Fred Smoot - asset, liability, or neither?

I'd say that, since the coaching staff saw fit to stick him on Burress rather than Toomer, they think he's a tremendous asset.

He's put himself in harm's way too many times - when he tackled Jacobs last night by driving his shoulder into him I nearly flipped out - but he's playing inspired ball these past few weeks.

Is Smoot helping or hurting us in the secondary?

It seems he is constantly getting burned either by speed or by a move. He had a nice deflection in the end zone yesterday, but he was playing catchup on the play. When the ball is in the air, he is usually trying to find his man, not the ball.

That said, has he cost us that much? How many times has he given up a TD, or the big play that leads to a score? (I don't know the answer to this - just asking). He also is probably the best option (especially with Rogers injured).

I like Smoot - I think that, since his return, he has been a positive influence on the Skins. However, I'm just not sure about his skills out there.

So, what do you think? Where are the polls?

Well...I know someone who's not getting any Smack Energy Bars for Christmas this year.

He was an asset, becoming a liability.

Smoot has far exceeded my expectations. I had a sneaking suspicion that he was a little broken down coming here, but he makes up for whatever he lacks in speed and health with heart and intensity. You know he was running his mouth the whole game at Burress. I don't know how we would have played defense this year without him. Football is fun for him which is a quality this team needs. So, he's an absolute asset.

if your gonna bitch about anything last night, it should be how the front 7 did against the run..

I never said he didn't play well in last night's game. Please read the whole post before starting with the ad hominem attacks. I'm putting the question out there now that we've had Smoot back for (almost) an entire season.

Remember Smoot missed several key games this year including the game with the Giants. Smoot has done a superb job with feeling in for Carlos Rodgers. Burress had his way with Rodgers in the first game. Smoot has been my favorite corner outside of Darrell Green and Vernon Dean. The man plays with a passion. Remember the loss to the Bills and you will see the heart of a wounded lion who has played valiantly for his fallen comrade.

I thought he played great last night.

I don't know why anyone would even ask if he's a liability to tell you the truth.

He may not be Champ Bailey, but he's way better than Walt Harris (while in WAS), Kenny Wright, Mike Rumph and so on...

He was an asset, becoming a liability.

How so??

I thought he played great last night.

I don't know why anyone would even ask if he's a liability to tell you the truth.
Beats me .... I think he has played as good or better than anyone on the team ...lately ..I mean the last 3 games......:rolleyes:

Smooty is OK. I predict he will be better next season. Not sure what happened at Minnesota that really caused him to go down a notch, but I predict he will be back to his old self next season.