however he lines up, I expect that his touches will increase . . . I think its a safe bet he'll be utilized as a wideout, in the slot, and from the backfield, and the more diverse, the better--keep them guessing
With Rosco done, who will most likely get the chance to make the biggest contribution as the slot receiver in the 4-5 wide set? I think it will be Smith, and he also adds the unpredictability aspect as he can at anytime move into the backfield to run the Wildcat or to throw a pass.
Interesting, I hope he gets the chance to show us what he can do -- and you're right about the kickoff rule, it has basically castrated all good return men. There is no reason to kick it to top returners, kick it threw the end zone and take your chances with them starting at the 20.
I've said it before, I'll say it again: ITS ABOUT TIME!
He's a top 10 NFL pick, this is what he should be doing!!!!
I, like all of you, hope it becomes a consistent pattern, and more.
What matters the most?
Al Davis, "just win baby, just win."
Herm Edwards: "You play to win the game!"
Bill Parcels: ""You are what your record says you are."
I've been pretty critical of of Spiller, but I have to admit, it was nice to see him come out of the closet and look like a real NFL running back yesterday . . . now hopefully he'll keep progressing to actually look like a productive top 10 first round pick. If he does, this team may have something real special.
I think right now the o-line is giving everyone on this board, in the national media, and especially the local media, a big collective middle finger . . . and they deserve to do so.
I wondered at times today why not Smith at WR? He has played it, even this preseason, but I don't recall seeing him at all in the second half (except for catching kick-offs 10 yards deep in the end zone). But I thought he would be an extra weapon as a receiver, it may be time to unleash him there.