Alex Smith cleared for football activity

[DaFace]

Crazy. I'm still pretty skeptical that he'll be in good enough shape to play, but I'm rooting for him.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Washington quarterback Alex Smith will be cleared for football activity on Sunday, a source told <a href="https://twitter.com/john_keim?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@john_keim</a>. <br><br>Smith broke his fibula and tibia in his right leg in November 2018 and needed 17 surgeries. <a href="https://t.co/T0bengb3RO">pic.twitter.com/T0bengb3RO</a></p>&mdash; SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) <a href="https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/status/1294847866146627585?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 16, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[DaFace]

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Lots to celebrate in the Smith house tonight.</a></p> <p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;">A post shared by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lizbsmith11/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;" target="_blank"> Elizabeth Smith</a> (@lizbsmith11) on <time style=" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;" datetime="2020-08-16T01:49:46+00:00">Aug 15, 2020 at 6:49pm PDT</time></p></div></blockquote> <script async src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>

[MAHOMO 4 LIFE!]

I’m so happy for Alex! Show them what’s up! We will see the Redskins in Tampa in February

[Deberg_1990]

I would love to see this places reaction if Alex Smith beats Mahomes in a game someday.

[big nasty kcnut]

Alex a good man he will do great for the redskins!

[RealSNR]

I would love to see this places reaction if Alex Smith beats Mahomes in a game someday.

I would love to see this places (sic) reaction if you make a non-troll post someday.

[Wisconsin_Chief]

Alex has a place in Chiefs history. He was a part of the group who transformed the Kansas City organization.

He did so many good things and failed just enough to get replaced by the best QB to ever throw a pass.

Forgive me for not hating him and continuing to root for him.

[eDave]

I thought he was already cleared.

[Pablo]

I’m so happy for Alex! Show them what’s up! We will see the Redskins in Tampa in February

1. Well that's not a team anymore...and

2. That's got to be a sunburn joke otherwise you're at a room temp IQ

[Mephistopheles Janx]

I thought he was already cleared.

He went on the PUP.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29549793/washington-places-qb-alex-smith-pup-list-where-team-continue-evaluate-condition

[Mephistopheles Janx]

Alex has a place in Chiefs history. He was a part of the group who transformed the Kansas City organization.

He did so many good things and failed just enough to get replaced by the best QB to ever throw a pass.

Forgive me for not hating him and continuing to root for him.

Yup. I can't really dislike the guy. I knew that he would not be the guy to put the team on his back and win games but damned if he didn't bring about a change of culture as the leader of the 53. I am forever grateful for the tutelage he gave PM2.

I don't understand why, at 36, after all those surgeries, with all the money he has, his kids, his hot wife... why would he not just kick off his broadcasting career and have super kinky sex with his wife?!?! Why risk it?

WHY RISK IT FOR WASHINGTON?!?!?!

If the team was stacked for a run to the Super Bowl... ok. But as they are?

I don't get it.

[ModSocks]

Awesome. One of SD's own.

[Wisconsin_Chief]

Yup. I can't really dislike the guy. I knew that he would not be the guy to put the team on his back and win games but damned if he didn't bring about a change of culture as the leader of the 53. I am forever grateful for the tutelage he gave PM2.

I don't understand why, at 36, after all those surgeries, with all the money he has, his kids, his hot wife... why would he not just kick off his broadcasting career and have super kinky sex with his wife?!?! Why risk it?

WHY RISK IT FOR WASHINGTON?!?!?!

If the team was stacked for a run to the Super Bowl... ok. But as they are?

I don't get it.

Pretty simple: The guy just loves playing football.

He doesn’t want to stop. Do you blame him? I mean his wife is ungodly hot, but still. You can only have so much sex in a day.

[Mephistopheles Janx]

Pretty simple: The guy just loves playing football.

He doesn’t want to stop. Do you blame him?

Do I blame him for not wanting? No... when else are you gonna get to play NFL football?

Do I understand it? No... when else are you gonna get to walk away a multi millionaire and know that you are gonna be able to physically interact with your kids as they grow up?

If he was 25 and that happened... I get it. Get back on it and try to get your dream back. At 36 though? More power to him.

I mean his wife is ungodly hot, but still. You can only have so much sex in a day.

Sure... but then there is the rest of life.

Again, I get it... but I don't.

[rico]

Man it would be frustrating to be a Washington fan these past few years.

[Chiefspants]

Man it would be frustrating to be a Washington fan these past few years.

Last 20.

My mom is a huge Washington fan and she was the person who got me into football. I feel for her. She's had 20+ years of Pioli like leadership (and arguably worse) at the ownership level.

[New World Order]

Hopefully he will be traded to the Chargers so we can crush him a couple of times per year.

[Simply Red]

SINE HIM CROWL!!!!!

[Three7s]

I would love to see this places reaction if Alex Smith beats Mahomes in a game someday.

What team are you actually a fan of? It sure isn't the Chiefs.

[Red Dawg]

I hope he doesn't play for his health but what a monster comeback.

[TRR]

I would highly recommend the E60 episode on Alex and his injury/recovery. The guy is tough as nails.

I just hope he doesn’t get hurt again. I can’t even begin to describe how bad his leg was. Moments from amputation.

[Boiled Chicken]

Last 20.

My mom is a huge Washington fan and she was the person who got me into football. I feel for her. She's had 20+ years of Pioli like leadership (and arguably worse) at the ownership level.

More like 30. Hard to fathom 1991 was their last Superbowl with Rypien. That was Gibbs gift, turning castoffs into something just good enough. But, you’re right, the true futility started once Snyder became owner, and what he did to Marty was amateurish. Marty was Marty, but after he went 8-3 after an 0-5 start should’ve been enough to get him another year, but Snyder sacking him for Spurrier(reminds me of when Andy got passed over for Chip Kelly - shiny things over proven commodities rarely work out)was a glimpse of his approach for years to come.

[dirk digler]

I am happy for Alex but watching that video doesn't inspire alot of confidence with the black sleeve and awkward walk. He really shouldn't chance it IMHO he already has a huge guaranteed contract.

[Spott]

Never heard of him.

[Wisconsin_Chief]

Sure... but then there is the rest of life.

Again, I get it... but I don't.

I get what you mean. I'd probably be in the same boat as you myself.

We'll see if this actually happens. Once he gets out there and starts getting hit he might have different feelings.

[TripleThreat]

I am happy for Alex but watching that video doesn't inspire alot of confidence with the black sleeve and awkward walk. He really shouldn't chance it IMHO he already has a huge guaranteed contract.

I was thinking the same thing.

Dwayne Haskins is saying he sees Alex as a mentor but that it’s Haskins team. So say that plays out how Dwayne hopes, Alex May never have to play again and will be a mentor for his last few years. Easy money.

I don’t think Dwayne is that good though so if Alex competes..... who knows

[TripleThreat]

Never heard of him.

I’m sure he’s never heard of you either. Difference is only one of you are lying.

[RealSNR]

Haskins sucks. Never understood what all the hype was about him coming out of college.

[BigRedChief]

I am happy for Alex but watching that video doesn't inspire alot of confidence with the black sleeve and awkward walk. He really shouldn't chance it IMHO he already has a huge guaranteed contract.yeah, he’s got a significant limp


<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Alex Smith and his family had plenty to celebrate after he was officially cleared to resume football activities 🍾🙏 <br><br>(via <a href="https://twitter.com/lizbsmith11?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@lizbsmith11</a>) <a href="https://t.co/N1msn6HWbh">pic.twitter.com/N1msn6HWbh</a></p>&mdash; SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) <a href="https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/status/1294999005848637440?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 16, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Buehler445]

yeah, he’s got a significant limp


<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Alex Smith and his family had plenty to celebrate after he was officially cleared to resume football activities 🍾🙏 <br><br>(via <a href="https://twitter.com/lizbsmith11?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@lizbsmith11</a>) <a href="https://t.co/N1msn6HWbh">pic.twitter.com/N1msn6HWbh</a></p>&mdash; SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) <a href="https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/status/1294999005848637440?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 16, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

That’s funny. They got him good.

[RINGLEADER]

That’s funny. They got him good.

Great news.

But his kid almost took him out on the stairs while he had his weight on his bad leg...

[Hammock Parties]

I hope he makes it back to the field.

https://media.giphy.com/media/wv3lpsLXZZUAw/giphy.gif

[lewdog]

Coming into thread hoping for pictures of his wife.

[sully1983]

Good for Mr Smith! I wish him well.

[Demonpenz]

Alex Smith is going to be in the ring of fame.

[Hammock Parties]

Alex Smith is going to be in the ring of fame.

Bullfuck. There's not enough room for losers.

[Rain Man]

Per the ADA, the league will have to make reasonable accommodations for him. If I was his lawyer, I'd argue that that means no pass rush.

[eDave]

Bullfuck. There's not enough room for losers.

His name will go up.

[Rain Man]

His name will go up.

I'd bet against it. He was a great guy, but he played for the Chiefs for five years and was 1-4 in playoff games as the quarterback. He might get into the Ring of Pretty Good, but that's not a Ring of Fame resume.

[eDave]

I'd bet against it. He was a great guy, but he played for the Chiefs for five years and was 1-4 in playoff games as the quarterback. He might get into the Ring of Pretty Good, but that's not a Ring of Fame resume.

I'm thinking as part of Andy's legacy.

[Hammock Parties]

His name will go up.

BULLFUCK

[Deberg_1990]

I'd bet against it. He was a great guy, but he played for the Chiefs for five years and was 1-4 in playoff games as the quarterback. He might get into the Ring of Pretty Good, but that's not a Ring of Fame resume.

Agree.

I will argue to my death he was a better QBs in Chiefs history than TrINT Green.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Awesome! Will be rooting for him to do well for the REDSKINS

[eDave]

Awesome! Will be rooting for him to do well for the REDSKINS

Pat kinda stumbled when referencing them. "The Washington team".

[Rain Man]

Agree.

I will argue to my death he was a better QBs in Chiefs history than TrINT Green.

I'd have to give the nod to Trent over Alex, though it's close. Trent had more offensive talent around him by far, but Alex had some semblance of a defense most years. It's hard to do a direct comparison for those reasons, but Trent sure had that offense humming when he was under center.

[Hammock Parties]

Andy, Kelce and Mahomes are going up. Possibly Schwartz. Possibly Tyreek.

Not going to be enough room for a 5th/6th from the Andy era.

Sorry, not sorry.

[eDave]

It would appear that I've been pwned.

[Deberg_1990]

Andy, Kelce and Mahomes are going up. Possibly Schwartz. Possibly Tyreek.

Not going to be enough room for a 5th/6th from the Andy era.

Sorry, not sorry.

Chris Jones? Jamaal Charles (partial Andy era) ?

Eric Fisher?

[New World Order]

I hope he makes it back to the field.

https://media.giphy.com/media/wv3lpsLXZZUAw/giphy.gif

https://media.tenor.com/images/3f34e7a3f5684ef407c9cf68917c1892/tenor.gif

[Rain Man]

Chris Jones? Jamaal Charles (partial Andy era) ?

Eric Fisher?


Be sure to save a spot for Colquitt.

[Deberg_1990]

Be sure to save a spot for Colquitt.

:ROFL:

[Hammock Parties]

Chris Jones? Jamaal Charles (partial Andy era) ?

Eric Fisher?

Charles is another one that is going on the ring before Alex.

All-time leading rusher for this franchise.

[Deberg_1990]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Today was a good day �� <a href="https://t.co/2MD4C4UJpI">pic.twitter.com/2MD4C4UJpI</a></p>&mdash; Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/WashingtonNFL/status/1295043028525158403?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 16, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Hammock Parties]

https://media.tenor.com/images/3f34e7a3f5684ef407c9cf68917c1892/tenor.gif

I'll watch every Redskins game just to see the twisted jabberwocky he's become.

I'll mock everything.

I'll burn my twitter follows to the ground in a blaze of glory.

I got my Super Bowl. Not a single fuck is given.

I'll escort your football career to the gates of hell, Alex. :evil:

[RealSNR]

Terrell Davis in the NFL HOF completely blows up all legitimacy for any other hall of fame. It's that bad.

"Alex gets into the ring of fame? Seriously?!"
"Well, I mean... Terrell Davis is in the HOF, so why not put Alex in the Chiefs ring?"

"You're posthumously giving Adolf Hitler a Nobel Peace Prize?"
"Hey, it's not as bad as Terrell Davis getting a gold jacket"

[Mephistopheles Janx]

I'll watch every Redskins game just to see the twisted jabberwocky he's become.

I'll mock everything.

I'll burn my twitter follows to the ground in a blaze of glory.

I got my Super Bowl. Not a single fuck is given.

I'll escort your football career to the gates of hell, Alex. :evil:

Just a few weeks ago you were saying how you had softened towards Alex and were grateful for what he had done in KC.

What changed?

[New World Order]

I'll watch every Redskins game just to see the twisted jabberwocky he's become.

I'll mock everything.

I'll burn my twitter follows to the ground in a blaze of glory.

I got my Super Bowl. Not a single **** is given.

I'll escort your football career to the gates of hell, Alex. :evil:

The Chargers should trade for him if they're planning on sitting Herbert this season.

Then we could crush him a couple of times before he finally hangs it up.

[Hammock Parties]

Just a few weeks ago you were saying how you had softened towards Alex and were grateful for what he had done in KC.

What changed?

I'm very grateful. Thank you, Alex. ROFL

Anyway, his career isn't making it out of camp alive most likely, but I'll be waiting.

I've got nothing better to do.

[Deberg_1990]

Alex to the Raiders to finish up his career?

Gruden + Alex could potentially be beautiful.

[RunKC]

Andy, Kelce and Mahomes are going up. Possibly Schwartz. Possibly Tyreek.

Not going to be enough room for a 5th/6th from the Andy era.

Sorry, not sorry.

Brett Veach definitely going up on the mantle bro

[Rain Man]

Terrell Davis in the NFL HOF completely blows up all legitimacy for any other hall of fame. It's that bad.

"Alex gets into the ring of fame? Seriously?!"
"Well, I mean... Terrell Davis is in the HOF, so why not put Alex in the Chiefs ring?"

"You're posthumously giving Adolf Hitler a Nobel Peace Prize?"
"Hey, it's not as bad as Terrell Davis getting a gold jacket"

This is accurate.

I would also contend that Floyd Little intensifies the problem. It's as if the NFL decided that they had to put some broncos running backs in, and those guys won the coin flip over Jon Keyworth and Sammy Winder.

[splatbass]

Dude is tough as hell, and very determined. Most guys would have taken the millions he already made and retired. Got to give him credit.

[eDave]

Dude is tough as hell, and very determined. Most guys would have taken the millions he already made and retired. Got to give him credit.

He sure as hell doesn't deserve the hopes from some people that he will fail or get re-injured so they can laugh and bask in being pricks. It's pretty vile.

[Ninerfan11]

I'll watch every Redskins game just to see the twisted jabberwocky he's become.

I'll mock everything.

I'll burn my twitter follows to the ground in a blaze of glory.

I got my Super Bowl. Not a single **** is given.

I'll escort your football career to the gates of hell, Alex. :evil:

what the hell is up with this? Christ dude.

[Hammock Parties]

what the hell is up with this? Christ dude.

This chance may never come again.

[BigRedChief]

I'll watch every Redskins game just to see the twisted jabberwocky he's become.

I'll mock everything.

I'll burn my twitter follows to the ground in a blaze of glory.

I got my Super Bowl. Not a single **** is given.

I'll escort your football career to the gates of hell, Alex. :evil:I wasn't a happy camper at the time with Alex's quality of play. Pissed most of the time probably more than feeling adequate. But.....


Alex was who he was, Not his fault. He tried his best. Gave everything he had to make the team better, to win games. He just didn't have the talent to get it done. Not his fault.

Patrick has said Alex was a great help with his becoming an NFL QB. Helped him learn to read NFL defenses. It seems to be a real thing. Not just Patrick being nice to the guy whose job he took. For that reason alone, he should at least not be given shit about the level of his athleticism.

Ring of honor? LMAO GTFO

[ChiefBlueCFC]

This is absolutely unbelievable. I hope he wins the job too

[Hammock Parties]

This is all a PR stunt. He isn't playing.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Alex Smith&#39;s physician says the QB doesn&#39;t have full control of his foot.<a href="https://t.co/BiZEPliauy">https://t.co/BiZEPliauy</a> <a href="https://t.co/2oqMiHmHPe">pic.twitter.com/2oqMiHmHPe</a></p>&mdash; NBCSports Washington (@NBCSWashington) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBCSWashington/status/1295340870250770432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 17, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Iowanian]

I'm glad he's healed so well after such a bad injury...but I gotta be honest, I'd hate to see him play and get hurt like that again.

I wish him good luck either way, but consider a move to the booth.

[Deberg_1990]

This is all a PR stunt. He isn't playing.

I somewhat agree. I definitely do not see him being able to be move and run like he did before the injury. and that was a huge part of his game.

[Lzen]

I’m so happy for Alex! Show them what’s up! We will see the Redskins in Tampa in February

ROFLROFLROFLROFLROFLROFLROFLROFLROFL

[Megatron96]

Huge admirer of Alex as a person. And as much as i like to cheer for the underdog, I don't want to see him get hurt again, especially to that leg, even more.

It's rough though; to see something of just how hard the guy worked to get back on the field, and hope that he doesn't see the field . . . it's tough.

[eDave]

Huge admirer of Alex as a person. And as much as i like to cheer for the underdog, I don't want to see him get hurt again, especially to that leg, even more.

It's rough though; to see something of just how hard the guy worked to get back on the field, and hope that he doesn't see the field . . . it's tough.

He'll be an asset to the Washingtons regardless if he plays.

[Baby Lee]

Speaking of the Maryland Basin Collective of Oblong Ball Matriculation Enthusiasts. . . .

The new MLS team, the CITY!!!

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/b5/St._Louis_City_SC_logo.svg/180px-St._Louis_City_SC_logo.svg.png

[WhiteWhale]

The images I saw on that special...

Well, it was nightmare fuel. It's impressive he's walking without a Cain.

Say what you want about him as a qb... 90% would have just cut it off.

[RealSNR]

This is all a PR stunt. He isn't playing.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Alex Smith&#39;s physician says the QB doesn&#39;t have full control of his foot.<a href="https://t.co/BiZEPliauy">https://t.co/BiZEPliauy</a> <a href="https://t.co/2oqMiHmHPe">pic.twitter.com/2oqMiHmHPe</a></p>&mdash; NBCSports Washington (@NBCSWashington) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBCSWashington/status/1295340870250770432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 17, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

He's just making an excuse for when he hunts down JJ Watt and kicks him squarely in his tiny roided-up testicles.

"I'm sorry, officer... I didn't have control over my foot..."

[In58men]

https://twitter.com/john_keim/status/1295721027679465472?s=21

Smith already looking better than Haskins ROFL

[srvy]

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Damn Alex your still gimpy on that leg moving around. He has made millions just give in and enjoy the rest of your life its not worth it. If Alex plays nothing good will come of it. He will either reinjure that leg or favor and protect it and injure the other. I was hoping he would make it back but after watching him gimp in that video I have changed my mind.

[jd1020]

Damn Alex your still gimpy on that leg moving around. He has made millions just give in and enjoy the rest of your life its not worth it. If Alex plays nothing good will come of it. He will either reinjure that leg or favor and protect it and injure the other. I was hoping he would make it back but after watching him gimp in that video I have changed my mind.

Or he can just play the role of comeback, not play a single down since he "doesnt have full control of his foot", and collect $16M that he's guaranteed instead of retiring and giving it up.

[DJ's left nut]

He should 'Crash Davis' this one.

Get your dinger and hang 'em up. I'd like to see him get to 200 TDs for a round figure, but if he can't start moving better, that's asking too much.

If he can get back on the field and lead a touchdown drive, he should call it a career. Get one last moment in the sun and then walk(ish) away.

[DJ's left nut]

Do I blame him for not wanting? No... when else are you gonna get to play NFL football?

Do I understand it? No... when else are you gonna get to walk away a multi millionaire and know that you are gonna be able to physically interact with your kids as they grow up?

If he was 25 and that happened... I get it. Get back on it and try to get your dream back. At 36 though? More power to him.



Sure... but then there is the rest of life.

Again, I get it... but I don't.

I think it's smart, honestly.

Look - I'd give damn near anything to make a diving backhanded snag and fire a rope across a diamond again. Or barrel up a quality fastball. But that's just done. I can play softball or golf or whatever, but it's not the same.

NOTHING can replace that fire for hyper-competitive people and when it's gone it's just...gone.

If you still have that fire, don't quit. Make 'em peel the jersey off you. Because when that's over - that's it. It's over for good.

This isn't about money or fame or sex or any of that crap. It's about competition and camaraderie and there's nothing like high-end team sports to scratch that itch. And at his best, he was among the best handful of people in the world at what he did. So how the hell can you expect a guy like that to just turn it off?

He clearly hasn't so more power to him. I hope he sates whatever urge he has and walks away on his own terms.

[DJ's left nut]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Today was a good day �� <a href="https://t.co/2MD4C4UJpI">pic.twitter.com/2MD4C4UJpI</a></p>&mdash; Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/WashingtonNFL/status/1295043028525158403?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 16, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Geez - didn't even occur to me that it was his drive leg that got shattered.

Good luck, Alex. But I'd put loooooooong odds on anything happening. Dude didn't have a plus arm when he could put his lower half into the throw. With that injury being to his drive leg, I just have no idea how he can keep it strong enough to throw an NFL caliber pass.

[JakeF]

If you watch Alex, he still has some foot flop on his bad leg. I just don't see how he can ever play at a NFL-level with that.

[MahiMike]

I absolutely don't want him to play. He's only good if he can scramble.

[Megatron96]

I think it's smart, honestly.

Look - I'd give damn near anything to make a diving backhanded snag and fire a rope across a diamond again. Or barrel up a quality fastball. But that's just done. I can play softball or golf or whatever, but it's not the same.

NOTHING can replace that fire for hyper-competitive people and when it's gone it's just...gone.

If you still have that fire, don't quit. Make 'em peel the jersey off you. Because when that's over - that's it. It's over for good.

This isn't about money or fame or sex or any of that crap. It's about competition and camaraderie and there's nothing like high-end team sports to scratch that itch. And at his best, he was among the best handful of people in the world at what he did. So how the hell can you expect a guy like that to just turn it off?

He clearly hasn't so more power to him. I hope he sates whatever urge he has and walks away on his own terms.

^^^^
THIS.

The one sport I was really good at in high school was soccer. I played football, but I was never good enough or big enough to be a starter; I was a a situational player or a sub.

But as a soccer player I was pretty good. Good enough to have my coach call some college scouts and even a couple pros come look at me. At that age it's all I wanted to do. I used to tell my brother that if i got offered anything, any contract, that I'd take it, because all I wanted was to play. I would've played for rent money.

Then i got hurt (partial tears to my ACL/MCL), multiple tears to 3 of the 5 ligaments in my left ankle, all in just 5 months, and just like that my career as an athlete was over. This was 32 years ago, so there was no such thing as getting surgery and coming back from an ACL tear, but I did make a serious effort to try anyway, but I just couldn't stop or cut or accelerate the way I could before getting hurt, so I had to learn to give up that dream.

And it's fine, i have a fine life, a pretty good job doing something I really like. And I've filled that competitive need with pool, kick-boxing, shooting sports, etc.

But I miss playing. I miss the physical and mental competition. I miss the camaraderie, as DJ puts it. I miss the feel of the grass during warm-ups right before kick-off. The rush. Hell, I miss practice.

Point being, if I hadn't gotten hurt, and knowing what I know now, I'd have played soccer until they kicked me off the team and banned me from the field. Because there's just nothing like playing a team sport at a high level of competition, being good enough to be on such a team.

It's why i feel like if Alex can play, he should. Even though I mentally cringe at the thought of him getting hurt again, I also know something about what he's feeling. And why I'm rooting for him to make it.

[DJ's left nut]

^^^^
THIS.

The one sport I was really good at in high school was soccer. I played football, but I was never good enough or big enough to be a starter; I was a a situational player or a sub.

But as a soccer player I was pretty good. Good enough to have my coach call some college scouts and even a couple pros come look at me. At that age it's all I wanted to do. I used to tell my brother that if i got offered anything, any contract, that I'd take it, because all I wanted was to play. I would've played for rent money.

Then i got hurt (partial tears to my ACL/MCL), multiple tears to 3 of the 5 ligaments in my left ankle, all in just 5 months, and just like that my career as an athlete was over. This was 32 years ago, so there was no such thing as getting surgery and coming back from an ACL tear, but I did make a serious effort to try anyway, but I just couldn't stop or cut or accelerate the way I could before getting hurt, so I had to learn to give up that dream.

And it's fine, i have a fine life, a pretty good job doing something I really like. And I've filled that competitive need with pool, kick-boxing, shooting sports, etc.

But I miss playing. I miss the physical and mental competition. I miss the camaraderie, as DJ puts it. I miss the feel of the grass during warm-ups right before kick-off. The rush. Hell, I miss practice.

Point being, if I hadn't gotten hurt, and knowing what I know now, I'd have played soccer until they kicked me off the team and banned me from the field. Because there's just nothing like playing a team sport at a high level of competition, being good enough to be on such a team.

It's why i feel like if Alex can play, he should. Even though I mentally cringe at the thought of him getting hurt again, I also know something about what he's feeling. And why I'm rooting for him to make it.

I miss the emotion.

I miss making a great play on a tough hop, nailing the runner and watching him fire his helmet - I get to watch him trudge back to the dugout and calmly call out the number of outs even though I know I just ruined his day. I miss driving in the game winner, rounding the bag and just giving a visceral yell when the run crosses.

Hell, I miss striking out with the bases loaded. I still find myself hopping in the stands at Arrowhead during the national anthem because even during my shitty high school football player days, that's what I had to do to just calm myself down before the game started. Anthem started and I was just anxious and it had to go somewhere. I wanted to go and even 20 years later, that energy is still there.

That stuff just rarely exists in the real world. I see a pitcher pump his fist after a big K and I'm just fucking jealous. I never get that kind of rush anymore. Oh sure, I get excited if I chip in from 60 yards or if I throw out some other old dude trying to take an extra base on me in slow pitch - but it's a weak facsimile and I know it.

I watch the unbridled emotion that a guy like Mahomes plays with and it's just envy, man. Not at the talent, but at the situation. I see the guy get smoked scoring a touchdown, jump up and yell at the guy "You're gonna have to HIT ME!" and as fired up as I am, a small part of me is just bummed that I ain't gonna feel that way when I win an argument on an objection.

These are hard-wired competitors - let 'em compete until age/injury says they can't anymore. Alex has probably reached that point but until he reconciles that with himself, I can't fault him for trying everything he can to keep going. It's the same reason I never gave Favre shit for unretiring.

Man - I feel ya. Do it until you just can't anymore. Who gives a shit if some fan wants to remember you in your prime or makes fun your "Willie Mays with the Mets" years. You'll never experience this rush again - take in every drop of it.

[Hammock Parties]

You'll never experience this rush again - take in every drop of it.

I am ready to get ratio'd again.

[Blick]

I totally get it from Alex's perspective. I played football and baseball at a high level growing up, and then quit in high school to smoke weed and be an idiot. I would give anything to get a re-do on that decision. I respect the hell out of Alex and his drive to keep going.

[Megatron96]

I miss the emotion.

I miss making a great play on a tough hop, nailing the runner and watching him fire his helmet - I get to watch him trudge back to the dugout and calmly call out the number of outs even though I know I just ruined his day. I miss driving in the game winner, rounding the bag and just giving a visceral yell when the run crosses.

Hell, I miss striking out with the bases loaded. I still find myself hopping in the stands at Arrowhead during the national anthem because even during my shitty high school football player days, that's what I had to do to just calm myself down before the game started. Anthem started and I was just anxious and it had to go somewhere. I wanted to go and even 20 years later, that energy is still there.

That stuff just rarely exists in the real world. I see a pitcher pump his fist after a big K and I'm just ****ing jealous. I never get that kind of rush anymore. Oh sure, I get excited if I chip in from 60 yards or if I throw out some other old dude trying to take an extra base on me in slow pitch - but it's a weak facsimile and I know it.

I watch the unbridled emotion that a guy like Mahomes plays with and it's just envy, man. Not at the talent, but at the situation. I see the guy get smoked scoring a touchdown, jump up and yell at the guy "You're gonna have to HIT ME!" and as fired up as I am, a small part of me is just bummed that I ain't gonna feel that way when I win an argument on an objection.

These are hard-wired competitors - let 'em compete until age/injury says they can't anymore. Alex has probably reached that point but until he reconciles that with himself, I can't fault him for trying everything he can to keep going. It's the same reason I never gave Favre shit for unretiring.

Man - I feel ya. Do it until you just can't anymore. Who gives a shit if some fan wants to remember you in your prime or makes fun your "Willie Mays with the Mets" years. You'll never experience this rush again - take in every drop of it.

Dammit, okay now we have to stop. I'm getting twitchy just reading this and thinking about it. I'm going to bounce right out of my shoes.

[Demonpenz]

Jeez. You guys really need to race cars.

[Megatron96]

Jeez. You guys really need to race cars.

Wouldn't matter. Still wouldn't be the same, for a variety of reasons.

[DJ's left nut]

Jeez. You guys really need to race cars.

Yup.

A friend of mine's cousin races in Seattle. He has a partner on his race-team that got in early on one of the big tech companies (microsoft or some shit) and is just LOADED.

And without that source of revenue, he'd struggle to keep a ride going. We talked about it one evening and it's staggering how much it costs to do even amateur racing.

But we've talked for years about doing the 24 hours of LEMONS just go out there and wrench a bit and drive as fast as a $5k car will let you drive until it explodes.

We're a truly experienced wrench away from a solid team. He and I have done some drivers school when we got our Camaros wrapped up and both of us are pretty good behind the wheel. He and my FIL are both really good with wiring, etc but we need another good car guy who can be a 3rd driver (and a whole slew of willing wives; none of ours are real amped up about this idea).

There are some good, fairly affordable racing circuits for weekend warriors but we'd need to find something equidistant from all of us and that's tougher with him being in Texas.

[DJ's left nut]

Wouldn't matter. Still wouldn't be the same, for a variety of reasons.

Not gonna lie - I think it would be pretty close.

Maybe not if you're driving someone else's car, but if its you and a few buddy's that spend some time tuning/maintaining a car and then do one of the longer endurance style races where you're swapping in drivers and stuff - I think that would be a good time.

My only real issue is that a lot of that turns into clock racing with staggered starts to protect the drivers and their relatively cheap, shitty cars. So most of the true racing is against a stopwatch, even if you occasionally have an overtake here or there.

But I really do see the appeal to it.

[Perineum Ripper]

I can get you guys into the mountains of Afghanistan, tracking some guys that will try to kill you. If you want to get back into the rush of something.

[Megatron96]

Not gonna lie - I think it would be pretty close.

Maybe not if you're driving someone else's car, but if its you and a few buddy's that spend some time tuning/maintaining a car and then do one of the longer endurance style races where you're swapping in drivers and stuff - I think that would be a good time.

My only real issue is that a lot of that turns into clock racing with staggered starts to protect the drivers and their relatively cheap, shitty cars. So most of the true racing is against a stopwatch, even if you occasionally have an overtake here or there.

But I really do see the appeal to it.

You might be right. My thought is that it would be kind of like when i played beer league soccer. I thought playing again at any level would be enough, but it wasn't. Not for me, in my bones, anyway. I hated how slow I was, and it didn't matter that I was still quicker and faster than most of the guys I was playing with. I could feel the difference and I didn't like it.

I was going to write a bunch of stuff about why that wouldn't be enough (actually I did, but changed my mind about posting it), but I'll tell you what though, I hope you find that 3rd driver and have tons of fun. if I lived anywhere near MO I'd probably volunteer to be the third driver until you guys found a better one. Did a little driving as a kid. Not a lot, just enough to learn the fundamentals of driving dynamics, not enough to make it instinctual.

[Buehler445]

I'm out on racing. I know what that would be. I ran track in high school. I know what that would be. I'd try to go get one and blow up the car. My running career was full of me outrunning what my body was good for. There is a 0% chance I can stay within the operating parameters of the machine.

Also out on hunting terrorists. Fat boy doesn't need to die today.

I have had to give up the ghost on rec basketball. The same shit knees certainly won't allow me to run. I can still lock in and go get one in the weight room. But like you guys, its only a rough facsimile. I can still buckle down and pull all nighters on the sprayer, which is probably a closer get than weights.

But unlike DJ, I'm not jealous of these dudes as much as I am in awe of some of the shit they can do that I couldn't ever do. I certainly do miss the emotion, but some of that would have naturally faded because I've had my ass kicked enough over the years to know that the sun will still come up in the morning afterwords. I mean my life experiences are different than athletes. And while if I could put up a performance like they do, I'd be on top of the world too, but I'm sure it would be different than when athletics were my life. Conversely, in those days I'd be emotionally unable to enjoy some of the professional successes that I've had. Or, more relevantly, I'd probably go into fuck it mode and want to watch the world burn after some of the professional failures I've endured.

That being said, the itch is there, and it's damned hard to scratch.

[Demonpenz]

Yup.

A friend of mine's cousin races in Seattle. He has a partner on his race-team that got in early on one of the big tech companies (microsoft or some shit) and is just LOADED.

And without that source of revenue, he'd struggle to keep a ride going. We talked about it one evening and it's staggering how much it costs to do even amateur racing.

But we've talked for years about doing the 24 hours of LEMONS just go out there and wrench a bit and drive as fast as a $5k car will let you drive until it explodes.

We're a truly experienced wrench away from a solid team. He and I have done some drivers school when we got our Camaros wrapped up and both of us are pretty good behind the wheel. He and my FIL are both really good with wiring, etc but we need another good car guy who can be a 3rd driver (and a whole slew of willing wives; none of ours are real amped up about this idea).

There are some good, fairly affordable racing circuits for weekend warriors but we'd need to find something equidistant from all of us and that's tougher with him being in Texas.

I know you are high class but there is a winning pure stock on sale for 12k. lots of fans dirt and I think that would trip the trigger

[srvy]

I can get you guys into the mountains of Afghanistan, tracking some guys that will try to kill you. If you want to get back into the rush of something.

Winner

That trumps all.

[OrtonsPiercedTaint]

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