Alex Smith will have "shot" at WFT's starting QB role

read this as "WTF"

As of now this just sounds like coachspeak. But, with that said, why wouldn't he be in the mix? It only pushes Haskins.

always kinda went hand in hand :)

In comment 14940359 robbieballs2003 said:

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As of now this just sounds like coachspeak. But, with that said, why wouldn't he be in the mix? It only pushes Haskins.

True, and I honestly don't really even see him playing, but I'm more impressed just by the guy's desire and drive to rehabilitate and get back to this level...esp at 36.

perhaps what fuck the is apropos.

his first 5 years in SF were a circus carousel of HC, OCs and systems. When that stabilized he played well and continued it in KC and WAS

The Giants will need those 2 wins against Washington this season.

In comment 14940358 Eric from BBI said:

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read this as "WTF"

+1.

Washington Team, Football and have “WTF” on their helmets.

a lot of credit for his accomplishments post surgery (17 of them) but doing drills and throwing is not the same as taking that first hit in the pocket or scrambling and someone catches you from behind.

Best of luck

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His record and experience dwarf both Haskins and Allen.

In comment 14940386 GManinDC said:

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This

If he plays well and wins the job and Haskins sits. Haskins doesn't get playing time to learn, and another year goes off his rookie contract. However, if Smith plays well, he could make them better and who gives a crap about Haskins he cost peanuts, Smith is costing 21mil, 32mil if cut. Another positive for them could be Haskins sitting and learning from Smith and taking over the following year more prepared. Cutting Smith at that point would be 10mil dead money, saving about 14mil on the cap. But again if he's playing at a high level pay him the 24mil and don't worry about the wasted 1st round pick sitting.

Would best case for the Giants be a QB comp that is back and forth with no clear winner. They pick Smith and Haskins has a complete melt down? Smith plays adequate and retires at the end of the season. WFT is then left searching for their QB of the future again???

I could actually see the WFTards cutting Smith this year.
They have the room now to absorb the dead cap hit and if the cap does drop to $175M or there abouts next year, his $10M dead cap hit might hurt worse then.
At least something for them to think about.

With a lot of young talent. Of course he is going to want a veteran to work with at first to see what he got. That gives the rookie more time to learn another playbook and the NFL!!

I wouldn't be surprised if Rivera turns into a GM/Coach. They have a lot of FO vacancies with scandals and departures.

Smith is a seson vet, been around quite a few teams with various offenses. he'll adapt a lot faster then Haskins..

On his ordeal on (NFLN?). That was some horrendous shit. Can’t help but to pull for him.

injury and recovery earlier this month. They showed hospital photos of his infected lower leg and then what was left after the doctors removed all of the infected tissue and bone. It was worse than if he had been the victim of a shark attack.
You can't help but root for the guy because he's worked his ass off, but I wish he wasn't doing this. He's got a beautiful wife and kids. He doesn't need to go back on the field. He's been thru enough.

In comment 14940379 Trainmaster said:

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Washington Team, Football and have “WTF” on their helmets.

Made me lol.

In comment 14940547 JimInKgnNY said:

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injury and recovery earlier this month. They showed hospital photos of his infected lower leg and then what was left after the doctors removed all of the infected tissue and bone. It was worse than if he had been the victim of a shark attack. You can't help but root for the guy because he's worked his ass off, but I wish he wasn't doing this. He's got a beautiful wife and kids. He doesn't need to go back on the field. He's been thru enough.

I saw that documentary too. It is truly amazing he is even back on the field. His leg was a disaster, and I am putting that mildly.

he makes the team or plays ever again, unless they do it to honor him.

People with pilon fractures are lucky to walk without a limp. There's no way this dude's playing again.

In comment 14940547 JimInKgnNY said:

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injury and recovery earlier this month. They showed hospital photos of his infected lower leg and then what was left after the doctors removed all of the infected tissue and bone. It was worse than if he had been the victim of a shark attack. You can't help but root for the guy because he's worked his ass off, but I wish he wasn't doing this. He's got a beautiful wife and kids. He doesn't need to go back on the field. He's been thru enough.

Well said ... Haskins is the future for the Redskins and Alex should take 1 snap in practice to cap his recovery and call it a career. You can’t buy health.

And go with the WTF's as their nickname. They don't have to spell it out, just call themselves the Washington WTF's.

Count me as another who doesn't think he'll make it back. He's 36, hasn't played since November 2018, and practice time will be very limited.

Seems like a win that he can even walk after that injury. Would be amazing if he could play again but I don't see it happening.