Redskins QB Alex Smith suffered a season-ending injury in today’s game against the Houston Texas, reportedly breaking both his tibia and fibula. (Warning graphic video here)
Got to feel for @Redskins QB Alex Smith. Jay Gruden confirms he’s broken both his tibia and fibula in what was an horrific looking injury. Wishing him a full and swift recovery.
— Richard Graves (@RichardGraves1) November 18, 2018
Smith will reportedly undergo surgery to repair the leg:
Alex Smith's season is over. ? pic.twitter.com/NEo7FbeVvp
— theScore (@theScore) November 18, 2018
What an awful thing to happen:
Thoughts are with Alex. Absolutely gutted about it. Never want to see that for anyone ever. Wishing you all the best brother.
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) November 18, 2018
Coincidentally, former Redskins QB Joe Theismann broke his leg on this same day, 33 years ago:
Alex’s leg is exactly like mine 33 yrs ago
— Joe Theismann (@Theismann7) November 18, 2018
In what might be one of the weirdest, most unfortunate coincidences…
Alex Smith and Joe Theismann suffered gruesome injuries to their lower right legs on the exact same day while playing quarterback for the same team: November 18.
— Jeff Darlington (@JeffDarlington) November 18, 2018
But this was a nice moment:
In a powerful moment after Alex Smith’s horrific injury, I watched his wife blow him a kiss that he blew back.
It’s moments like this that remind us sports are so much more than a final score.
— David Hookstead (@dhookstead) November 18, 2018
Hopefully, this tweet is accurate and he’ll get paid if the injury ends his career:
Redskins QB Alex Smith injury guarantee: $71 million. Get your money while you can, fellas. Circumstances can change in a hurry.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) November 18, 2018
But, football is a business and the Redskins need a new backup QB:
Redskins are bringing in a group of QBs to work out on Monday, including EJ Manuel, TJ Yates and Mark Sanchez, per sources. Washington needs a new backup for starting QB Colt McCoy.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 18, 2018
Not on that list is former San Francisco QB Colin Kaepernick, however, even though there would appear to be a fit:
Current #Redskins Quarterback coach Kevin O'Connell was
Colin Kaepernick's Offensive Coaching Assistant in San Francisco in 2016, for what it's worth.Kaepernick and Colt McCoy have also worked together.
There really is no QB who makes more sense for the #Redskins to sign.
— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) November 18, 2018
Keep in mind, the Redskins only have 3 days as they play the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day:
I'm sure this won't evoke strong feelings from people one way or another, but…
…the absolute best thing the #Redskins could do, both on-the-field and off-the-field, is sign Colin Kaepernick as Colt McCoy's backup.
— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) November 18, 2018
Redskins need a quarterback. Kaepernick needs a job.
— andy serwer (@serwer) November 18, 2018
If the Redskins don’t go after Colin Kaepernick you can never question again whether the owners have colluded against him. IMO. 3 days to find a backup for Dallas #redskins
— Chick Hernandez (@MrChickSports) November 18, 2018
And if they do sign Kaepernick, it will be the second time he’s replaced Alex Smith at QB:
The last time Colin Kaepernick replaced Alex Smith, his team went to the Super Bowl. https://t.co/1iRkQxFr9x
— For The Win (@ForTheWin) November 18, 2018
And we’d LOVE to see the Redskins sign him, if only to watch libs buy the jerseys with his name on it:
Will liberals buy Redskins jerseys if they sign Kaepernick?
— Phil Kerpen (@kerpen) November 18, 2018
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