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Washington Redskins offensive guard Jonathan Cooper (72) sets to block against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. The Redskins won the game 16-3. (Jeff Haynes/AP Images for Panini) ** FILE **

Alex Smith praises Jonathan Cooper as Redskins’ line braces for Texans

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) lines up against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Redskins patchwork offensive line holds up vs. Tampa Bay

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman (24) interecpts a pass by Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) intended for wide receiver Chris Godwin (12) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Smith throws for 178 yards, TD; Redskins beat Bucs 16-3

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (left) is sacked by Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (right) during an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and Washington Redskins, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally) **FILE**

Alex Smith: ‘I have to do my job better’

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden reacts to a question during a press conference after an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018 in Landover, Md. The Falcons defeated the Redskins 38-14. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

LOVERRO: Losing after falling behind is definitely a ‘thing’

By Thom Loverro

Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) in action against the New York Giants during an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Brad Penner/AP Images for Panini) **FILE**

Redskins look to get offense on track vs. Falcons

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) is sacked by Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle David Irving (95) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

Redskins’ offense has scored 1 2nd-half TD all season

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden speaks with Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, in Landover, Md. The Redskins defeated the Cowboys 20-17. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) ** FILE **

Redskins winning in spite of Jay Gruden not having fun with Alex Smith’s play

By Thom Loverro

Washington Redskins linebacker Mason Foster (54) takes the field before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) **FILE**

Closing time gets more comfortable for Washington’s defense

By Deron Snyder

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (26) carries the ball during the second half of an NFL football game between the Washington Redskins and the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Gruden needs more up his sleeve than Peterson

By Deron Snyder

Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith speaks with head coach Jay Gruden, right, during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) **FILE**

Jay Gruden wants Alex Smith to get ball out faster

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) passes the ball as he's hit by Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews (52) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Alex Smith graces Sports Illustrated cover

By Matthew Paras and Owen Dunn - The Washington Times

Redskins quarterback Alex Smith was steady in Washington's victory on Sunday, while friend and Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was hampered by an injury. (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Alex Smith validates a victory for Bruce Allen on and off the field

By Thom Loverro

Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (left) and tight end Jordan Reed (right) celebrate a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally) ** FILE **

Washington’s offense shows just how dangerous it could be

By Deron Snyder

Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews (52) hits Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Clay Matthews on latest roughing call: NFL is ‘getting soft’

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith scrambles during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

Alex Smith defends chemistry with receivers: ‘It’s going well’

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith threw for 255 yards with a 70 percent completion rate for two touchdowns in Sunday's win over the Arizona Cardinals. (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Kirk Cousins’ departure puts Redskins’ focus on football, not contracts

By Deron Snyder

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2018, file photo, Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) makes a call during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, in Glendale, Ariz. A franchise known for the "Hogs" offensive line from the Super Bowl era, the Washington Redskins might have another season-altering group in the trenches this season. Washington's "Hogs 2.0" offensive line is a dream to play behind for running back Adrian Peterson and quarterback Alex Smith.(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

Alex Smith: Redskins receivers are ‘selfless’

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith stands on the sideline in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

Redskins-Cardinals: how to watch, TV, when, what to watch for

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Aug. 24, 2018, file photo, Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) scrambles during the first half of the team's preseason NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Landover, Md. The 125th meeting in the history of the franchises will feature veteran quarterbacks making their debut with a new team, Smith for Washington and Sam Bradford for Arizona. Smith, acquired in a trade with Kansas City, has not lost an opener since 2014 but does not overemphasize the game just because it is the first one. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File) **FILE***

Alex Smith named Redskins offensive captain

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times