Jim Hostler is one of the more interesting names the Washington Redskins hired on for Ron Rivera’s staff.
The wideouts coach has an intriguing history, to say the least, in part because he worked with quarterbacks in the past.
And one of those was Alex Smith.
Here’s a breakdown from Redskins.com’s Zach Selby:
“Smith was only one of four quarterbacks who saw the field in his first season. He battled injury and was placed in and out of the starting lineup throughout the year, and the 49ers finished with a 4-12 record. Smith was the full-time starter in the following season, playing all 16 games while throwing for 2,890 yards with 16 touchdowns and 16 interceptions.”
Smith’s career remains in limbo as he attempts his comeback and the Redskins happily have Dwayne Haskins as the future of the position.
But what’s interesting is this is what many teams are doing now — gobbling up as many quarterback guys as possible across an offensive staff.
Call it a critical element of doing everything they can to make sure Haskins succeeds.
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