One of the highlights of training camp for the Kansas City Chiefs this year was the appearance of retired team legend Alex Smith.
Chiefs general manager Brett Veach was one of Smith’s guests for the SiriusXM Town Hall from training camp on Tuesday. He used his time to give flowers and thanks to his former quarterback.
“I know he’s too humble, but are any of us here right now if it’s not for this guy right here? (Alex Smith)” said Veach, “He established a winning tradition and a culture, and I mean, in this league, it’s so hard to have success and sustained success.”
Smith was named the Chiefs’ starting quarterback shortly after Andy Reid took over as head coach in 2013. In five seasons as the starter in Kansas City, Smith won 50 games and threw for over 17,000 yards and 102 touchdowns.
“I don’t think any of us are here, including the guys you see on the field right now if this guy didn’t come in here and do what he did and really paved the way for all of us,” said Veach. “So thank you, Alex, for everything.”
Since retiring, Smith has enjoyed a growing career in media and continues to be a welcomed face whenever he’s around Kansas City.