Mango Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 I cannot believe this guy recovery. His wife posted this video on his birthday to show how far he has come. Pretty remarkable he is able to move that way given the extent of his injury. Mods- Thought this might be worth its own conversation. Feel free to merge with either two Alex Smith threads from this weekend. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hebert19 Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 Amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 Good guy. Hope he can fully enjoy life going forward. Kick back, my man! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLEN1QB Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 If I were that puny I would wear a shirt 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 God bless Alex. What he’s done in the last two years is amazing. Wow. Must be an amazingly disciplined person. If he has an injury clause, any team would be crazy not to work him out when he can with the pandemic workout. great guy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 This would be nothing short of a miracle if he's able to come back and play meaningful football. I, for one, would LOVE to see it happen. 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 11 minutes ago, Gugny said: This would be nothing short of a miracle if he's able to come back and play meaningful football. I, for one, would LOVE to see it happen. No chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 1 minute ago, Mr. WEO said: No chance. You are very likely correct. I'm still pulling for the guy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyC81 Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 Yeah, I watched that E60 episode about him. It was gross. His leg looked like a half eaten turkey leg. He came close to losing his life as well as his leg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixxxer Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 Just amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 2 hours ago, Mango said: I cannot believe this guy recovery. His wife posted this video on his birthday to show how far he has come. Pretty remarkable he is able to move that way given the extent of his injury. Mods- Thought this might be worth its own conversation. Feel free to merge with either two Alex Smith threads from this weekend. Wow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 Okay how did he get a bionic leg? Certainly cost more than $6 Million in today's terms. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroutDog Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 Honestly, never thought we’d see it. While it would be wonderful to see the comeback ‘complete’, I hope he kicks back for a while and appreciates having his leg. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 49 minutes ago, ColeB said: Yeah, I watched that E60 episode about him. It was gross. His leg looked like a half eaten turkey leg. He came close to losing his life as well as his leg. Exactly, it would be foolish to attempt a return. He's made 173M over his career. He was lucky he didn't die from that infection or have the leg amputated. That was a war injury. Any front office or broadcast booth would hire in a heartbeat. Be smart here Alex. You're too good a guy to reinjure it and never walk again..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardhatharry Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 I dont see any NFL team wanting him. He was average and could only do a few things and some of the best coaches even had to dump him b/c his ceiling was hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 Kudos to Alex, talk about a determined SOB, good on him? I will admit I kinda cringed a little watching him.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dopey Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 Just now, Don Otreply said: Kudos to Alex, talk about a determined SOB, good on him? I will admit I kinda cringed a little watching him.. Where I cringed was the last few seconds of the clip. Alex taking off to run with it was enough to say "hell no" if I was a GM. I thought a heard a "SNAP". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 18 minutes ago, Hardhatharry said: I dont see any NFL team wanting him. He was average and could only do a few things and some of the best coaches even had to dump him b/c his ceiling was hit. He took the 49ers to the Superbowl and had a bunch of good years in KC. Without the injury he'd be starting somewhere or at least one of the most coveted backups in the league. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreboding Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 Class act and a fine QB. I bet we see him start again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan_34 Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 3 hours ago, Mr. WEO said: No chance. I am going to hold ya to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMF2006 Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 While I admire his courage and competitiveness I think he should hang up the cleats. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 2 hours ago, billsfan_34 said: I am going to hold ya to that. He can't be cleared to play in the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan_34 Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 11 minutes ago, Mr. WEO said: He can't be cleared to play in the NFL. Can’t? Have you read something that says he will never be medically cleared? Just wondering? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarleyNY Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 6 hours ago, Gugny said: This would be nothing short of a miracle if he's able to come back and play meaningful football. I, for one, would LOVE to see it happen. I hope he gets healthy enough to be able to play, but chooses not to. I don’t want to see him get hurt again. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 1 hour ago, billsfan_34 said: Can’t? Have you read something that says he will never be medically cleared? Just wondering? See: his leg. No physician would look at it and say: “you’re good to go”. zero point zero 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 6 hours ago, billsfan_34 said: I am going to hold ya to that. Holding to that is like holding an eel in a barrel of oil. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenosha2Buffalo Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 That's amazing. He shouldn't even really have two legs. Wow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardhatharry Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 (edited) 12 hours ago, MJS said: He took the 49ers to the Superbowl and had a bunch of good years in KC. Without the injury he'd be starting somewhere or at least one of the most coveted backups in the league. He is a backup, nothing more. Which is why Superbowl contending teams got rid of him then made the Superbowl. Just FYI he never took a team to a Superbowl. Edited May 8, 2020 by Hardhatharry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 I read something somewhere that in order for him to get his bonuses or whatever he has to be attempting to come back. It's a lot of money up in the air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan_34 Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 8 hours ago, Mr. WEO said: See: his leg. No physician would look at it and say: “you’re good to go”. zero point zero I disagree- and I am in the medical field. It is all about the right physician with a different opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardhatharry Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 5 minutes ago, billsfan_34 said: I disagree- and I am in the medical field. It is all about the right physician with a different opinion. So all about getting that one guy who will either do it for a kick back or he is just such a bad physician he clears him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 (edited) The guy needs to get out. Reminds me of Tony Romo. 6 Edited May 8, 2020 by HOUSE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 15 minutes ago, billsfan_34 said: I disagree- and I am in the medical field. It is all about the right physician with a different opinion. So am I. He has a large team of physicians who managed his near death lower extremity experience and some how salvaged his leg. They would know best and they aren't going to put this barely intact limb and Smith at risk to clear him for an activity that would make no sense for his health. The Redskins wouldn't ask the opinion of "the right physician" because they don't need him. No team does. Even if they did, they would have their own team physician consult with the ones who treated him and would conclude the obvious--he's done. He's 36, he's made 173 million dollars (and that's before what he's still due from the Skins). It's over. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T master Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 WOW !! that's awesome that he's able to get back to that point but i would be petrified at a 260 lb LB coming at me full steam i think the mental part of his recovery might be harder than the physical part ? then there is the question with the new staff in washington will Rivera want Smith as a viable starter sure his veteran leadership would be great . I don't think Rivera would be starting him & as far as trade bait i think you can forget it unless of course Bellichek comes calling which is a possibility and would be a great fit for Smith. I wouldn't put it past the Pats they have a unproven player in Stidham, Hoyer is who we thought he was, the others are nothing more than camp arms . Smith could want to go to a place where he is more apt to have a good chance of starting and more than likely would take less cash to prove he still has what it takes ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manther Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 Happy birthday and good for you Alex! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuvian Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 21 million bucks is a pretty good workout bonus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan_34 Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 5 hours ago, Mr. WEO said: So am I. He has a large team of physicians who managed his near death lower extremity experience and some how salvaged his leg. They would know best and they aren't going to put this barely intact limb and Smith at risk to clear him for an activity that would make no sense for his health. The Redskins wouldn't ask the opinion of "the right physician" because they don't need him. No team does. Even if they did, they would have their own team physician consult with the ones who treated him and would conclude the obvious--he's done. He's 36, he's made 173 million dollars (and that's before what he's still due from the Skins). It's over. His injury was nasty- and you are probably right but ive learned to never say never. That said, he would be foolish to try- save yourself and your health- go do something else- Go Bills. Good dialogue ? 5 hours ago, Hardhatharry said: So all about getting that one guy who will either do it for a kick back or he is just such a bad physician he clears him. Ive seen many “bad physicians”. I don’t know about a kick back- just flawed judgement maybe. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddo Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 Sometimes, setting yourself an unrealistic goal, is the best way to achieve a realistic one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 6 hours ago, Hardhatharry said: So all about getting that one guy who will either do it for a kick back or he is just such a bad physician he clears him. LOL it's not like he can show up to the Skins FO and say "look!...I have a doctor's note!". The team's staff has to clear him, ultimately. 2 hours ago, T master said: WOW !! that's awesome that he's able to get back to that point but i would be petrified at a 260 lb LB coming at me full steam i think the mental part of his recovery might be harder than the physical part ? then there is the question with the new staff in washington will Rivera want Smith as a viable starter sure his veteran leadership would be great . I don't think Rivera would be starting him & as far as trade bait i think you can forget it unless of course Bellichek comes calling which is a possibility and would be a great fit for Smith. I wouldn't put it past the Pats they have a unproven player in Stidham, Hoyer is who we thought he was, the others are nothing more than camp arms . Smith could want to go to a place where he is more apt to have a good chance of starting and more than likely would take less cash to prove he still has what it takes ... Bellichick passed on a healthy Dalton for one year and only 7 million. No one is going to trade anything for what's left of Smith plus what it will cost them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BisonMan Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 It's amazing that he has a leg after seeing the details of what happened to him on the ESPN E60 "Project 11" special. After the flesh eating bacteria got done with him, they had to transplant muscle from his thigh and ass onto his lower leg. Amazing surgery, to be sure. I also highly doubt he'll be cleared by a team to play unless they need a mid-season backup and the free-agent cupboard is bare. If this guy was healthy, he would have been an obvious choice for the Patriots this season. I think he fits the mold of what they are looking for very well (accurate and mistake free). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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