‘”He was a rare combination of defensive end who had incredible speed – Dwight Freeney- like speed, if you will – along with length – he was 6-foot-4 – and power,” said Colts President Bill Polian, who drafted Smith for the Bills. “He had what we call heavy hands. If he hit you with an open hand or his forearm, he could knock you back 2 yards. Coupled with that speed, people just couldn’t block him. Few players have the ferocity and the tenacity that Bruce had.”‘