Alex Smith: The Greatest Comeback Story in NFL History
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- Опубликовано: 9 сен 2024
- Watch as Joe Theismann narrates the greatest comeback story in NFL History. Congratulations to Alex Smith for winning the 2020 Comeback Player of the Year.
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This award should be called the “Alex Smith Comeback Player Of The Year Award”
Yes pls
100% agree
100%
I agree
Indeed he deserves it
Crazy. He deserves the trophy named after him.
@Alex Smith Ayo it’s Alex Smith!
@@noconhere1145 it’s a fake duh
@@PrimetimePrestyn it was a joke lol
@@PrimetimePrestyn you missed the joke dumb kid
Does someone who threw 6 TDs to 8 INTs deserve an award named after him?
True. This was a life-threatening injury, not just a career threatening one. I'm not a Washington team fan, but when I saw him take the field for the first time on TV, I clapped for him.
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Very Hot stop
@@veryhot7384 And who better - and NOT because they played for the same team. As Joe points out - SAME injury. And Joe did NOT come back. In fact, in Alex' case, it was worse - MUCH worse - it darn near KILLED him - LITERALLY. It is because of the Alex Smiths. The Ron Riveras. Why *I* was able to fight off cancer three times in three years. They are MY inspiration. It SHOULD be henceforth the Alex Smith Comeback Player of the Year Award. Fighting off injury AND the Grim Reaper? And going back onto the field of battle once again? Spartans have NOTHING on Alex.
he was extremely unlucky also, the injury should not have been as bad as it was, necrotizing fasciitis is super rare.
@Big Ron What the heck is it with some folks and politics - in a subject having nothing to do with it?
This award should be called “The Alex Smith award”
Eric berry had a better comeback story
@@b-head6961 what was his story?
@@a5a346 I think it was battling cancer and survived a alive or dead cancer someone tell me if I’m correct or not
@@a5a346 He had cancer and his first game back he got a pick 6
@@b-head6961 also a darn good story.. But I don't know about "better"
How tf could anyone dislike this?
People without a heart do.
They can't - if they have a clue. I am doing my darndest not to frigging bawl - and will likely fail later.
The clowns who thought Ben Roethlisberger shouldve won,
It’s Big Ben fans and it’s some JJ watt fans
Eagles fans
Its amazing that he has a leg, I watched the documentary on his injury. Literally like half of his calf is gone.
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Lose weight now. Ask me how.
I remember that scene from a documentary. It was horrifying, I remember thinking how he could stay sane with a half skeleton leg.
The Alex Smith comeback player of the year award. Make it happen NFL.
Eric berry had a better comeback story
@@b-head6961 👉 🚪
@@b-head6961 Pls stop Drinking
@@ScaryTerry17 do u even know Eric berry story bruh? Y’all all goofy as hell if you don’t think overcoming cancer to come back and play isn’t a better story
@@b-head6961 do you even know Alex smiths story? Stop looking for attention
It will now be called the the Alex Smith Comeback Player of the Year award. As a Chiefs fan I thank him so much. Patrick got us to the pinnacle, but Alex laid the foundation.
My dream scenario is that he signs as a backup with the Chiefs and he pulls a Nick Foles with them and wins despite being a backup
Yeahpatrick wouldn't be where he is without alex and the first year sitting out
When did throwing 6 TDs to 8 INTs make someone deserve an award named after them?
Thank you for saying that. So many passive fans really have no idea.
@@lockdown1776 uhh maybe because he coulda died from his injury? he came back from arguably the worst injury in nfl history, walked on that field, and played, which NO ONE expected him to do. his team was also 5-1 when he played that year, 2-9 when he didn't play, he deserves the comback player of the year award named after him.
One of the most inspirational moments in sports history. The NFL needs to rename it as 'The Alex Smith Comeback player of the year award'
That’s great
I wouldn’t be against that
Won't happen
Fr
@@patrickperry8951 why not?
This man is amazing
he went from dont cut off my leg to leading washington to the playoffs
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Comeback story of the ages and couldn’t even play in the playoff game 😔
He went from nearly dying on the goldarn TABLE to coming back to battle AND winning the goldarn DIVISION - during a pandemic! Easier MY TIRED FEET! MUCH harder.
@@PGHammer21A he almost lost his leg not death
@@randomclips8575 he actually did almost die. He had life threatening infections and bacteria...
alright “Alex smith comeback award” sounds about right.
6 TDs to 8 INTs
@@lockdown1776 yeah let’s see you manage that on one leg.
@@ragernation7138 This logic is dumb. If you were to criticize a trash player (which everyone has) somebody can say “WeLl cAn yOu dO bEtTeR” it’s dumb logic.
No award was more deserved, what an amazing story
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Amazing that he threw more passes to defenders than TDs to his team
Being a Washington fan was such a treat. So proud of Alex Smith!
@Alex Smith lmao
This goes to show all of us that when we fall down, we get right back up. Alex Smith fought off the excuses and got right back onto the field. What an inspiration!!
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He should be comeback person of the earth
I think Louis Zamperini or Nelson Mandela wins that title
He helped KC turn around their franchise. Alex is a born winner. Will always be a Chiefs team member for life!
@The OG he didn't teach Mahomes how to be a quarterback, Mahomes learned through Smith how to be a professional and how to approach the job. Yes the early part of his NFL career was rocky, much of which was out of his control. He fought back with success, regardless the early career slide, he was always a winner in all levels of football. That is what I meant by a born winner.
@The OG if he was a good mentor why isn't dwayne haskins good? #StopTheCap
It’s a shame that due to the pandemic there wasn’t a full stadium to cheer him loudly when he trotted back on the field for the first time. He was deserving of the live ovation.
It's one of the best stories ever. Smith was almost forced to retire, but instead, he recovered day by day, worked hard and finally made his return to football.
I mean this is just such an incredible and inspiring story and just like everyone else I think it would be a damn shame if the NFL doesn’t rename it the “Alex Smith Comeback Player of the Year.”
If this story doesn't tell you to never give up, i don't know what will. I'm glad he got it, they should change the name of the award to the Alex Smith
Alex, from deep in the heart of Chiefs Kingdom, we all congratulate you. You made it through so much adversity just be be able to walk again, much less than be able to go back out on a football field, but you still persevered. From the bottom of my heart and may others as well, you are the most deserving person to ever receive this award. Congratulations Alex.
I hope they rename it to the Alex Smith player of the year award and if they do the trophy should of him walking on the field when he was pronounced the starter
Alex smith is the toughest guy that played any professional sports I’m happy to see he god recognized for god bless
Not only he came back, he led the Washington Football team to the playoffs. Congratulations well deserved 💯
I only know Alex Smith as the QB, but after his acceptance speech last night for Comeback Player OTY, I truly respect this man. His journey to walk back on to the field and play football is a great testament to life. Many Blessings to him and his Family.
To the 8 people who has disliked this video before me posting this comment... Have you no heart or moral compass? Alex Smith's return is the quintessential epitome of what the the AP NFL Comeback Player of the Year award is about. No player is more deserving than him.
There was no question or comparison about it. The fact that he literally defied death itself, got back on the field and made it to the playoffs says more than enough. Alex Smith is the MAN.
Alex, you will always be remembered in chiefs nation where are all proud of you, and thank you for everything. But I'll say for all of the NFL you are the most inspirational man we have ever seen.
It’s insane to me that there was someone who voted for Ben Roethlisberger for this award.
Ik its was 29 to 30 for Alex smith i wanna find out who voted for Big Ben
Why would you vote for Alex his season was underwhelming Big Ben should of one coming from a browns fan
@@oddoperator3524 I want to know what ur smoking rn
@@Sean-zm3dp I want to know what you are he had a 34.9 qbr 6tds to 8 int it was a awful season
@@Sean-zm3dp his name sais it all lol
Highly underated and underappreciated QB
My dad has been a paraplegic for 40 years. Dozens of skin grafts, surgeries, ect. Alex's leg looked like my dad's. To think he's made a full recovery is completely ridiculous. Theismann was right in saying this is one of the greatest comebacks in the history of sports.
Most people woulda gave up after all he’s been through and woulda just called it quits, but dude was determined to come back and that in itself is amazing. No man has ever been more deserving for comeback player of the year, the last time I could think of someone having a inspirational story like this for comeback player is Eric berry so much respect.
It doesn't matter which team you support you have to have the utmost admiration and respect for this man and what he has been through to get back on the field... That is just amazing.....
Bruh why the NFL got me tearing up like this. Just name the damn trophy after him.
This guy is 36 almost 37 and he went thru that and still came back man name this man. smith comeback player of the year award. You really really really deserve every ounce of that trophy
This video makes me tear up every time. He became my favorite player as soon as he became a Chief and remained my favorite player. He gave me my first taste of winning and I will forever be grateful for Alex Smith.
What a loving and supportive family you have Alex Smith. When you came onto the field for the first time while playing the Rams, I got nervous and I worried every time you took a step out there. But when I saw your family in the stands standing up and cheering you on, I had to hold back tears. Every time I saw your wife looked worried, it showed how much she loves you. Don’t lose that!
He is the definition of comeback I don’t think I ever seen a comeback player of the year quite like this truly inspiring and amazing for sure god bless you Alex smith
THE greatest comeback of all time. I will always love and respect Alex.
49er faithful still have love for you.
I am New York Giants fans, but what Alex Smith did to come back is incredible ❤️❤️❤️
Seeing that picture of his leg for the first time is something I’ll never forget. Hope they rename this the Alex Smith award.
deserves to be in the hall of fame just from this comeback alone
Glad to see his beautiful wife Liz get some appreciation and love. She suffered with Alex. The trophy needs to be named after Alex Smith.
bring me tears every time
"Its in these life-changing moments, you find out exactly what you're made of."
No truer words have been spoken. Not everyone would have worked through all that pain and suffering in order to get back. A great number of people would've just said, chop it off so the pain can stop.
Hats off to this man
He has the loudest cadence I’ve heard from a QB.
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Rivers is pretty loud.
Crazy. Not everyone comes back from this kind of injury, but Alex was one of the lucky few who managed. He definitely deserves it.
The courage of this man to step back on the field!!!!
So much respect for Alex Smith 🙏
“The Alex Smith come back player of the year award.” He is a true warrior man.
This man is a super hero. he got here on one leg. respect Mr. Smith.
Really gotta credit his wife too!! Hats off to the family of Alex smith
I'm not usually one to cry watching sports. But, as a Washington fan, watching that Texans game, seeing Alex's life and our season get derailed. I held out hope for Alex. 2020 gave us a rare break when he made the roster. I remember I had been flipping between the Washington game vs LA and the NASCAR race that day. I came back to the Washington game and saw Smith walking onto the field and I just cried in awe. To see him not only return to the field, but play well and help lead us to the NFC East Division title felt like something storybook. Congrats, Alex. You deserve this award.
This award should definitely be named after Alex. 💯
Wow amazing!!
Just truly amazing.
I wish more people has this attitude and heart ❤️
Thank you
This should be called the “Alex smith award”
Great comeback story but Eric Berry had a better one
@@b-head6961 👉🏾🚪
@@ScaryTerry17 mad cause it’s true? Dude overcame cancer to come back and play at a high level but ofc that’s somehow not as good a story as someone who broke his leg and almost got it amputated
@@b-head6961 Alex Smith suffered one of the worst injury’s in sports history. He even had an infection going on in his leg after surgery and had to choose where to amputate his leg or keep it and go threw even more surgery’s and he almost lost life in the process cause of the infection. He fully recovered after 2 LONG Years and started playing again then was named starter. He lead Washington to 5-1 as a starter and took them to the playoffs with one of the best defenses in the league. He was also battling a calf injury which made him miss the playoff game and they also almost won that playoff game against Tampa so this award should be called “Alex Smith comeback player of the year award”
the smith award sounds better tbh
this is the greatest comeback in sports history
The greatest reward is to have a family that looks at you like you are the greatest man alive, not many will achieve that in this world.
the comeback was so unanimous that the award itself should be renamed to the "Alex Smith Comeback Award"
@The OG really? Thought it was unanimous after Smith lead Washington to beat Big Ben
@@rom7633 There was 1 person who voted for Ben for some reason
Seeing him on the field was so jaw dropping and as a cowboys fan I had so much respect for seeing him back into football
Look at Alex man. So inspirational
Honestly a fighter , a legend , name that award after him !!
👏Strong Player ..Stay 💪... You Are A True Player 👏No Words
This man needs more than an award, trust me I know what that award means but he almost died, truly inspirational
I remember when he came to Washington and was at the game he got hurt the fact that he came back is incredible. It should be the alex smith award.
We need to make that happen...the Alex Smith comeback player of the year award. Just like Walter Payton, Smith deserves that honor. He most definitely earned it.
THE CHILLS ARE UNCONTROLLABLE. I'm about to cry
Hell yeah!! It takes guts to come back and play after an injury like, but he was determined to play again and prove everyone wrong and he did, he’s the 🐐 for that! Congrats Alex Smith 👌🏼
Even if you are not a Washington fan, you have to admit that Alex Smith is a quarterback well worth respecting- Saints fan
don’t know why but every time i feel down and get in a bad place in life i come to this video, it’s proof to me that though it’s hard emotionally and physically it’s me is possible to come back from a tough time in life.
Alex Smith could have this award named after him. Career/life threatening injury. He came back, and it was one of the greatest if not the greatest ever. Glad you’re back, finish your career on YOUR terms!
This made me cry. Jeez. NAME THE AWARD AFTER HIM!
What a year Alex had when he came back. I will always remember how great he played. Good to see him now as a NFL analyst. Much respect for Mr. Smith.
I under-estimated you !! Boy was I wrong , a true warrior. I will never say anything negative about again Alex Smith#11 💯
I’m not crying, you’re crying. My boy Alex!! I love you!!!
Alex Smith Comeback Player of the Year Award!!!! NEW NAME!!!!!
So much respect for him. Never forget, he was a really good quarterback too!
It’s amazing he’s alive! Let alone playing! Name the award after him!!!!
Time and again life has thrown curve balls at Alex Smith, from being almost declared a bust after first few years in SF to being replaced as the starter at both SF and KC to this career ending injury. But he has always fought back and come out a winner.
If i was him I would’ve never touched a football field again. I would’ve been so scared that the injury would happen again and id actually lose the leg. Glad he got healthy and dude went back out there and fought.
I called it at the beginning of the year. This might be the most earned award ever .
I mean the amount of anxiety i had every time Alex was sacked was insane
as a niner fan, i’m so happy for him
He worked his a$$ off to come back, he fought threw so much pain, good job man
Pretty sure this guy is superhuman. Awesome inspiration.
Alex Smith was classy in the community as a 49er.
God did it. Alex Smith comeback player of the year award here we come!!
Mi amor y admiración por siempre para Álex Smith un super deportista
Alex Smith will always be my favorite Ute!! He delivered an amazing Commencement Address at my daughters graduation after being discarded by the Niners and then lifted the Chiefs and now this. He is a great role model and someone to look up to.
Damn 17 surgeries?? this man deserves more that an award..thank you mr Smith, your story makes me stronger..
He may not be elite but he always had the grit and heart that any decent person could admire
Im a dallas cowboy fan, but yeah way to go alex to come back from a leg injury that almost was amputated wow you proved that anybody can comeback as long as they have HEART
Every time this man dropped back to pass the ball it would always give me anxiety but congrats to Alex great comeback
Well, I'm never skipping leg day ever again! No excuses!
So inspirational man!
Alex the man.
❤❤❤ most under rated qb, great player & inspiration
There’s no way I would be able to go back to sports after an injury like what happened to him. “ Alex Smith comeback of the year award” fits him
I'm so happy for Alex Smith.
Bruh if this award isn’t renamed Alex Smith Comeback Player of the Year award then something is wrong. What he did is amazing and unbelievable, so proud of him and even more proud by being a Washington fan.