Congratulations Michael Smith
August 31st, 2012
Smith, a 2012 seventh-round pick, proved to be a dangerous returner this preseason, and the Bucs’ have a dangerous — to themselves — returner in Preston Parker, who ranked among the worst in the NFL last season and led the league in fumbles at the position.
Whether Smith can run the ball successfully at this level is unknown. He was never really behind the Bucs’ No. 1 offensive line, and the Bucs’ second-team O-line, well, one can’t judge a running back behind that mess.
Joe’s one piece of advice to Smith would be to hold on to the football for dear life. Joe always admired Chucky’s nerve to stick by Clifton Smith when he put the ball on the ground early in his 2008 rookie season, and Smith rewarded Chucky by becoming a Pro Bowl returner by season’s end.
Joe’s not sure the New Schiano Order would be so forgiving if Smith struggles early with ball security.
August 31st, 2012 at 10:10 am
Great news! If this guy wasn’t behind Turbin in college, he would have been drafted in the 3rd or 4th round. Not this yr but dude will be a stud RB. I’ll settle for a stud returner this yr.
August 31st, 2012 at 10:27 am
Bucs should look at cb CLiff Harris, released by the eagles.
August 31st, 2012 at 10:31 am
Some good players are showing up out there…maybe not at positions of need though.
August 31st, 2012 at 10:37 am
Rotoworld has Tandy and Grimm cut with Madu and Okam.
August 31st, 2012 at 10:55 am
Okoye gone
August 31st, 2012 at 10:58 am
Okoye is headed back to the bears.
August 31st, 2012 at 11:00 am
Ugh. We need some inside prescense on the DL….is Hovan still available haha
August 31st, 2012 at 11:02 am
where’s the link for okoye????
August 31st, 2012 at 11:05 am
wow, okoye is gone per chicago sun. schiano doesn’t mess around …….wonder if benn makes it.
August 31st, 2012 at 3:46 pm
We need Hanson(cb) eagles castoff