‘“That’s part of our responsibilities as older players. You get your vet rest days and they take it a little easier on you this time of year but you gotta pay them back by raising up these young pups. It’s kind of a two way street,” Smith said. “They’re great kids and they’re wired the right way. They’re dedicated, they’re motivated and they come in and go to work every single day. They don’t feel like they deserve to be here. They ask me 20 questions a day and I encourage them to ask 21.”’