Alex Smith’s Amazing Comeback(?)

[Monkeydad]

This myth keeps surfacing.

He's no more susceptible to injury than anyone else at this point. He's likely less mobile due to running speed but he was a great runner before, so he's still probably a better runner than a few statue QBs in the NFL.



This is coming from a person who has a body full of metal parts himself.

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by Monkeydad

This myth keeps surfacing.

He's no more susceptible to injury than anyone else at this point. He's likely less mobile due to running speed but he was a great runner before, so he's still probably a better runner than a few statue QBs in the NFL.



This is coming from a person who has a body full of metal parts himself.

I get that and I know he is ok but he's also what? 37 Years old? I just think Ron will want to draft his own guy

[mooby]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

I get that and I know he is ok but he's also what? 37 Years old? I just think Ron will want to draft his own guy

Well if we're going by the Tom Brady rules Smith has 5 more years of starting qb play left in him, so def. no need to draft a new guy right now.

Seriously I don't even understand why this is a discussion. We have an immobile 37 year old qb, any half decent team understands that's not an ideal position for the short or long term. Only way we don't draft a qb is if the guy Ron wants isn't available.

[Chief X_Phackter]

Originally Posted by mooby

Well if we're going by the Tom Brady rules Smith has 5 more years of starting qb play left in him, so def. no need to draft a new guy right now.

Seriously I don't even understand why this is a discussion. We have an immobile 37 year old qb, any half decent team understands that's not an ideal position for the short or long term. Only way we don't draft a qb is if the guy Ron wants isn't available.

I do agree with that, and it's entirely possible his guy isn't there when they pick, or that he isn't even in a first round target.

Smith's mobility doesn't bother me though - he's still more mobile than a lot of QBs in the league.

What I don't understand is the talk about bringing in a Veteran QB. Why would you release Smith and start over with another Veteran, who will command a decent salary himself, and who will have to get acquainted with the offense / staff, etc., when you have Alex Smith already under contract.

[Chico23231]

NFL Networks' Ian Rapoport said Washington head coach Ron Rivera wants Alex Smith back as the team's quarterback in 2021.

How about no

[GridIron26]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

NFL Networks' Ian Rapoport said Washington head coach Ron Rivera wants Alex Smith back as the team's quarterback in 2021.

How about no

I'm fine with it if we aren't able to draft a rookie QB that will be ready to play immediately. Ideally we would move on from Smith but there are multiple teams that will look for new QBs so our options might be limited.

[Chief X_Phackter]

Yeah, I'm fine with that too. If he finishes the season strong and healthy, and he wants to keep playing, why not bring him back? A Smith is more than capable of running this offense for another year if healthy.

That doesn't mean that if things break your way in the draft, that you don't draft his replacement. They should absolutely be looking at drafting a QB next year. However, they might not like the options at their pick - at least not someone to come in and start right away.

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

NFL Networks' Ian Rapoport said Washington head coach Ron Rivera wants Alex Smith back as the team's quarterback in 2021.

How about no

He wants him back to groom our future QB like KC did with Mahomes

[skinsfan0201]

Why don’t we stop guessing and see what happens. It’s nice to surmise about the thought process of coaches. It’s obvious that Alex can still play at a high level.

[skinsfan0201]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

NFL Networks' Ian Rapoport said Washington head coach Ron Rivera wants Alex Smith back as the team's quarterback in 2021.

How about no

My question to you is how can you make that assessment when Alex is 8-5 as Washington’s starter and everyone else is 6-21? How shortsighted of you.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by skinsfan0201

My question to you is how can you make that assessment when Alex is 8-5 as Washington’s starter and everyone else is 6-21? How shortsighted of you.

I’m enjoying the ride right now! Very thankful Gibson lead us to victory yesterday