RICHMOND, Va. -- The scene happens repeatedly: Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith hits a receiver in stride. Or helps one avoid a collision by placing the ball away from danger. Or hits a target as he cuts -- one throw early in camp ended up in receiver Josh Doctson’s midsection the second he turned inside.
None of these throws would probably make a highlight reel. But that’s OK with the Redskins and their receivers. It’s what Smith does best: throw with trust, lead targets into more yards and generally help them avoid nasty collisions.