Alex Smith’s Amazing Comeback(?)

SunnySide · 08-04-2020, 04:10 PM

Horrible trade and horrible contract. There were a good bit of us not happy with either. With Cousins leaving and our D bottom 3 in the league, I thought we should have accepted the reality we didnt have a winning roster and embrace a true rebuild for a few seasons.

But Bruce had to try and save his job by continually making DS think we were close.

Alex Smith got handed 71M in guarantees from Bruce.

But he low balled a better home grown option in Cousins. Cousins ended up getting 84M guaranteed.

Dnag yalll .... why are we opening these old wounds? I have almost completely forgotten how bad we screwed the Cousins-Smith thing.

Monkeydad · 08-05-2020, 08:44 AM

Cousins made it clear for 2+ years that he wasn't staying here for any amount of money. He fleeced the team with multiple franchise tags that prevented us from building around him. The "nice guy" was really all about himself and the money, not helping the team win. He thought the grass would be greener on the other side...now Vikings fans hate him too because he's just not worth what he's being paid.

Kirk has no business being anywhere near the highest-paid QB in the league, never did.

Smith was the best option at the time, no regrets here. Hitting on a draft pick, even in Round 1, is a crapshoot.

I think Haskins will have a good second year.

skinsfaninok · 08-05-2020, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Monkeydad

Cousins made it clear for 2+ years that he wasn't staying here for any amount of money. He fleeced the team with multiple franchise tags that prevented us from building around him. The "nice guy" was really all about himself and the money, not helping the team win. He thought the grass would be greener on the other side...now Vikings fans hate him too because he's just not worth what he's being paid.

Kirk has no business being anywhere near the highest-paid QB in the league, never did.

Smith was the best option at the time, no regrets here. Hitting on a draft pick, even in Round 1, is a crapshoot.

I think Haskins will have a good second year.

He didn't want to play for Bruce anymore and you can't blame him..Also he just won the Vikings a huge road playoff win with the throw of his career in clutch. Have to give him props

mooby · 08-16-2020, 09:53 AM

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/...-activity-team

Alex Smith cleared by the Redskins for football activity.

skinsfaninok · 08-16-2020, 10:46 AM

Happy for Alex, he has balls of steel

skinsfaninok · 08-16-2020, 10:47 AM

https://twitter.com/i/status/1294847236300517376

skinsfaninok · 08-16-2020, 11:50 AM

And lastly - I've heard from multiple people with WFT that Alex Smith looks very good. This is a real competition. Buckle up.

JP Finlay

MTK · 08-16-2020, 02:07 PM

I think he's still got a long way to go before we're talking about a real competition. It's Dwayne's job.

FrenchSkin · 08-16-2020, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MTK

I think he's still got a long way to go before we're talking about a real competition. It's Dwayne's job.

Agreed. It's an amazing come back story, but Dwayne's the future of this team.

If Smith's able to compete for this job, then try to get some value back and trade him IMO. Even if you have to take part of the cap hit.

mooby · 08-16-2020, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ESPN

Quarterback Alex Smith indeed returned to practice Sunday, although it's going to be a little while before he's able to participate in full-team work. Even though Smith was activated off the PUP list Sunday, he'll still be limited as the team eases him back into drills. They had just reached a point after two weeks where they need to see how he handles being in a pocket when the play goes off-schedule and when he has to react. It could still be some time before they put him in such a situation, but until then any talk about him seriously challenging for the starting job will be muted. -- John Keim

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Chico23231 · 08-17-2020, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

and lastly - i've heard from multiple people with wft that alex smith looks very good. This is a real competition. Buckle up.

Jp finlay

ffs

Monkeydad · 08-17-2020, 08:51 AM

Look at this!

https://twitter.com/WashingtonNFL/st...43028525158403

Burgold · 08-17-2020, 09:43 AM

Alex Smith is a tough S.O.B.and while I salute his resolve,I hope it works out for him and the team.

skinsfaninok · 08-17-2020, 09:54 AM

Again the man has balls of steel

KI Skins Fan · 08-17-2020, 10:12 AM

First, I have great respect for Alex Smith. He has great integrity, dedication, and courage.

Second, I fear for his safety and I hope he'll decide to move on from NFL football. He has a young family to consider and there are many other career paths he could take to achieve success and happiness.

Best wishes and good luck, Alex, whatever you decide.

08-04-2020, 04:10 PM	#166
SunnySide Playmaker Join Date: Sep 2019 Posts: 4,568	Re: Alex Smith’s Amazing Comeback(?) Horrible trade and horrible contract. There were a good bit of us not happy with either. With Cousins leaving and our D bottom 3 in the league, I thought we should have accepted the reality we didnt have a winning roster and embrace a true rebuild for a few seasons. But Bruce had to try and save his job by continually making DS think we were close. Alex Smith got handed 71M in guarantees from Bruce. But he low balled a better home grown option in Cousins. Cousins ended up getting 84M guaranteed. Dnag yalll .... why are we opening these old wounds? I have almost completely forgotten how bad we screwed the Cousins-Smith thing. __________________ 19,937 car accidents a day in the US. Buy a dash camera for everyone you love. Insurance companies are increasingly denying claims.

08-05-2020, 08:44 AM	#167
Monkeydad Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Age: 44 Posts: 17,460	Re: Alex Smith’s Amazing Comeback(?) Cousins made it clear for 2+ years that he wasn't staying here for any amount of money. He fleeced the team with multiple franchise tags that prevented us from building around him. The "nice guy" was really all about himself and the money, not helping the team win. He thought the grass would be greener on the other side...now Vikings fans hate him too because he's just not worth what he's being paid. Kirk has no business being anywhere near the highest-paid QB in the league, never did. Smith was the best option at the time, no regrets here. Hitting on a draft pick, even in Round 1, is a crapshoot. I think Haskins will have a good second year. __________________ Not sent from a Droid, iPhone, Blackberry or toaster

08-16-2020, 09:53 AM	#169
mooby Hug Anne Spyder Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 20,270	Re: Alex Smith’s Amazing Comeback(?) https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/...-activity-team Alex Smith cleared by the Redskins for football activity. __________________ Hail to the Football Team

08-16-2020, 10:46 AM	#170
skinsfaninok Warpath Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UNITED STATES Age: 37 Posts: 35,978	Re: Alex Smith’s Amazing Comeback(?) Happy for Alex, he has balls of steel __________________ “Mediocre people don’t like high achievers, and high achievers don’t like mediocre people.” ― Nick Saban

08-16-2020, 10:47 AM	#171
skinsfaninok Warpath Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UNITED STATES Age: 37 Posts: 35,978	Re: Alex Smith’s Amazing Comeback(?) https://twitter.com/i/status/1294847236300517376 __________________ “Mediocre people don’t like high achievers, and high achievers don’t like mediocre people.” ― Nick Saban

08-16-2020, 11:50 AM	#172
skinsfaninok Warpath Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UNITED STATES Age: 37 Posts: 35,978	Re: Alex Smith’s Amazing Comeback(?) And lastly - I've heard from multiple people with WFT that Alex Smith looks very good. This is a real competition. Buckle up. JP Finlay __________________ “Mediocre people don’t like high achievers, and high achievers don’t like mediocre people.” ― Nick Saban

08-16-2020, 02:07 PM	#173
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 51 Posts: 99,318	Re: Alex Smith’s Amazing Comeback(?) I think he's still got a long way to go before we're talking about a real competition. It's Dwayne's job. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

08-17-2020, 08:51 AM	#177
Monkeydad Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Age: 44 Posts: 17,460	Re: Alex Smith’s Amazing Comeback(?) Look at this! https://twitter.com/WashingtonNFL/st...43028525158403 __________________ Not sent from a Droid, iPhone, Blackberry or toaster

08-17-2020, 09:43 AM	#178
Burgold Special Teams Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 254	Re: Alex Smith’s Amazing Comeback(?) Alex Smith is a tough S.O.B.and while I salute his resolve,I hope it works out for him and the team.

08-17-2020, 09:54 AM	#179
skinsfaninok Warpath Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UNITED STATES Age: 37 Posts: 35,978	Re: Alex Smith’s Amazing Comeback(?) Again the man has balls of steel __________________ “Mediocre people don’t like high achievers, and high achievers don’t like mediocre people.” ― Nick Saban

08-17-2020, 10:12 AM	#180
KI Skins Fan Pro Bowl Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Jacksonville, Forida Posts: 6,260	Re: Alex Smith’s Amazing Comeback(?) First, I have great respect for Alex Smith. He has great integrity, dedication, and courage. Second, I fear for his safety and I hope he'll decide to move on from NFL football. He has a young family to consider and there are many other career paths he could take to achieve success and happiness. Best wishes and good luck, Alex, whatever you decide.

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