Alex Smith

Athlete

1984-05-07

Alex Smith is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the NFL for 16 seasons. He was the first overall pick in the 2005 NFL Draft and is known for his career with the San Francisco 49ers, Kansas City Chiefs, and Washington Football Team. He was born on May 7, 1984.

Quotes by Alex Smith

That's a special time, to get drafted.
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As a QB, it's a team game, and you're all out there in it.
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You love playing on a national stage - anytime you get these games. The Thursday ones are tough; I have a mixed opinion. I think if you win them, they're awesome because you get another little bye week in there, so to speak. They're tough on the quick turnaround.
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Game day can be emotional, and there are a lot of ups and downs throughout a game, but as a quarterback, you have to be able to see the bigger picture, steady that ship, get all the guys focused in on the task at hand, and keep the thing moving.
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I used to make fun when I got into the league, and I couldn't believe these old guys that didn't know artists on the radio, like in the weight room.
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