Smith unloads on Washington

Quarterback Alex Smith’s heralded comeback from a compound leg fracture surprised most, including himself, but when he was cleared to return to the Washington Football Team, he claims “it wasn’t like open arms coming back after two years.”

In an interview with GQ Magazine, Smith, 36, indicated he had to strongarm his way onto the roster to get an opportunity to prove himself.

“They didn’t see it, didn’t want me there, didn’t want me to be a part of it, didn’t want me to be on the team, the roster, didn’t want to give me a chance,” Smith said. “Mind you, it was a whole new regime. They came in, I’m like the leftovers and I’m hurt and I’m this liability. Heck no, they didn’t want me there.”