Fred Smoot - asset, liability, or neither?

[onlydarksets]

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?

[TheMalcolmConnection]

I think he's an asset. I think he's a GREAT cover corner.

[MTK]

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.

[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

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.

I agree. I often wonder about people's understanding of football sometimes. How anyone could think he played anything but well last night if beyond me.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

I agree. I often wonder about people's understanding of football sometimes. How anyone could think he played anything but well last night if beyond me.

Seriously.

What's next?

A "What's wrong with Portis" thread?

[onlydarksets]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

I agree. I often wonder about people's understanding of football sometimes. How anyone could think he played anything but well last night if beyond me.

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.

[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by onlydarksets

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.

Blah blah blah. You made a thread questioning how good Smoot is the morning after he shut down one of the NFC's best WR. That makes no sense. He is good enough.

I just wonder when everyone will realize we can't have All-Pros at every spot on the field.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

Blah blah blah. You made a thread questioning how good Smoot is the morning after he shut down one of the NFC's best WR. That makes no sense. He is good enough.

I just wonder when everyone will realize we can't have All-Pros at every spot on the field.

If anything this thread is just really bad timing.

[onlydarksets]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

Blah blah blah.

Very articulate.

For everyone - I'm guessing people feel this is a "pissing on my good feeling" thread. That wasn't my intent, so take that for what it's worth.

I still don't understand the backlash, but I can't argue with democracy. I wouldn't retract anything I posted, but I can see the timing was interpreted as bad. Just don't take it personally.

[SUNRA]

Originally Posted by onlydarksets

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.

[atomicnixon]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

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...

[railcon56]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

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......

[onlydarksets]

Because he tends to be out of position, and doesn't have the speed to keep up with most #1 receivers.

[MTK]

Umm ok.

Guess I saw a different game.

[onlydarksets]

Plus, my grandmother could have played corner last night, what with the winds. Still, Smoot was out of position at least a few times.

Again, though, this is a results-oriented league. He may be out of position and his assignments may make catches that Springs would have stopped, but did it hurt us? I don't think it has, but I don't have empirical evidence for that.