Fred Smoot - CB, Washington Redskins
If Smoot ever plays as well as he talks, he will be a perennial Pro Bowl player. Smoot, though, can back up most of what he says off the field with his performance on the field. Smoot never will be an overpowering tackler or a physical force at corner. However, he is a fine cover corner who uses his speed, balance, and instinct to their fullest advantage. He's capable of covering most of the top receivers in the league, has improved each year, keeps getting stronger and understands the little tricks of the trade that enable cornerbacks to enjoy long careers. Smoot is excellent at using his hands, not so much to jam receivers but to tap them on the hip and maintain contact with them as he and the receiver run down the field. It's not clear to anyone, with the possible exception of Smoot, that he can replace Champ Bailey as the team's primary shutdown cornerback. But Smoot has a chance to take on that role and underestimating him is a mistake. (Paul Woody for TSN)
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on what you are saying. Tell me one guy out there who doesn't run his mouth from time to time. Its all about gameface and confidence. Some people are very successful for getting into the heads of other players. One player who was notorious for it, just retired (John Randle). He once said in a Sportscenter Sunday conversation (right after his retirement) that "several guys he went up against he Knew they were younger, stronger, or more gifted. But if he could make them think he was smarter or in some cases crazy, or even just tried to annoy them....he would come out on top almost every play." What NikiH is saying is this....Bring your game, speak your game, and more importantly PLAY your game. Smoot does that. He has the heart, skills, and determination to play through injuires and setbacks. The guy deserved to be in the Probowl last year and this year he'll do whatever is nessicary for us to win and he'll also be marking his calender for Honalulu in February. He's just a little more vocal than other's and I happen to like that.
