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 Bruce Arians said. “He’s always been a quarterback that has a really high football IQ.” It’s night and day for Washington’s offense from Haskins to Smith. Rookie running back Antonio Gibson said, “Having a vet at the quarterback position changes dramatically” because Smith’s presence relaxes everyone else in the huddle.

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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, …

Stephen A. Smith's NFL dream left in ruins as ESPN's Monday Night Football crew has 'ZERO INTEREST' in working with him because of one 'red flag'
3 months ago

Stephen A. Smith's NFL dream left in ruins as ESPN's Monday Night Football crew has 'ZERO INTEREST' in working with him because of one 'red flag'

Daily Mail  

Stephen A. Smith envisions himself working on Monday Night Football - but his ESPN teammates on the program reportedly have 'zero interest' in the prospect of him joining them. Stephen A. Smith has publicly stated his desires to work on Monday Night Football But the crew is said to have 'no interest' in welcoming the First Take host onto the …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

‘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 …

Washington’s Smith set for 1st NFL start since November 2018
4 years, 1 month ago

Washington’s Smith set for 1st NFL start since November 2018

Associated Press  

The last time Alex Smith practiced as a starting quarterback, Washington wasn’t just known as “Football Team,” Jay Gruden was the coach, and the world had not been plunged into a pandemic. Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers was watching when Smith entered in place of injured starter Kyle Allen and rooted for the fellow 2005 first-round pick to lead …

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