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Originally Posted by Monkeydad
Alex Smith was 5-1 with a team that had a ton of injuries all over the offensive line and only one real WR weapon.
Give him the offseason to get healthier and stronger, give him the keys to an upgraded hot rod of an offense one more time, and have his successor learning from him and waiting for his turn.
I think that's our best plan. Smith and a rookie will cost far less than Watson and will allow us to massively upgrade this team in most other areas of need.
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While its a possibility Smith can come back stronger than the start of last season I honestly think its highly doubtful. Had this years injury been to another part of his body maybe, but it was to an already reconstructed calf that already requires artificial support to function. He's past the age of peak physical fitness, so his ability to heal is declining not improving. There's every chance this injury will be recurring and I'd lay odds his consultant has told him so.
While he may think he can compete with the likes of Fitz (who is still quite mobile), the reality is the only advantage he has over any FA we bring in is going to be his brain and possibly his arm. At this point he's less mobile than Rivers, and he just retired.
I can't see Smith lasting more than 1/2 a season without missing game time. You need a better projection for your starter than that.