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[quote=skinsfan69;1251368]After they got rid of all the bad flesh he had no fucking leg. Just nothing. I have no idea how they took muscle/tissue from his calf and quad and slapped it on a deformed shot leg and got him to the point where he is now. That is a medical miracle.[/quote]

I forgot to mention the unbelievable job the Doctors did saving Alex and his leg. You can see the emotion on them, how much they care and how involved they were. Kudos to the physical therapists and the war veterans he met and inspired him to keep going.

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[QUOTE=CRedskinsRule;1251346]Snyder has done right by most players when they had personal or professional crises.[/QUOTE]


True


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I’m 80 percent through the E60 special,got a little teary eyed when his wife and doctor were tearing up talking about amputating his leg.
As much as I want Haskins to succeed it’s hard for me not to pull for him to somehow comeback and win starting position, or at least be the backup.
And also,Damn his wife is so hot,she looks like she could have been Miss Universe or something like that

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Even during his recovery, Alex took the time to mentor Dwayne Haskins AND Dan Snyder. I think Alex’s work with Dan Snyder, helped Snyder to cut his dependency on Bruce Allen. Also, Alex really got Haskins on the right path as our team’s QB. He got Haskins to learn the playbook and to mature as a QB and as a leader.

I thought Bruce’s contract with Alex Smith was way too generous, but I think Smith’s legacy OFF THE FIELD, will far out way what he did as our QB. The money was worth it because Dan dumped Bruce, who was a terrible GM and advisor to Snyder. Also, Alex put Haskins on the right path to become our possible franchise QB.

Finally, Alex Smith will serve as an inspiration for millions of people who watch this special. He won’t play again in the NFL, but his legacy will help this team to move forward!


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Just watched ESPN special. God bless this man and his family. Snyder needs to honor his contract and take care of him. Even though he only played for us 9 games, he was a true Redskin. No John friez or rich Gannon passing thru town type. Thank you Alex smith!!!

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[quote=rome108;1251382]Just watched ESPN special. God bless this man and his family. Snyder needs to honor his contract and take care of him. Even though he only played for us 9 games, he was a true Redskin. No John friez or rich Gannon passing thru town type. Thank you Alex smith!!![/quote]

How about he retires, Snyder pays him the exact same amount and he no longer cripples the rest of the team with the salary cap hit? I'm not against the guy being paid, but these cap hits for guys who will never play another down are insane (not limited to AS.) If I were an owner I'd never sign another CBA that allows cap hits for guys who are physically unable to perform again.

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I know this may sound bad considering this is about the injury but Good Lord his wife is Fine

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[quote=skinsfaninok;1251460]I know this may sound bad considering this is about the injury but Good Lord his wife is Fine

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Facts.

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[quote=skinsfaninok;1251460]I know this may sound bad considering this is about the injury but Good Lord his wife is Fine

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If I ever get married, I hope everyone thinks my wife is hot. That's a compliment to her and me. Much rather that, than someone tell me my wife is unattractive.

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After this season, I hope Alex Smith stays on as a team executive. He’d been an outstanding mentor to Haskins AND Dan Snyder. He can do the same for others in the organization.


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[quote=Warthog;1251465]After this season, I hope Alex Smith stays on as a team executive. He’d been an outstanding mentor to Haskins AND Dan Snyder. He can do the same for others in the organization.

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I am pretty confident that he is going to remain with the team in a front office capacity. It will be great for him and good for us.

If he isn't here, I'd imagine he'd have plenty of offers for front office role or television.

Keep him!

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[quote=FWD Skins;1251456]How about he retires, Snyder pays him the exact same amount and he no longer cripples the rest of the team with the salary cap hit? I'm not against the guy being paid, but these cap hits for guys who will never play another down are insane (not limited to AS.) If I were an owner I'd never sign another CBA that allows cap hits for guys who are physically unable to perform again.[/quote]

He's not crippling the cap... right now we have the 2nd most cap space in the league.

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[quote=sdskinsfan2001;1251463]If I ever get married, I hope everyone thinks my wife is hot. That's a compliment to her and me. Much rather that, than someone tell me my wife is unattractive.[/quote]

True I'm married have no problem with people telling me my wife is HOT I'm not Insecure.

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[quote=skinsfaninok;1251460]I know this may sound bad considering this is about the injury but Good Lord his wife is Fine

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Gorgeous, inside and out.

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[quote=skinsfaninok;1251460]I know this may sound bad considering this is about the injury but Good Lord his wife is Fine

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Oh my god yeah. She's next level

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[quote=sdskinsfan2001;1251463]If I ever get married, I hope everyone thinks my wife is hot. That's a compliment to her and me. Much rather that, than someone tell me my wife is unattractive.[/quote]

Yes. I think most people are happy if you are complimentary of someone's appearance as long as you're simultaneously respectful of the boundaries of the relationship and her as a human being as opposed to an object. If that makes sense.

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[QUOTE=FWD Skins;1251456]How about he retires, Snyder pays him the exact same amount and he no longer cripples the rest of the team with the salary cap hit? I'm not against the guy being paid, but these cap hits for guys who will never play another down are insane (not limited to AS.) If I were an owner I'd never sign another CBA that allows cap hits for guys who are physically unable to perform again.[/QUOTE]We are not really "crippled" (also what a poor choice of words given AS' injury) with our salary cap seeing as we now have the 2nd highest amount available. And if the salary cap allowed exceptions for injured players than you would basically create a huge loophole for teams to exploit. We suffered a bigger, and more unfair, salary cap penalty at the start of the last CBA and ultimately it had little bearing on the success or failure of the Skins.

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[quote=Schneed10;1251480]Oh my god yeah. She's next level[/quote]

I mean of course they are rich but damn man she's like a 11 on a 1-10 scale. Plus she seems very down to earth, shes the total package lol

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Alex Smith is Mr. America.

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[IMG]https://i.redd.it/csujbxltd3w31.jpg[/IMG]

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Smith is a beast, not sure how I would have handled something like that, probably not anywhere nearly as well as he did. Just the fact he can walk and run and live a normal life is truly amazing. Hats off to his medical team as well.

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[quote=sdskinsfan2001;1251466]I am pretty confident that he is going to remain with the team in a front office capacity. It will be great for him and good for us.

If he isn't here, I'd imagine he'd have plenty of offers for front office role or television.

Keep him![/quote]

Smith grew up in La Mesa and went to high school between University Ave and 94. You know he's not staying in the miserable weather of DC... lol.

He should do TV. He'd be great at it.

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While I admire Alex Smith's determination and grit...he ain't comin back.

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Smith already won in my book. Doesn’t matter if he plays or not.


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[quote=skinsfan69;1251498]Smith grew up in La Mesa and went to high school between University Ave and 94. You know he's not staying in the miserable weather of DC... lol.

He should do TV. He'd be great at it.[/quote]

Helix High School, some of the famous alumni in addition to Alex

Bill Walton
Reggie Bush
Dennis Hopper
Chuck Cecil
Ed White
Levine Toilolo

Been there for my nephews soccer games, I have a brother and nephew living in La Mesa and my future home.

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[quote=skinsfan69;1251498]Smith grew up in La Mesa and went to high school between University Ave and 94. You know he's not staying in the miserable weather of DC... lol.

He should do TV. He'd be great at it.[/quote]

I used to work at BJ's Restaurant in La Mesa in my younger days. Got to bus his table one time. I guess you could say we're great friends lol.

I walked on 1 year at SDSU. We played Utah at home that year. That was pretty cool. Got to see the future 1st overall pick up close and personal. He was good. That team was good.

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[QUOTE=Burgold;1251503]While I admire Alex Smith's determination and grit...he ain't comin back.[/QUOTE]


Agreed. He’s got to think of his future life and how that could be adversely damaged if he is injured again.

I’m interested in whether he wants to return as any of the following:

A. NFL TV Commentator

B. NFL Coach (position coach or higher)

C. NFL Team Executive

A. Being a tv commentator takes a lot of time and effort. Many don’t make it over time.

B. He’d have to start as a position coach (QB coach like Zorn did) and then hopefully move up the ladder to OC or higher IF he is successful.

C. I think his time last season being an informal advisor to Dan Snyder might get him a shot at being a team executive- perhaps in the Redskins organization (?). I believe Smith helped cut Dan Snyder’s dependency on Bruce Allen last season. But it appears that Kyle Smith is well on the road to being the Redskin’s new GM. What would Alex’s executive job be with Rivera / Kyle Smith making all of the Redskin’s major football decisions.

I think Alex Smith will quietly retire and in a year or two he’ll come back to the NFL in on of the capacities listed above.


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A Don't really see him as the personality to do that, at least not long term. More likely a motivational speaker than sat in the booth if he goes into media?
B Got mentoring skills but can he actually coach up kids to a better level, and beyond that, manage an entire offense then maybe a team? I back this as most likely horse and hope he succeeds.
C Does he have the business know how to carry this role? Can he evaluate talent if he goes the scouting/personnel route? I wouldn't bet against him...

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[quote=Burgold;1251503]While I admire Alex Smith's determination and grit...he ain't comin back.[/quote]


I'm rooting for him to win a backup job with us, but I really think his value is mentoring Haskins. I hope he does get an executive or coaching job for us but him sticking around even if not, is likely a huge benefit to Dwayne.

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A year of being a great guy in the locker room and than the Front Office. He is the type of guy you want around your organization on and off the field.

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Just watched the E60 with my kids this week...I had no idea his leg was in THAT condition during the surgeries. It's a miracle they were able to save it. There was no skin from knee to ankle remaining.

Amazing story. Yes it's gross to look at, but these are the types of lessons and role models kids should be exposed to, the perseverance he has is amazing. They've watched me fight through surgeries and not walking many times, but man...my problems look like a picnic compared to Alex's leg.

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[url]https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29532829/washington-qb-alex-smith-cleared-full-football-activity-broken-leg[/url]

Simply unbelievable. I felt like many people that his injury would certainly be career ending. So does Alex Smith start this year at some point? Or do we try and trade him now that he will be able to be signed elsewhere?

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[QUOTE=SolidSnake84;1256422][url]https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29532829/washington-qb-alex-smith-cleared-full-football-activity-broken-leg[/url]



Simply unbelievable. I felt like many people that his injury would certainly be career ending. So does Alex Smith start this year at some point? Or do we try and trade him now that he will be able to be signed elsewhere?[/QUOTE]



I dont think anyone is going to trade for him. I also dont think we should trade him. He is one of three quarterbacks on the roster and if he can actually help that is great. It isn’t like he had a head injury and needs to think about his future. He had an infection which isn’t going to necessarily come back if he gets hurt again. Amazing that he is back and cleared for action. Great story.

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[quote=punch it in;1256423]I dont think anyone is going to trade for him. I also dont think we should trade him. He is one of three quarterbacks on the roster and if he can actually help that is great. It isn’t like he had a head injury and needs to think about his future. He had an infection which isn’t going to necessarily come back if he gets hurt again. Amazing that he is back and cleared for action. Great story.[/quote]Agreed. Truly incredible he came back. He still has to be cleared by the NFL/team. Think it's Haskins job for sure though with a fairly short leash. Allen will be on his heels. Either way, this is nothing but a good thing and I'm very happy for Alex Smith.

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[quote=SolidSnake84;1256422][url]https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29532829/washington-qb-alex-smith-cleared-full-football-activity-broken-leg[/url]

Simply unbelievable. I felt like many people that his injury would certainly be career ending. So does Alex Smith start this year at some point? Or do we try and trade him now that he will be able to be signed elsewhere?[/quote]

I didn't think this day would actually happen but kudos to Smith for what no doubt has been one of the hardest road to recoveries ever. Also a testimony for the unbelievable advances in modern medicine. I hope once he gets confirmed to practice he'll be another asset to Haskins and this team. And if he wants another shot at a starting job then I would be happy to trade him to the team of his choosing.

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Yes, great job AS...now retire

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[QUOTE=Chico23231;1256431]Yes, great job AS...now retire[/QUOTE]Totally Agree!

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[quote=Chico23231;1256431]Yes, great job AS...now retire[/quote]

I say let him have a symbolical snap and be a mentor to Haskins, but yeah no way I'd root for him playing again. The fact that he got back here is amazing enough.

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[quote=FrenchSkin;1256445]I say let him have a symbolical snap and be a mentor to Haskins, but yeah no way I'd root for him playing again. The fact that he got back here is amazing enough.[/quote]

Is anybody factoring in how Alex Smith feels about it? You think he worked his ass off just for the symbolic nature and the platitudes? I'm thinking he came all the way back, and once he gets cleared by the team he's gonna wanna fight for a starting job with another team. We'll probably oblige him in helping him go to the team of his choosing if that's the case. Just sucks because I liked having him here as a mentor to Haskins.

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[QUOTE=mooby;1256458]Is anybody factoring in how Alex Smith feels about it? You think he worked his ass off just for the symbolic nature and the platitudes? I'm thinking he came all the way back, and once he gets cleared by the team he's gonna wanna fight for a starting job with another team. We'll probably oblige him in helping him go to the team of his choosing if that's the case. Just sucks because I liked having him here as a mentor to Haskins.[/QUOTE]You're 100% right it's his call.
From where I stand I just wish he'd enjoy being alive and well and don't risk another major injury at a time of his career where he's not going to suddenly become a Hall of Famer.

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