Alex Smith is a patient QB. He may look to be more aggressive versus the Packers.

Kareem Copeland, The Washington Post Published 3:16 pm PDT, Wednesday, September 19, 2018 Quarterback Alex Smith and the Redskins are looking into the reasons for the team’s subpar passing game last Sunday. Quarterback Alex Smith and the Redskins are looking into the reasons for the team’s subpar passing game last Sunday. Photo: Washington Post Photo By John McDonnell Photo: Washington Post Photo By John McDonnell Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Quarterback Alex Smith and the Redskins are looking into the reasons for the team’s subpar passing game last Sunday. Quarterback Alex Smith and the Redskins are looking into the reasons for the team’s subpar passing game last Sunday. Photo: Washington Post Photo By John McDonnell Alex Smith is a patient QB. He may look to be more aggressive versus the Packers. 1  /  1 Back to Gallery Alex Smith is a patient man, perhaps too much at times. His reputation as a game manager formed after 13 years in the NFL, as the three-time Pro Bowler won’t force the ball into spots and risk unnecessary turnovers. That’s not an insult, as Smith has managed his way to playoff berths, many more victories than losses, and hasn’t thrown more than eight interceptions in a season since 2010. However, there are days like last Sunday when the Colts welcomed the Redskins to take the safe, underneath throw as part of their game plan. That worked in Indianapolis’ favor with a 21-9 victory, raising questions about whether Washington… [Read full story]