Anthony Smith-speed of a lineman? - Page 3

Mosca · 01-30-2008, 01:58 PM

I tell you, I personally don't really think that he's that good. What I mean is, I haven't seen anything that would make me expect that A Smith is going to be any BETTER than any of the guys who lasted a couple years and were gone. Other than the highlight film hits, I haven't seen anything that I haven't seen from dozens of other defensive backs that have come through town over the last 35 years.

I hope I'm wrong, but I won't lose any sleep over it either way.

steelpride12 · 01-30-2008, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jjpro11

speed isnt his problem.. he is over aggressive and it costs him. i thought there was a story about his poor combine numbers though. i cant remember for sure though.

Agreed. He was never a fast FS and thats not why we brought him in. He just bit on the play action too often, but with him being young lets just hope those are growing pains for him!

Rhee Rhee · 01-30-2008, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by paw-n-maul-u

Ryan Clark, although not flashy, not a big hitter, not a ballhawker, not going to turn any heads on sheer athletic ability.
but the man is Solid. ALL AROUND. and when you play w/ a Big time safety opposite you like Troy P. WHO ISS ALL THOSE THINGS (flashy, athletic, ...etc) .... you don't HAVE to go out and try and prove something. You arent ASKED to make the big play.e, nor do I care.

well said... very well said!

besides what i am worried about is when u get older u lose speed... but usuaslly u make up for that with smarts and a high football IQ... anthony on the other hand has basically no football IQ for someone with that speed... i dont think he'll ever be a dominant player in the NFL... he's a great backup... and should be used on S/T

p.s. my friend's son is about 15 years old... he's a small kid at 5'5 but runs a 4.72 forty.... u should see this kid... he is blazing fast...

lilyoder6 · 01-30-2008, 05:14 PM

i just think that smith needs to get smatter and learn from troy and ryan and he;ll be good

Lord Stiller · 01-30-2008, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by lilyoder6

i think carter just hesitates too much on a play.. which kills hima dn thats why he doesn't do that well.. i mean he does ok when he comes into dime package or what not.. he's not a starting saftey and i agree we should of started smith..

Eh, Carter just sucks. Have you seen Carter tackle? He just falls down in front of someone and hopes they trip over him

SteelersJW · 01-30-2008, 09:25 PM

Do you guys know Jerry Rice ran a 4.7 at the combine. THE Jerry Rice.

SteelersJW · 01-30-2008, 09:27 PM

Parker ran a 4.23 at the N. Carolina Pro day. WOW

Rhee Rhee · 01-30-2008, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelersJW

Do you guys know Jerry Rice ran a 4.7 at the combine. THE Jerry Rice.

difference is jerry was quick like a cat and had "game" speed...

ricksteelers55 · 01-30-2008, 11:30 PM

I had big hopes in the kid

But now he's going into his 3rd season,he will have to start playin like a pro,cause it's not college.

The guy has been playin with more hypes than skills.Yes he's a hard hitter,so what? he got burned a lot

Oh yeah he almost got back but guess what...they still scored.

He seems to have ego problems and I really hate it.You can be aggressive,and competitive...but not when you get stupid penalties like he did too much time last year.

Now this is going to be his moment of truth...if doesnt make it this year,write me down he's going to end up in 2 years being history.

BTW: for those of you sayin that he was playin SS in college...there is a guy who played in the same college named Tanard Jackson,who was playin CB....he was moved FS in Tampa Bay and guess what he's doing a heck of a job.

So yes,the guy does have some potential,he's a hard hitter,plays with a lot of energy,but he's nothing special to me. at least not for now

i guess only time will tell

Rhee Rhee · 01-31-2008, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Lord Stiller

Smith was rated in the top 5 for safeties that draft year

He seems more like a pure SS to me

If Tomlin started Smith over Carter in the Jax playoff game, I think we win that game

i brought this up a while back that we should move anthony smith to SS... he'd play a backup role to polamalu and would be a pretty good backup when troy gets hurt and what not... Plus there is some value at the safety position this year...

01-30-2008, 01:58 PM	#21
Mosca Team President Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Mountain Top, PA Posts: 2,397 Gender: Male Member Number: 1751 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Anthony Smith-speed of a lineman? I tell you, I personally don't really think that he's that good. What I mean is, I haven't seen anything that would make me expect that A Smith is going to be any BETTER than any of the guys who lasted a couple years and were gone. Other than the highlight film hits, I haven't seen anything that I haven't seen from dozens of other defensive backs that have come through town over the last 35 years. I hope I'm wrong, but I won't lose any sleep over it either way.

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SteelersJW Bench Warmer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 254 Gender: Male Member Number: 5742 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Anthony Smith-speed of a lineman? Do you guys know Jerry Rice ran a 4.7 at the combine. THE Jerry Rice. __________________ "I am very aggressive and very physical. On the field I guess I am just plain mean." Jack Lambert.

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SteelersJW Bench Warmer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 254 Gender: Male Member Number: 5742 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Anthony Smith-speed of a lineman? Parker ran a 4.23 at the N. Carolina Pro day. WOW __________________ "I am very aggressive and very physical. On the field I guess I am just plain mean." Jack Lambert.

01-30-2008, 11:30 PM	#29
ricksteelers55 Team Captain Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 826 Member Number: 3104 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Anthony Smith-speed of a lineman? I had big hopes in the kid But now he's going into his 3rd season,he will have to start playin like a pro,cause it's not college. The guy has been playin with more hypes than skills.Yes he's a hard hitter,so what? he got burned a lot Oh yeah he almost got back but guess what...they still scored. He seems to have ego problems and I really hate it.You can be aggressive,and competitive...but not when you get stupid penalties like he did too much time last year. Now this is going to be his moment of truth...if doesnt make it this year,write me down he's going to end up in 2 years being history. BTW: for those of you sayin that he was playin SS in college...there is a guy who played in the same college named Tanard Jackson,who was playin CB....he was moved FS in Tampa Bay and guess what he's doing a heck of a job. So yes,the guy does have some potential,he's a hard hitter,plays with a lot of energy,but he's nothing special to me. at least not for now i guess only time will tell __________________ Decent Steelers Tickets on ebay: 300 $ Going to Pittsburgh for a Steelers Game: 8 hours Cheering for the world's champion: Priceless

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