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Upon further review, ex-49ers QB Alex Smith had 17 surgeries on his broken right leg

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I guess we all remember where we were and what we were doing when Washington quarterback Alex Smith suffered a devastating broken leg 11 months ago. Those who watched the video likely wished they hadn’t. Following his progress, which he said included six surgeries — count ’em, six! — induced intermittent queasiness. Especially in the Bay Area where we recalled his time — fondly — with the 49ers.