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The journey of Alex Smith from veteran quarterback, to being thrust into the fight of his life, to then return to being a quarterback again is one of the most incredible comeback stories in NFL history. This video details how Alex Smith's career has evolved, and how he was able to beat impossible odds with the help of an incredible medical team and unbreakable resolve.
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For Alex Smith to return after an injury like that just shows his dedication and admiration for the game.
More like the dedication and admiration he has for life itself. This is one of the most incredible achievements of all time.
@@williamsanders2348 I agree 100%
Totally agree. I have so much respect for Alex Smith and I hope he gets back to Elite Form
Smith and K.C. kicked the crap out of a fully loaded N.E. team, in Foxboro. Mahomes vs Brady led N.E., NEVER!
Show's he makes bad decisions.
Holy shit I knew his injury was bad but not bad enough to where they wanted to cut off his leg. Tons of respect to Smith for being able to stay calm and push through all that to make a full recovery. Insane
@TheWhiteWhale it’s a miracle that he can still play football!
@TheWhiteWhale that is insane to me. I’m really happy for him
And he could’ve died
I like to think i have a strong stomach but the post debridement images are autopsy level gruesome.
think it was almost the same injury thiesman had?
Imagine going to hell and back to play for the for the Washington football team much respect ✊
If he wasnt in my division, i'd hope the WFT would go to the playoffs under smith.
Alex Smith was great in 2018 for the then Washington Redskins. 6-3 is a fantastic record when facing Prime 10-6 Cowboys, and 9-7 post Superbowl Eagles. Only 1 of the other QBs Washington used that year was of NFL level play, Colt McCoy. Then He went down with a broken leg. Washington then had to use Mark Sanchez, who sucked, and then used Josh Johnson, who was OK at best. If Alex Smith doesn't get injured in 2018, they go to the playoffs.
That was the end of mark Sanchez’s career after getting benched for a backup in the XFL. Now he’s just a guy on I can see your voice.
I dont think this was supposed to be hilarious, but I laughed so mf'ing hard at this. 🤣
for the for the
As a kansas native, I'll always remember Alex Smith for helping to bring my beloved Chiefs back to greatness, and his mentorship of Mahomes into an MVP caliber qb will always make him a local hero. So happy to seeing him come back to the field so he can go out on his own terms.
Alex is just a trooper man... the dude has balls of steel too.
I’m a Giants fan and the minute the Chiefs drafted Mahomes I said that’s a wrap, he went to the perfect team for him and he’s gonna be a really good player because the only things he was lacking in his game at the time were things that I knew Alex Smith could and would be willing to teach him.
Don’t make fun of me watching mark Sanchez highlights at 3 am, it’s the only acceptable time to watch them
Insert “Oh boy, 3AM!” Spongebob meme
@@cancerstinks1 And just like that the topic is sent flying out the 3rd floor window. Nice acknowledgement to Alex Smith you three.
I'm still waiting for Tebow Time
wait, that's a thing?
3 AM Butt Fumble
Who’s here after he beat the undefeated Steelers? The fact he’s even walking is truly just some kind of Godly blessing, he has an iron will
"with kirk cousins no longer liking that" had me dying lol
He should get cpoty just for playing in a game
Just making the roster is enough for me
@@Lol-pb9bx just being cleared is good enough for me
Chris Cypher just coming to the practice facility is enough for me
@@reddy7372 just being able to walk is good enough for me
@@freetayk8593 just being alive is good enough for me
Alex Smith should get comeback player of the year this year or we riot
Lets be realistic hear we both know that's not gonna happen
@@toomuchsauce1377 I think he should legit get it just because he made it back, like it shouldn’t even matter how he plays the fact he took a snap is incredible
@@toomuchsauce1377 why, who else would be in the running?
@@jimd603 Rothlesberger
Yes!!!
they should name the comeback player of the year award after alex smith
It’ll probably be him
Comeback player of the century
Nope he sucks too bad for all that.
@@johnhatchel1372 he has a slow start on stats but he's already 2-0 going
@@johnhatchel1372 What a miserable life. If only someone felt sorry for you.
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As a kansas native, I'll always remember Alex Smith for helping to bring my beloved Chiefs back to greatness, and his mentorship of Mahomes into an MVP caliber qb will always make him a local hero. So happy to seeing him come back to the field so he can go out on his own terms.
God I get so scared every time I see him get tackled now, I can’t bear the idea of him re injuring himself and all this pain and work going to waste.
It wouldn't be a waste. He achieved something nobody has or will ever achieve again. From almost dead to living his dream. He did it. Every snap is just extra credit now.
HOW DO YOU LET HIM GET SACKED SIX TIMES?!
Anything to get him off the field works for me.
I just see his leg on one random sack getting broken like a popsicle stick and it makes me so sad
I wish I never learned about his Injury, because now I will always wince when he gets tackled. Spiral fractures are terrifying.
me too, I can only imagine how brave he is for continuing to do what he loves in spite of this horrific injury.
@@kevinzhu6417 It has to take an imense amount of mental fortitude, to even consoder going back to the Job that caused you so much pain. Let alone go back and want to play.
I love watching him get tackled.
@@johnhatchel1372 You a cowboy fan?
@@Lone_Rocket dude just hates him thinking he should get reinjured because "he was never good"
I'm loving how much detail you went into whilst elaborating this heart wrenching story! You're a magnificent content creator man! Keep up the great work! I'm so happy Alex Smith can just walk & play with his children... football will come & go but his story will stand the test of time. He's a WARRIOR!! Don't even let anyone tell you.... you COULDN'T DO IT!
He sucks.
@@johnhatchel1372 In his career he has 35135 passing yards 196 tds I06 INT 7 playoff games 18 comebacks 22 game winning drives And personally trained Patrick mahomes in 2017 before going to the redskins/football team in 2018 which mahomes said he understood Andy Reid's gameplan easier and faster thanks to smith. Explain how he sucks
I've always been a fan of Smith due to his integrity and class. Dude is an inspiration and a true hero.
Too bad he sucks at football, though.
@@johnhatchel1372 he just beat the 11-0 steelers
I knew he was morally a good guy when he never threw anyone under the bus during the Singletary era. In addition, he took time out to help search for a missing local girl.
@@nokturn882 yes he’s an amazing guy
@@johnhatchel1372 Hope your life gets better bud
As a life long Chiefs fan I will always love Alex for coming in and helping change the culture in our locker room. The time period before we traded for him was one of the darkest in our teams history. He came in, won games, and even tho many people around town hated on him I always had an admiration for him for doing his job and winning games for us. And even when we drafted Mahomes, he still took it upon himself to mentor him and teach him how to be successful in the NFL. I will ALWAYS be an Alex Smith fan.
He’ll never be a HOFer but I respect Alex Smith more than most in the NFL since I started watching back in 2016.
They need to get a bust of his leg in the hall
if he is a HOF depends on what you think a hall of fame is, if you think HOF is all about talent then, he will be quite far from making it, but in termes of a story, I don't know any one who deserves it quite as much as Alex Smith.
@@frederikhalskovchristianse477 It’s kind of a mix of both, and Alex simply doesn’t have the talent side
He's a hall of fame human being. I am fairly sure we all can agree on that in these difficult times.
@@Sentient_Blob idk he made a fairly bad Redskins team look good
So the Comeback Player of the Year Award is going to be renamed after him now, right?
The Alex Smith award. A few years ago if you told me that Alex Smith would have an award named after him, I’d say you were crazy.
No because he has always sucked.
@@johnhatchel1372 your wrong
@@johnhatchel1372 your little hater b****.... I've seen all your comments and it's true
@@johnhatchel1372 he was actually decent in Kansas city and washington
And they just made the playoffs... This aged perfectly.
Lo and behold! A month after this video. He leads Washington to beat an undefeated 11-0 Steelers! Legendary!
Super Bowl rings have nothing to compare with your victory over adversity and debilitating injury, Alex! You are an all-time Most Valuable Person!!!
To see this man play again is one of the few good things about 2020.
I’m a chiefs fan and when I learned he was playing on October 11 (which just happens to be my birthday) I was just super ecstatic. Good on him
Yeah, kc fan here too. I feel like it'd be great to sign him to a 1 year and have him finish his career with us. Definitely feel like he's most appreciated here.
@@br8745 agreed
@@iocn431 thanks for sharing that with the class
@@iocn431 you think ya got the whole place laughing
Alex Smith is going to the playoffs this weekend. What a comeback
I relate to Alex because my dad had the same infection that cost him his leg and almost his life. Go Alex!
As a niners fan I miss Alex Smith. It’s amazing to see him back out there! What a real trooper. Still love you Alex.
I'm a chiefs fan and I'm so happy to see him return to the field. He deserves it so much
I have always enjoyed watching Alex Smith play
As a Chiefs fan this man is all class. The whole city of KC loves Alex Smith. Glad he’s back to doing what he loves!
Alex Smith will be an amazing QB Coach and future OC one day.
THIS IS A MAN..... I AM FOREVER HUMBLED TO HIS GREATNESS.... WOW
This is incredible to watch, especially after he had just beat the undefeated Steelers
Niner fan and I’ve always loved Alex Smith and thought he was criminally underrated.
Alex Smith is a true warrior and he led Washington to the playoffs. You gotta respect a guy like that. He's gonna win come back player of the year.
I don’t even know how this man still has a leg let alone playing football, what a warrior
as a utes fan thank you for this i love smith my fav qb in the nfl
damn, 2 vids in three days. poppin off, and I love it
I felt like a real dickhead when the injury happened, I remember screaming something like "And stay down! (I didn't realize how bad the hit was, at the time)" When he didn't get back up, I was like "I was just kidding, Alex; you can get up now!" I'm glad to see him back, and I wish him only the best.
u are a texans fan most likely right
Dude, when he got hurt. He was probably projected to play the best season of his career.
Greatest comeback player of my lifetime. Much respect
And now look at him, leading the Washington Football Team to an upset against the undefeated Steelers. Alex Smith is definitely a fighter👌🏿🔥💯
Smith deserves Comeback Player of the Century. Seriously, I don't recall anyone ever coming back from an injury like that, let alone possible death. I wish nothing but the best for him. He's not the best quarterback, sure, but he's been a lot better than many quarterbacks who have taken the field during his career, and I think he's had some raw deals (including playing for Washington). I hope he finds success in another organization that can both appreciate him and take care of him. If he can come back from that, I think he's got a lot left in the tank.
Alex Smith finally gave us a team to root for in Washington back in 2018, and even though he has only played in 11 games for us, he may be my favorite player of ours ever
I saw this guy when I went to a St. Louis Rams game in 2011. The 49ers are big rivals but the Rams sucked that year, so 49ers players were really cocky and acted like the Rams players and the fans weren't shit. Alex Smith though was the only player I respected on that team, he was cool and respectful and I saw him have actual conversations with Rams players and didn't showboat in front of the whole crowd after he whooped our ass. Glad to see a man with that much class make a comeback because he deserves it.
I'm not a Washington fan, but after winning his first game back I was so elated and happy for him. My huge salute to this man not only because of his class, dedication, and love of the game but also the perseverance to stay especially when he chooses to keep his legs when there was limited option. A truly inspiring story for the generations of players!
I’ve read so many articles and seen so many videos on the story of Alex Smith’s injury, recovery, and comeback and every single time it brings me to tears. It is a miracle of medicine and of the human spirit and of family; he’s got himself a hell of a wife.
As a 49ers fan I will always love and respect Alex Smith, he was the QB for my team when I first fell in love with football and for that he will always be loved.
Alex Smith example of life!!!
I would strongly recommend this channel to anyone who enjoys mini documentaries. Keep up the good work, STE!
When Alex Smith retires I think that the NFL should officially name the "comeback player of the year" award after him. Not only did he came back on an NFL roster (kudos to Washington for not releasing him, BTW) and played in competitive games , but he also reclaimed the number one QB spot and led his team efficiently, taking the opportunity offered by a weak division to get his team into the playoffs. Washington will probably be one and done, but the fact that Smith could get back to the level of a decent starting NFL QB is absolutely IN-CRE-DI-BLE.
i’d be scared to tackle him if i were on the opposing team
Same
You couldn't make it to the nfl with that attitude. Alex's leg is now a TARGET so a defender can put him out & collect the bounty! Yes, especially being a WHITE QB, there are bounties in the nfl.
Yea I was surprised when those 4 Rams mailed him on that tackle!
i teared up when he was in the snap, knowing the pain he must have gone through just to play another snap of football. what a legend most people can't do that, hell almost no one in the league could do that so that would basically be a superbowl title to him and his family. btw im not a redskins fan i've been a chiefs fan i'm not a bandwagon but when i saw that i really did feel bad for him.
When he looked up jets highlights Im supprised anything popped up.
buttfumble
Nah I'm surprised it wasn't just Joe
Damn... those ninjas are cutting onions again In all seriousness, great video and mad respect for this man
Alex Smith, Jason Verett and Teddy Two Gloves have been such spots of joy in a year with so many injuries and sad stories.
I am here after , Washington won against Philadelphia... Great come back . Great human determination.
This legit made me cry
He's not only a great player and mentor but also an amazing human being. A longgggg time ago I met him in San Francisco for a meet and greet of players to the public and he was really smart and didn't rush anything in the conversation about his team hiring Harbaugh at the time, then a few years later I ran into him at a bbq restaurant in Kansas city and he looked at me and said "hey Greg how have you been" was kind of shocking but pretty cool too and it showed how kind and forward thinking he is. Come back player of the year Alex Smith awesome!.
I know no man more disserving of glory in american football than Alex Smith. I hope that he keeps inspiring people to rally and overcome challenges for many more years.
I had a bad knee injury and returned to play the following year. Alex had a shattered leg and I was shocked to see him return. He's one gutsy dude. I honor this warrior!!
Put him in the hall of fame already Of heart and determination and in football if possible. What a legend 🙌🙌. What an inspiration 🔥
The insane amount of respect that I have for this guy is immeasurable he came back from what looked like he got chewed on by jaws and still came back so glad he could pull through
I broke My fibia and tibia when I was ten playing football. Never played again due to the psychological fear. So Alex Smith coming back after HIS incredible recovery... Just.... RESPECT!
This man is an absolute legend, mad respect. Hope he has a great rest of his life he's earned it
After Thanksgiving, seeing this just makes it all the more inspirational.
Great video as always.
His courage is off the charts. I am nervous for him seeing his return to playing. He would be perfect Coach!
Thank you Set the Edge for telling a wonderful story in the best possible way
This is so wholesome and inspiring brother, thank you.
Alex Smith was the first NFL jersey I ever had. Seeing this video makes me remember one of the best Halloween’s ever, when I was Alex Smith 8 years ago, I was in 4th grade. Glad to learn about his story, and know he’s doing great.
OMG, astonishing, unbelievable human being. It inspires me after having had surgeries and find myself by myself rehabbing and remembering my football days more than 40 years ago, using those exercises like bear crawl, crab walk, climbing stairs, pushing myself. At times I wanted to sulk but after watching this great video about a great man, I have fresh inspiration. Really, thank you so very much!!!
Super happy for this dude!
Wow! Nicely done. I lot of stuff about Alex I didn't know.
What an incredible video. This story is both heartbreaking and motivating and set the edge told it perfectly. The dude is natural born story teller. Keep up the good work!
A set the edge video as I finish cooking breakfast great way to start the day
Seeing the leg injury outcome sustained by Smith recalls an equally devastating leg injury sustained by Joe Theismann (QB) of another (yet the same) NFL Washington Team of decades past. Alex Smith inspires many by his displayed determination for accomplishment in athletic excellence. Rock on!
What a legend. This comeback story has made him a huge fan favourite.
always was a fan of alex! wish the best for him!
The world needs to know this story. Thank you
Wow I got this in my recommend right after he retired today, thanks for the great video. One of my favorite players from my childhood
I had no idea about any of this, truly inspiring stuff.
Here after Alex Smith's retirement. Sad to see him go like this, but he still had an amazing career and the most amazing comeback from injury Ive ever seen. Have a happy retirement, you deserve it
This dude is an absolute fucking legend.
While I've completely stopped watching football, this story was awesome and inspiring. What an incredible guy!
Smith is a fighter always has, always will.
Comeback player of the decade. Phenomenal
I really love that you decided to shed light on a positive story. Too many channels are just annoyingly snarky and mocking and dont give credit when it's due.
This man is incredible.
This story inspires me
Total respect
Excellent video. 👍😊
I've always dealt with weight issues ever since I was little and always told myself that because of those issues I'd never be able to live out my childhood dream of becoming a pro wrestler. Alex Smith inspires me to go for it. If this man can go through all that and still manage to take the field, then I know I can overcome my struggles. God bless you Alex and God bless the Redskins/Washington!
Incredible man.
Set the edge on that grind 💪🏾
Alex Smith is a legend i started watching niner football during his prime awesome that he can bounce back from a huge injury! Much respect
Incredible story.
Project 11 is another good documentary for people looking for more
Super human and God loves him, awesome human been. Thank you for sharing.
This made me want to cry
Talk about being a real life mvp. Ultimate respect for making it through all that
Alex is pure determination!!!!!!!!!!