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On Sunday, Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith joined Kevin Ware and Anderson Silva in the Pukeworthy Sports Injury Hall of Fame after his leg was absolutely destroyed in a game against the Texans.
Potential bad news for the #Redskins: QB Alex Smith suffers what looks to be a very serious leg injury. He’s been carted off, air cast on his leg, and Colt McCoy is in.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 18, 2018
I haven’t seen the video because I’m saving my monthly vomiting ration for the morning after Thanksgiving Eve, but if you’re into that kind of thing, feel free to click here.
The Redskins shelled out probably more than they should have for Smith’s services this offseason, but thanks to his efforts, the team currently sits at the top of the NFC East.
However, they’re now going to be forced to figure out who the hell they’re going to do if they want to stay there for the rest of the season— a solution that probably shouldn’t involve having Colt McCoy as your only option.
I’m sure human lowlight reel Nathan Peterman would love to have a chance to redeem himself but I doubt Washington is going to be hitting him up thanks to his impressively unimpressive game film.
However, there are more than a few guys out there who would love a shot at NFL redemption, and according to Adam Schefter, the team already has some people in mind— none of whom are named Colin Kaepernick.
Redskins are bringing in a group of QBs to work out on Monday, including EJ Manuel, TJ Yates and Mark Sanchez, per sources. Washington needs a new backup for starting QB Colt McCoy.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 18, 2018
I know I should expect nothing less from a team owned by Dan Snyder but when you consider all of the candidates available (or, depending on how you look at it, the lack thereof) it is Gary Busey-levels of crazy that Mark fucking Sanchez is getting a call before Kaepernick does.
I’m not the only one who’s confused.
If the Redskins don’t go after Colin Kaepernick you can never question again whether the owners have colluded against him. IMO. 3 days to find a backup for Dallas #redskins
— Chick Hernandez (@MrChickSports) November 18, 2018
Can't wait for the Redskins to sign Nathan Peterman instead of Colin Kaepernick this week. Should be fun.
— Gifdsports (@gifdsports) November 18, 2018
I'm sure this won't evoke strong feelings from people one way or another, but…
…the absolute best thing the #Redskins could do, both on-the-field and off-the-field, is sign Colin Kaepernick as Colt McCoy's backup.
— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoTWW) November 18, 2018
So the Redskins would rather have Mark “Butt Fumble” Sanchez, over Kaepernick… all I’m gonna say is last time Kaep took over from Smith they went to the Super Bowl, just saying. 🤷🏼♂️ #SignKaep
— Devin Altheim (@devinaltheim56) November 19, 2018
I’m pretty convinced Avril Lavigne was replaced with a body double at some point but I don’t really consider myself a huge conspiracy theory guy aside from that. However, it’s getting a little harder to believe something isn’t going on behind the scenes to keep Kaepernick out of the league.
It’s either that or they’re all just total morons who somehow stumbled into success, and if that’s indeed the fact, it gives me great hope for my own future.