This is the deal - when you respond to me, I expect you to read, okay chief? You can get away playing dumb with other posters, not with me. We got this settled?
I watched every game that Draft Breakdown had put up - they had a lot of games from him the season before he blew out his knee, and a few until it happened. The latter half of 2014 I didn't like what I saw, he overran and often bit on play actions - this to me shows he either 1. Overthinks 2. Isn't a high IQ guy. What HE DOES HAVE makes up for that, high motor and athletics and is normally a very good tackler.
There are differences between players like Lee and Smith - Lee makes up for what he lacks with athletics because he is a high IQ and can diagnose plays instantly, Smith I already told you how he makes up for his weaknesses. With Lee and Smith, once he is 100%, they should go well together. However, I do view Smith as a "special talent" - I view him as a player who be really good to a great LB for some time, but that's it and that's fine. It's one of the reasons I'm not as hyped and I sure as hell don't expect him to be anywhere near great this season - we may not see this until mid next season if he stays healthy.
Something to watch to see his positives and negatives in full action - though, in this game it actually seems he gives up on a few plays. Rod won't allow him to give up, so I have no worries here. Play to the whistle with him.
