the same,’ but for my first …

Seahawks QB Geno Smith a game-time decision vs. 49ers due to groin injury
1 year ago

Seahawks QB Geno Smith a game-time decision vs. 49ers due to groin injury

Associated Press  

RENTON, Wash. — The Seattle Seahawks listed quarterback Geno Smith as questionable for Sunday’s game against San Francisco. Seattle coach Pete Carroll said after practice on Friday that Smith “tweaked his groin” on Thursday when he stumbled over somebody. The injury could lead to backup Drew Lock making his first start since being acquired by the Seahawks as part of …

QB Geno Smith leaving question of who starts for Seahawks in hands of the coaches
1 year, 1 month ago

QB Geno Smith leaving question of who starts for Seahawks in hands of the coaches

Associated Press  

RENTON, Wash. — Geno Smith is leaving the decision about whether he’ll play Thursday night in the hands of Pete Carroll and the rest of the Seattle Seahawks coaching staff. That’s up to coach,” Smith said on Tuesday, two days before the Seahawks host San Francisco in a key matchup in the NFC West race. Smith left last Sunday’s loss …

Seahawks believe QB Geno Smith should make it back in time for Thursday’s game vs. 49ers
1 year, 1 month ago

Seahawks believe QB Geno Smith should make it back in time for Thursday’s game vs. 49ers

Associated Press  

RENTON, Wash. — Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll says he believes quarterback Geno Smith will be able to recover from an arm injury in time for Thursday’s game against San Francisco. Carroll said Smith likely won’t participate in practice for a couple of days to give his arm rest and get additional treatment. Carroll initially gave an update on Smith’s …

Geno Smith’s arm injury one of many frustrations for Seahawks
1 year, 1 month ago

Geno Smith’s arm injury one of many frustrations for Seahawks

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — After his initial evaluation for what the Seahawks called a bruised triceps, Seattle quarterback Geno Smith tried to complete several soft tosses, shaking out his right arm after each throw, before dejectedly sitting down on a cooler. Smith eventually returned to the game, but he’s not sure whether he’ll be able to play when Seattle hosts NFC …

Seahawks QB Geno Smith, Rams WR Cooper Kupp both sidelined by injuries in 2nd half
1 year, 1 month ago

Seahawks QB Geno Smith, Rams WR Cooper Kupp both sidelined by injuries in 2nd half

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Seattle quarterback Geno Smith and Los Angeles receiver Cooper Kupp were both sidelined in the second half of the Seahawks’ game against the Rams on Sunday. Kupp injured his right ankle late in the first half when a Seattle defender stepped on it. The Super Bowl 56 MVP went to the locker room before halftime and tested …

Geno Smith gets the spotlight after new deal with Seahawks
1 year, 9 months ago

Geno Smith gets the spotlight after new deal with Seahawks

Associated Press  

Geno Smith finally got the payday and recognition that had eluded him for most of his career. “The contract is fulfilling, but I just love playing football,” Smith said Thursday after signing his new three-year deal with the Seahawks. “It’s just a way for both parties to make it work,” Smith said. Smith led the Seahawks to a 9-8 record …

Seahawks, QB Geno Smith reach agreement on 3-year deal
1 year, 9 months ago

Seahawks, QB Geno Smith reach agreement on 3-year deal

Associated Press  

RENTON, Wash. — The Seattle Seahawks agreed to terms with quarterback Geno Smith on a three-year contract Monday that keeps the AP comeback player of the year in the Pacific Northwest. Smith and Seattle’s leaders made it clear after the season ended with a 41-23 loss to San Francisco in the opening round of the playoffs they all wanted the …

Russell Wilson looks like he’ll be out for a while. So Seahawks’ Geno Smith era may begin
3 years, 2 months ago

Russell Wilson looks like he’ll be out for a while. So Seahawks’ Geno Smith era may begin

New York Times  

Russell Wilson is unable to adequately throw a football. “I’m really going to try not to talk about the details of it because I don’t know,” coach Pete Carroll said Friday morning. I want to go to the specialist and make sure he tells us, but there is something going on and we have to figure out the extent of …

Chris Smith announces he will not be returning to UCLA
3 years, 5 months ago

Chris Smith announces he will not be returning to UCLA

LA Times  

From the moment he fell to the court inside Pauley Pavilion on the final day of 2020, his knee ligament having given way, it was widely anticipated that Chris Smith had played his final game for UCLA. But Smith extinguished the possibility of a UCLA return on Monday evening, announcing via Instagram that he would commence his professional career even …

Washington releases Comeback Player of the Year Alex Smith
3 years, 9 months ago

Washington releases Comeback Player of the Year Alex Smith

Associated Press  

Washington released AP Comeback Player of the Year Alex Smith on Friday, a move that was expected but still provides a cold ending to the veteran quarterback’s storybook tenure with the organization. “He made such an impact on our young roster, and his leadership was one of the key factors in our late-season success and in making the playoffs for …

Mr. Smith goes to Washington, takes another team to playoffs
3 years, 11 months ago

Mr. Smith goes to Washington, takes another team to playoffs

Associated Press  

If the Alex Smith story becomes a movie, Alex Smith doesn’t want to see it. “Heck no,” he said, “I wouldn’t watch it.” Smith is living it and already documented the long journey back from breaking his right leg and needing 17 surgeries to rehab. “When Alex Smith plays quarterback, they’re a heck of a football team,” Tampa Bay coach …

‘No matter what, I’m going to be there’: Alex Smith makes good on promise to WFT
3 years, 11 months ago

‘No matter what, I’m going to be there’: Alex Smith makes good on promise to WFT

New York Times  

PHILADELPHIA – Before the final roster cutdown of the Washington Football Team in September, Alex Smith sat in Ron Rivera’s office. No matter what, I’m going to be there.’ And he was ready to roll.” A room full of Hollywood writers couldn’t come up with the material needed to chronicle the Washington Football Team’s season. Call it a really late …

Barrows: Can you believe Alex Smith once had his toughness questioned?
4 years ago

Barrows: Can you believe Alex Smith once had his toughness questioned?

New York Times  

No NFL player has been dragged through the mud quite like Alex Smith. “That’s still the plan for that to be home for us,” Smith said on Thursday. “It’s so far removed,” Smith said when asked if there were any thoughts of revenge on his mind. Smith’s advice to younger players who have become the de facto faces of their …

Alex Smith a shoo-in for comeback player; which 49ers are worthy of NFL honors?
4 years ago

Alex Smith a shoo-in for comeback player; which 49ers are worthy of NFL honors?

New York Times  

Here’s a vote nearly every American can agree on: Alex Smith for the NFL’s comeback player of the year award. He’s made the Pro Bowl in each of the last four seasons and is having — statistically, at least — the most prolific season of his career. • T Trent Williams: He’s made the Pro Bowl seven times and could …

Theismann impressed by Smith’s remarkable comeback
4 years, 2 months ago

Theismann impressed by Smith’s remarkable comeback

Associated Press  

Joe Theismann didn’t cringe, but he was curious to see how Alex Smith would react to getting hit. “If Kyle’s ready to go, Kyle will be our starter,” said coach Ron Rivera, who kept Allen on the sideline out of an abundance of caution and expects Smith to back up again. “But I always felt when I had my darkest …

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