whorlnut Posted April 19, 2021 Posted April 19, 2021 Good for Alex. He was able to come back and go out on his own terms. It’s probably best before he has any other issues with the leg... 1
Saxum Posted April 19, 2021 Posted April 19, 2021 Better to wait for a QB to go down in playoffs and sign up as backup to add year to retirement fund and not go thru training camp, preseason, etc.
BuffaloBills1998 Posted April 19, 2021 Posted April 19, 2021 That’s too bad I think he had 1-2 good years left in him. He was just on a really bad Washington team in a horrible/weak NFC. I thought for sure he would’ve ended up in Miami, backing up Tua. He would’ve made more sense than Jacoby 1
BarleyNY Posted April 19, 2021 Posted April 19, 2021 (edited) 20 minutes ago, whorlnut said: Good for Alex. He was able to come back and go out on his own terms. It’s probably best before he has any other issues with the leg... I agree wholeheartedly. I’m happy that he can walk away from the game - and I mean that literally. I cringed every time I saw him get hit last season. Edited April 19, 2021 by BarleyNY 2 1
wppete Posted April 19, 2021 Posted April 19, 2021 (edited) Good move. Stay healthy and enjoy the golf course. 🏌️ Edited April 19, 2021 by wppete 1
Maynard Posted April 19, 2021 Posted April 19, 2021 I was surprised he ever came back. That took some serious guts!! Good on him, go live your life healthy! 3
H2o Posted April 19, 2021 Posted April 19, 2021 Good for him. He has nothing left to prove to himself or anyone else. Hopefully he can now walk away with that peace of knowing it is the right decision and enjoy the rest of his life.
MJS Posted April 19, 2021 Posted April 19, 2021 Underrated QB. He had some really good years in KC and San Fran. I think people just got so used to calling him average or below average that they didn't realize that se of his seasons he was easily a top 10 QB when you look at the stats. And he was a 3 time pro bowler. I also think it was super lame that he got the boot after taking the 49ers to the Superbowl. San Fran should have stuck with him. 1 1
TheFunPolice Posted April 19, 2021 Posted April 19, 2021 After watching that special on his injury and recovery, it's amazing that he was able to come back and play in NFL games. Nothing left to prove, and not worth the risk of further injury to that leg. He's got a boatload of money, a great family, and proved that he overcame that horrific injury. 1
dollars 2 donuts Posted April 19, 2021 Posted April 19, 2021 He came back after two years from almost losing his leg and helped lead a bad team to the playoffs. Jeepers, that stuff just writes itself like a fairy tale. Congrats and enjoy, Alex. One of your contemporaries from '05 will take it over for a little while. 3
Captain Hindsight Posted April 19, 2021 Posted April 19, 2021 Was hoping he would get another opportunity. One of the most inspiring comeback stories I've ever seen. What a great career 1
DrDawkinstein Posted April 19, 2021 Posted April 19, 2021 Helluva comeback. Glad that he gets to leave on his terms.
BornAgainBillsFan Posted April 19, 2021 Posted April 19, 2021 A true miracle of modern medicine! He and Bridgewater are proof that career-ending injuries are happening less and less often. But it takes a guy with tremendous fortitude to come back from what he faced. Enjoy life, Mr. Smith! And go easy on that leg.
Solomon Grundy Posted April 19, 2021 Posted April 19, 2021 Good luck with your life Alex!! Enjoy family time with the kids
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