The end of Aaron Smith?

[ETL]

I still think smith will be a force. I agree that starter is too weighted. Both will help us win

[SteelKnight]

Originally Posted by Fire Arians

^ don't know if he redefined the position, but he played like aaron smith of 5 years ago

but I'll take that any week out of the year, any time lol.

The reason I say redefined is usually they say the DEs in the 3-4 are not supposed to get sacks. They are supposed to occupy linemen so the OLBs can get sacks.

In Hoods case, if he plays like today, I think he would be a threat for sacks...forget the just occupying the linemen, don't expect any sacks to show you are doing a good job theory.

[lionslicer]

I was very doubtful of Ziggy when Smith origionally went down, he looked very bad, but he has matured to this defense, and today he played a very good game, I think he'll be a good replacement for Smith. And if Smith returns next week, having them to substitute for each other will just be better.

[Eztarget]

I don't see a problem here. Play both of them and keep them fresh.

[SteelKnight]

Originally Posted by ETL

I still think smith will be a force. I agree that starter is too weighted. Both will help us win

I'm sure the players appreciate the title "starter'. Also, the starter is unlikely to have to play both sides. I don't think they will ever make Smith play right side anyway.

I think Hood could become better if he gets to keep the same position...same side.

I think it would help unleash the beast in Hood if he were named a starter.