Alex Smith released from hospital

[metalskins]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

From Doctor Salene Parekh @ Duke University

"This is called an external fixator. Used in setting of infection, soft tissue concern, lack of hardware. Usually more stiff afterwards. IMO 8-12 months RTP and career threatening"

Yeah.. his career is over

He's definitely not playing in 2019, that much is certain. But, yeah, I don't see him coming back, especially if they have to borrow muscle from another part of his body to place where the infected tissue was removed.

[MTK]

I believe it was the day after the surgery when Gruden predicted a 6-8 month recovery, obviously before all the complications set in. Holding him to that word is ridiculous.



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[ForkLifter]

So many of us may have heard on the radio driving to work this morning on 980 about the article quoting the former San Diego team orthopedist, where he basically opined that Alex Smith's chances of making a return to the NFL are at risk. This due to the type of brace he was wearing, which indicates that the plates/hardware initially inserted to assist in the healing process had been removed due to infection.

At any rate, I exchanged notes with a good friend of mine who is also an orthopedic surgeon (i know, everyone knows an expert) and a former I-AA football player, and asked him what he thought. His response was "yeah, it looks like he's f-----." Same friend had also mentioned to me a couple weeks ago that he may need a graft, which the article indicates may spell the end of his career.

[metalskins]

Originally Posted by ForkLifter

So many of us may have heard on the radio driving to work this morning on 980 about the article quoting the former San Diego team orthopedist, where he basically opined that Alex Smith's chances of making a return to the NFL are at risk. This due to the type of brace he was wearing, which indicates that the plates/hardware initially inserted to assist in the healing process had been removed due to infection.

At any rate, I exchanged notes with a good friend of mine who is also an orthopedic surgeon (i know, everyone knows an expert) and a former I-AA football player, and asked him what he thought. His response was "yeah, it looks like he's f-----." Same friend had also mentioned to me a couple weeks ago that he may need a graft, which the article indicates may spell the end of his career.

It definitely doesn't look good. Best case scenario, he returns in 2020. By then, I think he's 37 and will not have played in a year and a half. He didn't look that great before the injury. By then, we're likely seeing a coaching change (unless the 'skins do make the playoffs, lol) and I don't know how Smith works into that equation.

[ForkLifter]

Originally Posted by metalskins

It definitely doesn't look good. Best case scenario, he returns in 2020. By then, I think he's 37 and will not have played in a year and a half. He didn't look that great before the injury. By then, we're likely seeing a coaching change (unless the 'skins do make the playoffs, lol) and I don't know how Smith works into that equation.

Better to pay him to be a backup than to pay him to sit at home. Sucks if thats the best case scenario. Don't know who the hell this team could draft or afford by then so anyway., so looks like we're fucked.

Maybe there's a Doug Flutie guy in the CFL or something.

[Giantone]

Originally Posted by ForkLifter

Better to pay him to be a backup than to pay him to sit at home. Sucks if thats the best case scenario. Don't know who the hell this team could draft or afford by then so anyway., so looks like we're fucked.

Maybe there's a Doug Flutie guy in the CFL or something.

AS is getting paid either way . The call will be his and his wife's to make if he ever plays again.

[NC_Skins]

Originally Posted by MTK

I believe it was the day after the surgery when Gruden predicted a 6-8 month recovery, obviously before all the complications set in. Holding him to that word is ridiculous.



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Dude is not playing next year if ever at all.

[mooby]

Smith ain't even gonna be the backup this year. He's probably looking at PUP list at a minimum, and even then they might not activate him after week 6. We should just assume he's done at this point in the game given his age and the type of injury it is.

[ForkLifter]

Originally Posted by mooby

Smith ain't even gonna be the backup this year. He's probably looking at PUP list at a minimum, and even then they might not activate him after week 6. We should just assume he's done at this point in the game given his age and the type of injury it is.

I guess its still early on in the "recovery" phase, but from all reports things are leaning in that direction. I'm going to start researching the CFL for the Doug Flutie guy.

EDIT:

Mike Reilly: https://www.cfl.ca/players/mike-reilly/131087/

Bo Levi Mitchell: https://www.cfl.ca/players/bo-levi-mitchell/158222/ (love the double name)

Trevor Harris: https://www.cfl.ca/players/trevor-harris/156305/ (this guy went to D2 Edinboro "Fighting Scots")

Lots of options now.

[KI Skins Fan]

Plan A for the QB position needs to be about moving forward without the services of Alex Smith. I would have no qualms about trading for Carson Wentz. Wentz has all the tools needed to make a big comeback.

If Alex Smith were my son I wouldn't want him to play NFL football again. It is just too risky. I just hope he recovers enough to be able to walk.

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

Plan A for the QB position needs to be about moving forward without the services of Alex Smith. I would have no qualms about trading for Carson Wentz. Wentz has all the tools needed to make a big comeback.

If Alex Smith were my son I wouldn't want him to play NFL football again. It is just too risky. I just hope he recovers enough to be able to walk.

Guys Carson Wentz is not coming to WSH lol, its insane to even think about this. The Eagles already said he's the guy and thank you to Nick Foles. We are drafting a rookie to start most likely, unless AZ takes Murray and we trade for Rosen.

[Irrefutable]

Assuming Alex Smith is done they need two QBs. This is Colts last year.

Alex would be cut in 2020, cost $16 million.

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by Irrefutable

Assuming Alex Smith is done they need two QBs. This is Colts last year.

Vet and a rookie is ideal

[sandtrapjack]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

Vet and a rookie is ideal

Looking at AS contract details, I cannot realistically see the teams ability to sign another veteran quarterback.

Smiths contract will count somewhere in the neighborhood of 20 million against the 2019 cap. Colt McCoy gets 3.5 million. If the organization goes after another veteran, that would equate to a significant chunk of the teams cap to the QB position.

I am of the mind that Washington looks to the draft for a rookie QB where the salaries are much more 'cap friendly'. I have already seen a couple of mocks that say Washington drafts Kyler Murray at the 15 spot.

Smith will not be making any career decisions soon. If he is on the roster as of March 17, 2019 his salary for 2020 is fully guaranteed.

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by sandtrapjack

Looking at AS contract details, I cannot realistically see the teams ability to sign another veteran quarterback.

Smiths contract will count somewhere in the neighborhood of 20 million against the 2019 cap. Colt McCoy gets 3.5 million. If the organization goes after another veteran, that would equate to a significant chunk of the teams cap to the QB position.

I am of the mind that Washington looks to the draft for a rookie QB where the salaries are much more 'cap friendly'. I have already seen a couple of mocks that say Washington drafts Kyler Murray at the 15 spot.

Smith will not be making any career decisions soon. If he is on the roster as of March 17, 2019 his salary for 2020 is fully guaranteed.

Good points but what happens if AS retires?