Alex Smith‘s first transition came when he was drafted No. 1 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2005 NFL Draft. Since then, Smith has learned a great amount of knowledge. Now, entering his thirteenth season, Smith is playing his best ball yet, and he’s also in his most refined mindset.
The Washington Redskins, with a young, ascending roster, knew they needed a veteran to carry on the torch following the departure of Kirk Cousins, after a long-drawn out contract standoff which bore no fruit, and only controversy.
The Washington Redskins entered the quarterback market with two key factors on their mind: Stability, and security.