Always A Commander Never A Captain Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 14 hours ago, Skinsinparadise said: On 6 days notice...I now don't think he starts. You already know he's not healthy, you know he's probably going to tweak it again and make it even worse if he does play. What's the outcome of that play as he tweaks it? Sack? Fumble? Interception? It seems too risky to rely on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabbyrwock Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 2 minutes ago, Alcoholic Zebra said: On 6 days notice...I now don't think he starts. You already know he's not healthy, you know he's probably going to tweak it again and make it even worse if he does play. What's the outcome of that play as he tweaks it? Sack? Fumble? Interception? It seems too risky to rely on him. I'm less worried about the outcome of the play and more worried about him risking permanent damage. Guys got kids...I love Alex and what he has done is legendary. But I'd rather he just go out on a hi (leading a team back into the playoffs), maybe take one or two snaps at the beginning just to let him start the playoff game, and then roll out Taylor. I know it probably means we lose...but I can't watch another playoff game with a guy out there destroying his body (RG3 vs Seattle still makes me cringe...dudes leg was attached by a thread). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veteranskinsfan Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 If Smith can play only half the game I wonder if Riverboat Ron would start Smith in the first and 4th quarters and try Heinke for the second and third quarters? I doubt he would start Heinke and have him play the first half and Smith the second half because if we fall too far behind in the first half then the game is probably over. I think it makes sense to rotate quarterbacks some way if Smith is only 50% healthy or less than 50% healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malapropismic Depository Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 7 hours ago, Skinsinparadise said: Will do my best to do a Closed Caption on Cornelius. "Ohhh, Ok Alex...(indiscernible) my man, Alex. Alex wit (indiscernible) ohhhhh !" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommanderInTheRye Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malapropismic Depository Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 I believe, and I think Ron himself has said this too, that Alex could very well go the entire week with zero practice, and still start the game, as long as he feels ok. Alex does not need the practice reps like some QB's do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CobraCommander Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 24 minutes ago, Malapropismic Depository said: I believe, and I think Ron himself has said this too, that Alex could very well go the entire week with zero practice, and still start the game, as long as he feels ok. Alex does not need the practice reps like some QB's do. While I understand that and agree with the premise, it doesn't make me feel any better about starting a one-legged qb on saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvernon Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 1 hour ago, Malapropismic Depository said: I believe, and I think Ron himself has said this too, that Alex could very well go the entire week with zero practice, and still start the game, as long as he feels ok. Alex does not need the practice reps like some QB's do. And I think the emphasis on a short passing game helps. Those long throws take some fine tuning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wit33 Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 Brutal, this team and game is so perfectly set up for a pre injury Alex. Would like to see Gibson get 25-30 touches this game. This will be the safety net Alex requires, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wit33 Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 1 hour ago, steven11 said: It won't. It's a desperate attempt by an awfully run org trying to keep their most marketable asset to both fans and hires happy. Plus, the PA has rules to stop that sort of thing. There are other things that are making me check out, mainly the suspicion the NFL decides the results and the amount of money athletes make in these times. Agreed. I don’t blame the athlete at all for leveraging their position. Who wouldn’t want to get out from a bad situation. Just cuts out my fan value—I think the NFL understands this, but gambling and fantasy is the future fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven11 Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 3 minutes ago, wit33 said: Agreed. I don’t blame the athlete at all for leveraging their position. Who wouldn’t want to get out from a bad situation. Just cuts out my fan value—I think the NFL understands this, but gambling and fantasy is the future fan. If there is a future fan, apparently young people aren't into the NFL much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malapropismic Depository Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Alex Smith will start. People are not taking into consideration, the intransigence of Alex Smith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoover-ball Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Start him and know Taylor will go in. Maybe after the first series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Est.1974 Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 On 1/8/2021 at 2:17 AM, RWJ said: Thanks for posting as always, SIP. How much danger do you put on this man with his whole life to live and be able to spend quality time with his wife and children. There comes a point where the HC and trainers step in and say "Enough"! One hit could jeopardize this man's life the rest of it. This isn't towards you SIP as you know I love you my friend but just towards ALL professional coaches and athletic coaches. Alex took us to the playoffs and that should be enough to say "Thank you" and move on to our next best option and that's TH and the QB from Washington. Sorry for venting everyone but I hope RR makes the right decision even if Smith wants to play and RR tells him something like, "Alex, we love you. We care about you. You won the division for us. Your story and courage is one that can't be matched. We want the best for you and we think sitting you and re-evaluating you next year and talking to your wife about continuing to play is what's most important". Just my 2 cents fellas. Seems like you nailed this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWJ Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 1 hour ago, UK SKINS FAN 74 said: Seems like you nailed this. Guessing but my thoughts. D let us down last night. TH played his guts out and hopefully earns a new contract with us. Allen, TH and draft choice way I'm seeing it. Could be out in right field though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carex Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 I wonder if Smith is considering announcing as a post football career. I'd love to keep him around the team in some capacity but do hope he retires Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petey hodge Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 What if Alex wont retire as a football player??? I love Smiff and was inspired by his story all year, but like most... I saw when enough was enough, and it was time to cede to a healthy reliever. If he insists on competing for the QB1 spot and won't graciously take the signal from coaches and friends, what do we do? We cannot "cut" the Comeback Player of the Year, right? Right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapsSkins Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 3 minutes ago, petey hodge said: What if Alex wont retire as a football player??? I love Smiff and was inspired by his story all year, but like most... I saw when enough was enough, and it was time to cede to a healthy reliever. If he insists on competing for the QB1 spot and won't graciously take the signal from coaches and friends, what do we do? We cannot "cut" the Comeback Player of the Year, right? Right? Nah we can cut him. LOL just makes no sense to have him cost $25M against the cap next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malapropismic Depository Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Did Alex practice today ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petey hodge Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 13 minutes ago, Malapropismic Depository said: Did Alex practice today ? What I heard from earlier twitter reports is that his wife asked him to make a Costco run and take out the trash. He was listed as Questionable, but it will be a game time decision Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PartyPosse Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 24 minutes ago, petey hodge said: What if Alex wont retire as a football player??? I love Smiff and was inspired by his story all year, but like most... I saw when enough was enough, and it was time to cede to a healthy reliever. If he insists on competing for the QB1 spot and won't graciously take the signal from coaches and friends, what do we do? We cannot "cut" the Comeback Player of the Year, right? Right? **** that gimp. His feel good story is over. He’s a scrub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander -JB- Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 16 minutes ago, PartyPosse said: **** that gimp. His feel good story is over. He’s a scrub. Of course you cut him. There is no other option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolblue13 Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 3 hours ago, Malapropismic Depository said: Did Alex practice today ? It's going to be like a Tom Coughlin situation were he's fired and keeps showing up anyway. 2 hours ago, PartyPosse said: **** that gimp. His feel good story is over. He’s a scrub. You are a straight up monster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooleyfan1993 Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 3 hours ago, PartyPosse said: **** that gimp. His feel good story is over. He’s a scrub. Well, that’s certainly 1 take........ 3 hours ago, petey hodge said: If he insists on competing for the QB1 spot and won't graciously take the signal from coaches and friends, what do we do? We cannot "cut" the Comeback Player of the Year, right? Right? I mean, if he wants to compete, let him compete. If he loses, let him decide if he wants to be cut or if he wants to mentor whichever QBs we have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PartyPosse Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 7 hours ago, Koolblue13 said: You are a straight up monster. The only monster is the Frankenstein that is Alex's leg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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