Alex Smith #11 of the Kansas City Chiefs looks to escape the grasp of Jason Worilds #93 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second quarter at Heinz Field on December 21, 2014 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
For a long time it looked as if Alex Smith’s career was in shambles. Smith was expected to change the 49ers bad string of luck as the first overall selection in the 2005 NFL draft. Unfortunately, Smith did not change San Francisco’s bad luck, but added to it.
In his rookie year, Smith threw one touchdown and 11 interceptions in nine games.