Alex Smith Retires

[Judge Fudge]

This one is tough, ain't gonna lie. Came back from a serious leg injury.

Played.

Help lead his team to the playoffs.

Can't ask anything more from a Man

 

[Judge Fudge]

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Ultimate comeback story. Nothing but respect for the dude.

 

[VikingFan2k2]

Good guy, glad he was able to recover and I wish him nothing but the best in his post-playing career.

 

[JohnShadows]

Had to get back up on the horse to prove he could do it, I guess. Hell of a story.

 

[Southieinnc]

By recovering and trying to play, he gets to cash that insurance check now.
Good for Alex!

 

[jerseyhawksfan79]

Had a good career and an amazing come back from the leg injury. Lots of respect and happy retirement.

 

[VikingFan2k2]

By recovering and trying to play, he gets to cash that insurance check now.
Good for Alex!

Why wouldn't he have otherwise? I was always under the impression that if you have a career ending injury that you get an insurance payout regardless if you try to play or not.

 

[Southieinnc]

Why wouldn't he have otherwise? I was always under the impression that if you have a career ending injury that you get an insurance payout regardless if you try to play or not.

Not quite that simple. If you don't "try" to play and retire instead. You are not covered.

If Brady were to claim his knee injury that he had in 2008 and recent surgery, it would not be covered after retirement.
Now if he cannot play this fall and gets cut, that would be coverable.

 

[boogiewithstu2007]

Alex over time worked hard and improved, never lived up to the hype of a 1st overall pick, but he certainly showed that working hard can pay off, and over time became a decent QB and had a solid career ... Coming back from that injury was against the odds also, impressive for sure...

 

[VikingFan2k2]

Not quite that simple. If you don't "try" to play and retire instead. You are not covered.

If Brady were to claim his knee injury that he had in 2008 and recent surgery, it would not be covered after retirement.
Now if he cannot play this fall and gets cut, that would be coverable.

I appreciate the info. I obviously don't really know how professional insurance contracts work.