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Congratulations to Smith on a well earned retirement. You were a mentor to Patrick knowing he was drafted to take your job when most others never would have. You made KC relevant again.
It's sad but I look on Smith's career in KC as what could have been. He had all the talent in the world yet never capitalized on it. He could sling it down the field on a rope yet felt the need to throw 5 yard passes all over the field. It's like he preferred to get on base with a single vs hitting the home run.
I was always frustrated by his inability to hold a lead in the playoffs. With him no lead was safe which was similar to Mahomes, just on the opposite end of the spectrum. Mahomes overcomes 24-0, Smith would give up a 24-0 lead.
At the end of the day the fact he is able to retire on his terms and walk after the injury he suffered is worthy of respect.
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