By Howard Fendrich Published 3:59 pm PST, Sunday, November 18, 2018 Washington quarterback Alex Smith (11) lies on the field after suffering a broken leg when he was sacked by Houston’s Kareem Jackson and J.J. Watt on Sunday. Washington quarterback Alex Smith (11) lies on the field after suffering a broken leg when he was sacked by Houston’s Kareem Jackson and J.J. Watt on Sunday. Photo: Brett Coomer / Staff Photographer Photo: Brett Coomer / Staff Photographer Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Washington quarterback Alex Smith (11) lies on the field after suffering a broken leg when he was sacked by Houston’s Kareem Jackson and J.J. Watt on Sunday. Washington quarterback Alex Smith (11) lies on the field after suffering a broken leg when he was sacked … [Read more...] about Washington’s Alex Smith hurt; Joe Theismann saw it and ‘turned away’
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Alex Smith suffered a gruesome injury that reminded many of Joe Theisman’s infamous broken leg
Alex Smith suffered a gruesome leg injury in the third quarter of the Redskins game against the Texans. The injury immediately brought up memories of Joe Thiesman’s infamous career-ending leg injury. Smith was carted off the field with backup quarterback Colt McCoy taking over in his absence. Alex Smith went down in the third quarter of the Washington Redskins game against the Houston Texans on Sunday with a gruesome leg injury. Trailing 17-7 but driving towards the red zone, Smith dropped back on third-and-9 and was immediately pursued by the Texans pass rush. Running backward, Smith went down in a heap when caught by J.J. Watt and Kareem Jackson. WARNING: Some may find the video below disturbing Smith would have to be carted off the field after the play. The hit immediate brought to mind another moment in Redskins history – Joe Thiesman’s brutal broken leg during “Monday Night Football” back in 1985, after taking a hit from Giants linebackers … [Read more...] about Alex Smith suffered a gruesome injury that reminded many of Joe Theisman’s infamous broken leg
Redskins QB Alex Smith suffers gruesome leg injury
Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith suffered a gruesome leg injury on Sunday against the Houston Texans, and it would be a shock if his season isn't over. I won't show the injury here, because frankly, I don't want to see it again. If you are interested, it'll be extremely easy to find on Twitter. Heading into Sunday's games, Smith had led the Redskins to a 6-3 record, throwing for 10 TDs and 3 INTs, with a quarterback rating of 90.7. The Redskins' backup quarterback is Colt McCoy, an eight year veteran with a career starting record of 7-18. They don't carry a third quarterback. The Redskins lead the NFC East, with the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys trailing them (for now) by two games. With Smith out, the Redskins' chances of holding on as division champs take a big hit. The Eagles play the Redskins Week 13 in Philly, and then Week 17 in Maryland. Follow Jimmy & PhillyVoice on Twitter: @JimmyKempski | @thePhillyVoice Like us on … [Read more...] about Redskins QB Alex Smith suffers gruesome leg injury
Washington QB Alex Smith suffers nasty ankle injury, ruled out
By Aaron Wilson, Houston Chronicle Published 2:08 pm CST, Sunday, November 18, 2018 Houston Texans outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus (59) sacks Washington quarterback Alex Smith (11) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at FedEx Field on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Landover. Houston Texans outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus (59) sacks Washington quarterback Alex Smith (11) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at FedEx Field on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Landover. Photo: Brett Coomer, Staff Photographer Photo: Brett Coomer, Staff Photographer Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Houston Texans outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus (59) sacks Washington quarterback Alex Smith (11) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at FedEx Field on … [Read more...] about Washington QB Alex Smith suffers nasty ankle injury, ruled out
Alex Smith was a safe choice. But the Redskins may have lucked into something greater.
Jerry Brewer, The Washington Post Published 1:06 pm PDT, Friday, July 27, 2018 Photo: Washington Post Photo By Jonathan Newton Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 Redskins quarterback Alex Smith had a career year for the Chiefs last season at age 33. Redskins quarterback Alex Smith had a career year for the Chiefs last season at age 33. Photo: Washington Post Photo By Jonathan Newton Alex Smith was a safe choice. But the Redskins may have lucked into something greater. 1 / 1 Back to Gallery RICHMOND, Va. - Vernon Davis kept searching for the proper word to describe Alex Smith's atypical career progression from certain bust to limited game manager to franchise quarterback. He paused. He started to speak. He paused again. Started. Paused. Started. Paused. Finally, he went for it. "It's radiant, man," Davis … [Read more...] about Alex Smith was a safe choice. But the Redskins may have lucked into something greater.