"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."
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.