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Alex Smith: I never aspired to play in the NFL

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  • Опубликовано: 12 сен 2017
  • Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, Alex Smith, on obsessing over the top ranked high school quarterbacks in California, receiving a scholarship offer to play for the University of Louisville from his uncle - the head coach - and frustration with the outcome of forfeiting his redshirt year at the University of Utah. Plus, Smith says he never even thought about playing in the NFL until after his last regular season game with the Utah Utes, even though he was the top pick in the NFL draft.
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Комментарии • 97

  • @TheDCGuitar13
    @TheDCGuitar13 7 лет назад +151

    Wow watching these interviews really tells me Alex has been doubted his whole life. The way he described his situations sounds like a man with some pent up depression that found a way to work his way out of his struggles. Huge respect to this man.

    • @fishscale9170
      @fishscale9170 6 лет назад +1

      TheDCGuitar13 Well spoken

    • @tylersauls3557
      @tylersauls3557 5 лет назад

      Forreal you can tell there's always been a ton of pressure on him since day one. It's hard trying to win when everybody is waiting for your downfall. One mistake can be overblown and implement negativity in your head.

  • @PKG12341
    @PKG12341 6 лет назад +27

    Much respect for you Alex Smith. You are appreciated by me. I wish 49ers had understood your value. Thank you for playing in SF for as long as you did.

  • @FroopieLoopies
    @FroopieLoopies 7 лет назад +254

    Wow looks like he's been shitted on and underestimated his entire life.

    • @UltimateBreloom
      @UltimateBreloom 6 лет назад +6

      FroopieLoopies Going into the NFL draft he was rated really high. As in the best QB prospect in the draft and one of the best of the decade.

    • @HereIsWisdom1318
      @HereIsWisdom1318 6 лет назад +14

      LibertyMike Yeah, that's a little sad...
      I've always liked Alex Smith; he's the epitome of a calm, cool and collected QB.

    • @cwg73160
      @cwg73160 6 лет назад +3

      Being the first pick in the NFL draft is the opposite of being underestimated.

    • @amaxlite
      @amaxlite 6 лет назад +4

      Can you blame that if he underestimated himself? This dude was planning on going to law school.

    • @TheMan750
      @TheMan750 4 года назад

      Devon Nelson he wasn’t that definite through high school and college

  • @FadedDream6969
    @FadedDream6969 6 лет назад +21

    His last season with UTAH was awesome. He's a beast and represents Utah football at the core. Thanks for everything you had to give up for Utah

    • @Flynning
      @Flynning 5 месяцев назад

      Utah football sucks…. How’d he represent what Utah football is?😂

  • @MrGNugget
    @MrGNugget 6 лет назад +99

    Damn Alex never has gotten any respect as a quarterback his whole life! He kills it in high school and gets no offers, the whole 49ers franchise was trash but he gets blamed for the failures, he finally wins then kaepernick takes his job, and now all he does is win games with the chiefs but is called a "game manager" as an insult. Respect to Alex for sticking through all the BS

    • @markrobinson9394
      @markrobinson9394 5 лет назад +3

      That's garbage. Smith went # 1 in the draft. Brady went # 199, while Romo, Warner and Moon didn't even get drafted.
      Smith was given every opportunity to succeed with both the 49ers and Chiefs, but his lack of big playmaking and ability to drive down the field in the clutch came back to bite him in a major way.

    • @AD-eq4kn
      @AD-eq4kn 4 года назад

      Hes also 2-5 in the playoffs

    • @bobbymoore8564
      @bobbymoore8564 3 года назад

      @@AD-eq4kn his passer rating is higher than Brady’s in the playoffs. Check it out.

    • @bobbymoore8564
      @bobbymoore8564 3 года назад +1

      He got no respect from the media. He has drive and determination.

  • @nykia31
    @nykia31 6 лет назад +7

    Always been an Alex Smith fan..seems like a really good, down to earth, man.

  • @charliebrown6590
    @charliebrown6590 4 года назад +3

    Great player! Better human being!

  • @abruzz0
    @abruzz0 6 лет назад +58

    Alex Smith and Reggie Bush were teammates in high school. Yea I'd say they could play with anyone in the country.

    • @ThePancakeman25
      @ThePancakeman25 6 лет назад

      No Refunds really?

    • @yigyountry
      @yigyountry 6 лет назад

      ThePancakeman25 yep. Helix high school, San Diego powerhouse

  • @timmspencer1754
    @timmspencer1754 6 лет назад +63

    Hope this guy gets a ring one day

    • @ninerempire7819
      @ninerempire7819 6 лет назад

      Timm Spencer with tha niners as a back up for the g man

    • @wvuwhat
      @wvuwhat 5 лет назад

      Almost feel bad he's a Skin' now. Seems like a good guy.

    • @smsmaco1927
      @smsmaco1927 4 года назад

      F

    • @MrZooop
      @MrZooop 4 года назад

      sadly it won't happen... alex is the man.

  • @johnnyyang5024
    @johnnyyang5024 3 года назад +4

    I'm not a Redskins fan but Alex Smith Comeback story is Amazing and inspiring Wow, this man is so Determined to Come Back after almost losing his legs and his Life, wow I can't say enough about Alex Smith , I guess he show the World that with Hard Work, motivation and Perseverance anything is Possible, I am now a Alex Smith fan and a Alex Smith believer, How can you not root and cheer for this great man of Faith and now the Washington Redskins are in First Place in the NFC East. If I was the Forty Niners or the Bears I would try to sign Alex Smith to a Contract, to me Alex Smith is a Winner and a Man of Faith..........

  • @dylflah7630
    @dylflah7630 6 лет назад +9

    these interviews have just made me more of a fan of the guy. a pro's pro who in a lot of ways has always been an underdog.

  • @AndrewSavedbyJesus
    @AndrewSavedbyJesus 6 лет назад +22

    Seems like such a good dude, excellent interviews

  • @RETRO_BELL
    @RETRO_BELL 4 года назад +9

    That yr with Utah going undefeated was one of favorite NCCA seasons..!!! Auburn went undefeated also and didn't make the title game

  • @ninjaknightslive
    @ninjaknightslive 7 лет назад +53

    This is his year! No wonder his been very meticulous, very calculated, that's why he doesn't throw INT's I think now he has the GO FOR BROKE! Attitude!

  • @mr.barnes9342
    @mr.barnes9342 4 года назад +4

    One of the most underrated QB’s play the game....you can have all the talent in the world but it’s that last 1% of luck that makes your career...as 49er faithful he decently was dealt a bad with the constant change of coaches and scheme...then that injury which sideline him with his last season everything was finally clicking with him...the rest is history at the time everyone jumped on the Kap wagon but in retro spec what would have happen if Harbaugh would have went back to him. Sadly we will never know.

  • @PublicNuisance2K24
    @PublicNuisance2K24 7 месяцев назад

    I like how open and honest Alex is in this interview. Great interview. Good job Alex.

  • @robertocerda4748
    @robertocerda4748 5 лет назад +14

    “Right?” -Alex Smith

  • @TheBlackJacksItalia
    @TheBlackJacksItalia 6 лет назад +2

    Such a resilient, smart, humble guy. I bet this guy is gonna become a hell of a qb coach/ Offensive Coordinator in the future.

  • @vogeltron9816
    @vogeltron9816 6 лет назад +16

    My Mom wanted me to Transfer to Harvard and I had every intention to come back for my Senior year because I started my Masters!!! How flipping smart is this guy?? I think he was 21 when the 49ers took him.

    • @specter290
      @specter290 6 лет назад +5

      your right.. he was accepted to Harvard... and he talks about the lousville nepotism corruption ahahaha

    • @bulldogvillan
      @bulldogvillan 6 лет назад +3

      Highest score ever on the wonderlic test

    • @Ashish-xm9ol
      @Ashish-xm9ol 5 лет назад

      @@bulldogvillan nah bro that was Fitzception

  • @taylorjhebert
    @taylorjhebert 4 года назад +4

    It would be cool to see graham be interviewed and listen to him give his opinion about what it was like to interview people as complex and interesting as Alex Smith.

  • @TeachAManToAngle
    @TeachAManToAngle 2 года назад

    I never paid attention to him …. Until now. Incredible man. Much respect.

  • @marcusamante5824
    @marcusamante5824 4 года назад +2

    Kept fighting, respect

  • @kevinkaatz883
    @kevinkaatz883 5 лет назад +3

    What a cool, down to earth person

    • @kevinkaatz883
      @kevinkaatz883 5 лет назад +2

      And he's got a lot of class for taking the high road, as he coulda thrown a ton of people under the bus. Now thats he's no longer with KC, i can root for him based solely off this interview

  • @uzzle21
    @uzzle21 6 лет назад +8

    Alex smith is a great guy , and this a steelers fan love these interviews very authentic! GRAHAM you will see me one day .

    • @richardhsuh
      @richardhsuh 6 лет назад

      Hope you make it!

    • @uzzle21
      @uzzle21 6 лет назад

      Richard Suh thank you man alot check my video out on my channel.. tell me what you think , Purple shirt .

  • @supmofo123
    @supmofo123 6 лет назад +4

    Another great interview Graham

  • @TheMrLGND
    @TheMrLGND 4 года назад +17

    If SF didn't treat him like garbage he would've won them a SB. Oh well..

    • @craigsmith4326
      @craigsmith4326 4 года назад

      Beau Christensen treat him like garbage? He sucked until
      Harbaugh got there as of now I don’t think kaepernick is a better QB but for the moment and time he was the better option for my 49ers. Alex went 1-13 on 3rd downs in the 2011 NFCC

    • @christophergraves3113
      @christophergraves3113 4 года назад

      @@craigsmith4326 lol you dont know foot quit talking cause that 49ers alex join was awful

    • @craigsmith4326
      @craigsmith4326 4 года назад

      Christopher Graves I do know football. And he still sucked

    • @craigsmith4326
      @craigsmith4326 4 года назад

      Christopher Graves Alex was the wrong pick period. A lot of QBs are on bad teams but that doesn’t mean they look bad playing

    • @christophergraves3113
      @christophergraves3113 4 года назад

      @@craigsmith4326 no dude that 49ers was really bad there is documentary and stories and so much how dysfunctional that franchise was...that's like saying David carradine was bad in Houston but If you look at the line got him fucked him up

  • @ianmorran2346
    @ianmorran2346 6 лет назад +6

    Alex looks like he hasn't missed a shoulder day.

  • @pmreviews8117
    @pmreviews8117 6 лет назад +21

    He is like the Eric Forman of QB's

  • @musicguru6587
    @musicguru6587 6 лет назад +3

    I like the pocket on his shirt

  • @DesertEagle101
    @DesertEagle101 6 лет назад +18

    I always like these interviews as Graham is very personable. Never knew much about Alex Smith except that early on in his career he really never was given a foundation to be successful to somehow was able to stick around 5/6 years til Harbaugh got it.
    That said he's not good at eye contact lol

    • @pleaseawaken3376
      @pleaseawaken3376 6 лет назад +1

      eye contact like trust should be earned not given freely

    • @DocPetron
      @DocPetron 6 лет назад +4

      Eye contact is overated. First, a lot of people look into the camera which is just bullshitting. Secondly, when I am constantly looking at someone when I'm talking, I'm not really thinking and reflecting. But hey, that's me. But getting back to Alex Smith, I feel that I underrated him. Rodgers should've been #1, but Smith should be a top 10 pick.

    • @DannySayChow
      @DannySayChow 6 лет назад +5

      Dee Eagle the interviewer is great. He asks a question and let's the guy speak. I hate when I'm watching an interview and the interviewer keeps interrupting. This guy is good

  • @citysquirrel7663
    @citysquirrel7663 10 месяцев назад

    What a great guy!

  • @user-pg4qw4rk3q
    @user-pg4qw4rk3q 7 лет назад +2

    This is great

  • @loucasblooth
    @loucasblooth 6 лет назад +2

    Please tell me that his pocket is a drawing from one of his kids. If so, that's awesome, what a family man :)

  • @camden6255
    @camden6255 3 года назад

    Just got this recommended after he won cpoy. Best comeback in sports history in my opinion

  • @ajohnson2540
    @ajohnson2540 4 года назад +4

    His roommates knew he was goin to the league that’s why all the bills was in his name lol

  • @HereIsWisdom1318
    @HereIsWisdom1318 6 лет назад +4

    I didn't know he came from a football family.

  • @smsmaco1927
    @smsmaco1927 4 года назад +1

    Press F for Alex Smith history 😖

  • @danielramirez709
    @danielramirez709 6 лет назад +5

    Did he ever fix his credit???

    • @amaxlite
      @amaxlite 6 лет назад

      His contract should answer the question..

  • @graylobo133
    @graylobo133 6 лет назад +2

    Right?......

  • @bradtaylor6139
    @bradtaylor6139 7 лет назад +28

    Dudes got a neck!!

    • @DrDizfuntion
      @DrDizfuntion 6 лет назад

      Brad Taylor supplements 💊💊😂

  • @marquezchapman8654
    @marquezchapman8654 4 года назад

    Fr

  • @njacobdekelaita6198
    @njacobdekelaita6198 3 года назад

    Here is why people lack self confidence. As great a ball player as he was at all levels but it sounds like he was looked at as mediocre and told as much. He deserves a lot better glad he played for Reid in KC too bad the greatest young QB maybe ever was drafted

  • @RETRO_BELL
    @RETRO_BELL 4 года назад +3

    John L Smith is his uncle?

  • @0-Elias-0
    @0-Elias-0 6 лет назад +3

    $48,000,000 will get you incredible credit.
    Companies will hardly care how bad your prior credit was. In fact, they might like to see bozo-like mistakes, because that'll yield larger profits.

  • @IGtyi39AL78F56
    @IGtyi39AL78F56 4 года назад

    To bad he doesn't have a Super Bowl ring.

  • @Nick-vf3wf
    @Nick-vf3wf 4 года назад +2

    Ill never understand why SF picked alex over Aaron Rodgers..

  • @mitchfricano
    @mitchfricano 6 лет назад

    Right right right right right right.

  • @ronaldchump273
    @ronaldchump273 6 лет назад

    Great man,great athlete,but how many times did he say right? Lmao

  • @mikemccabe1594
    @mikemccabe1594 4 года назад

    Well that’s good because he never will again

  • @dirtyswayze6017
    @dirtyswayze6017 4 года назад +1

    I hated him as a niner til he brought my niners to a championship game....and as soon as he has success in comes #7 and alex was pushed out the door. In a kc uniform I really felt he would bring them a ring. Alex in a nut shell is just ok not a great!

  • @JB-qt3wo
    @JB-qt3wo 2 года назад

    Alex Smith is not a likeable individual. Aaron Rodgers is more likeable.

  • @poopmgee100
    @poopmgee100 7 лет назад +1

    Flirst

  • @NeonKC
    @NeonKC 6 лет назад +1

    feel bad for the highschool valdictorian millionare...ok

  • @roccocasazza4145
    @roccocasazza4145 6 лет назад

    Cool guy but stop rhetorically asking , "right?" after so many statements. Let the college kids and liberal talk show guests keep that lol