Join Sterling Holmes for a powerful conversation with former #1 NFL Draft pick and Comeback Player of the Year, Alex Smith, as he opens up about the unimaginable journey from life-threatening injury to returning to the football field. Smith reflects on battling a flesh-eating infection, undergoing 17 surgeries, and facing the very real possibility of amputation—all before making a shocking NFL comeback. He also discusses his mission to change the way we talk about pain and recovery, in partnership with Vertex, and the emotional toll that often goes unseen. Plus, hear how Smith handled the fear of returning to play, why helping Patrick Mahomes was never a question, and how he became an unlikely quarterback archetype. This is one of the most honest, human interviews you’ll hear from an NFL legend.

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00:00 - Welcome Alex Smith!
00:13 - Journey and Recovery
05:02 - Returning to Football
07:05 - Brett Farve vs. Alex Smith
08:53 - Mentoring Patrick Mahomes
12:57 - Chiefs Drafting Josh Simmons
14:21 - Pain Management

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