The road Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith has traveled to reach this point -- from struggling early in his career to a solid NFL starter now with his third franchise -- has certainly hardened him. He understands the NFL reality; he knows how quickly an NFL life can turn.
And his teammates say the knowledge gained from that understanding can help every Redskins player.
“He’s seen it all,” receiver Jamison Crowder said. “I really like that.”
As the Redskins start their OTA workouts this week, Smith will be front and center.