Chiefs Alex Smith: Thank you, Kansas City - Page 2

siberian khatru · 03-13-2018, 08:45 AM

https://www.theplayerstribune.com/al...ins-thank-you/

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Going into this past season, I pretty much knew.

I mean, I had to know, right? With everything I’ve experienced so far in my career, I probably understand the “business” of football as well as anyone. And trading up to take a quarterback in the draft isn’t exactly a subtle move as to the future of a franchise. It was pretty obvious what that meant for me.

But I still had a job to do.

So I put the blinders on and locked in, because I couldn’t let whatever might happen to me distract from the team’s goal of winning the Super Bowl.

After that, I don’t think I thought about my future again until after the playoff loss to the Titans. I woke up that next morning disappointed that our season was over and that we fell short of our ultimate goal. But I also woke up with the uncertainty about what the future might hold for my family and me.

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I’m going to miss pulling into Arrowhead and snaking through the thousands of tailgaters that make up Chiefs Kingdom.

As a quarterback, you arrive to the stadium pretty early on game day. And when I’d get to Arrowhead, the parking lot would already be full. Honestly, if you show up to tailgate in Kansas City at 8:30 a.m., you’re already late to the party.

And I can tell you that after 13 seasons and playing in nearly every NFL stadium, not every city is like that.

Just seeing how dedicated Chiefs fans are, it always instilled a sense of pride in me to put on that jersey and go out and play for them. I don’t think that’s always the case in pro sports, and I never took that for granted during my five years in Kansas City. I’m going to miss that.

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Coach Reid called me during Super Bowl week and told me that the trade process had started. There were several teams interested and a lot of different scenarios, but everything pointed to Washington being the team.

And once everything had been agreed upon and the news became public, that’s when it really set in.

That’s when it became real.

Eleazar · 03-13-2018, 09:10 AM

Good guy, I wish him luck in Washington.

threebag · 03-13-2018, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Pestilence

Who?

Go tear your ACL and when you fall get CTE

Eat a Bag

PunkinDrublic · 03-13-2018, 09:15 AM

Alex is tougher than we give him credit for. He did have some amazing games for us but we had the chance to pull the trigger on an absolute stud and it was time to move on.

**petegz28** · 03-13-2018, 09:16 AM

Bring him in for a look?

Molitoth · 03-13-2018, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyHammersticks

Great dude. Seriously. Absolutely top-notch. LOVE his charity work with kids who age out of foster homes.

His ability to stand in the pocket, not so much.

Sure-Oz · 03-13-2018, 09:21 AM

Top notch guy. Wish him the best in Washington

**Iowanian** · 03-13-2018, 09:32 AM

He's a good human and a model citizen. I appreciate a lot of what he did for the Chiefs, bringing the team out of the cellar but I'm happy to wish him good luck in Washington.

Fish · 03-13-2018, 09:34 AM

kthxbye

chinaski · 03-13-2018, 09:47 AM

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I woke up that next morning disappointed that our season was over and that we fell short of our ultimate goal. But I also woke up with the uncertainty about what the future might hold for my family and me.

I could imagine. Must be a tough feeling. I'm glad everything worked out and you didn't have to worry about feeding and clothing your family, and keeping a roof over their heads.

OrtonsPiercedTaint · 03-13-2018, 09:58 AM

Because Chiefs, please wrap yourself in bubblewrap for the next 24 hours. THANKS

**Lzen** · 03-13-2018, 09:59 AM

Alex Smith is all class. I am super excited that we now have our franchise QB, but I do wish him well in Washington.

okie-dokie · 03-13-2018, 10:02 AM

Quality person!

**ptlyon** · 03-13-2018, 10:03 AM

Great guy. Did a lot for KC and people in general.

Unfortunately he's the Corky of QBs.

tooge · 03-13-2018, 10:06 AM

He's a great guy, a great teammate, and a class act. He wasn't able to get us to the SB, but neither was Joe Montana, Trent Green, or a gaggle of other guys, and yet so many around here just want to bash the guy. I hope he does well in Washington. Good luck.

Shoes · 03-13-2018, 10:11 AM

I'll always be grateful that Alex Smith took us away from the Matt Cassel era and brought the Chiefs back to relevancy. Class act, wish him well.

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