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ASHBURN, Va. -- In one interview after another this offseason, Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith sounded like someone who was ready to keep playing. He had proved a point by returning to the field; he also discovered there was more he felt he could do. Washington released him on Friday, freeing up $14.9 million of salary-cap space in 2021 with the move, and will continue its quest to find a long-term solution at quarterback. But that doesnt mean Smiths football journey has ended. ...

Washington might prefer a mobile quarterback, but its not a prerequisite. "One of the beauties of what we do offensively is were not stuck on one particular style of play for our quarterback," Rivera said. "Were stuck on the right kind of person." As Washington searches for that person -- one who would represent an upgrade over its current group of Alex Smith, Kyle Allen and Taylor Heinicke -- heres a look at scenarios that could play out this offseason: Run it back with Alex Rivera said he has...