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Alex Smith won initial battle with Aaron Rodgers, has lagged ever since

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  • Adam Teicher, ESPN Staff Writer Close
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Alex Smith won his initial competition with Aaron Rodgers when the two quarterbacks were vying to be the first pick in the 2005 NFL draft. Smith went No.