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His name is Rod Smith and he is going to make some noise down the stretch.
Next year, everyone will know who he is.
Smith doesn't "glide" like Foster, but he has very similar lateral moves and vision but he runs with more "lean and reach" physicality. That is something that, at it's best, reminds us of Adrian Peterson and, at its worse, reminds us of Chris Brown and opens players up for injuries and fumbles (an issue Smith has had).
The last time I saw a player that put me in this mindset was DeMarco Murray. It may be coincidence or it may be that the Cowboys see this too and it may or may not mean anything but this offensive line appears to be a great compliment for a player like Smith.
McFadden is doing his job right now and although he has a fair history of durability concerns, he may remain healthy and prevent Smith from getting much opportunity late this year. On the other hand, the Cowboys may fall out of contention and the Cowboys knowing DMAC's history, might decide to roll with the "other" guys in a few late games this season. Either way, in the list of three or four likely scenarios, more of them point towards Smith playing than not so it is worth the investment.
Smith is a player who had issues off the field in college and simply didn't have it all together. That was pretty much Foster's situation too and while it is not relevant to compare those two directly in that sense, it is worth noting that the Cowboys have kind of made a living recently taking troubled players with "issues" and getting the talent to shine through. When a lot of teams around the league write players off and won't touch them, the Cowboys have been a sanctuary for players like Collins, Hardy, Dez to a lesser degree, etc. There is something to be said about a knucklehead walking into a room of other former knuckleheads and troubled players and seeing first hand that it CAN work here IF you are committed.
My advice is to buy Rod Smith right now.
Next year, everyone will know who he is.
Smith doesn't "glide" like Foster, but he has very similar lateral moves and vision but he runs with more "lean and reach" physicality. That is something that, at it's best, reminds us of Adrian Peterson and, at its worse, reminds us of Chris Brown and opens players up for injuries and fumbles (an issue Smith has had).
The last time I saw a player that put me in this mindset was DeMarco Murray. It may be coincidence or it may be that the Cowboys see this too and it may or may not mean anything but this offensive line appears to be a great compliment for a player like Smith.
McFadden is doing his job right now and although he has a fair history of durability concerns, he may remain healthy and prevent Smith from getting much opportunity late this year. On the other hand, the Cowboys may fall out of contention and the Cowboys knowing DMAC's history, might decide to roll with the "other" guys in a few late games this season. Either way, in the list of three or four likely scenarios, more of them point towards Smith playing than not so it is worth the investment.
Smith is a player who had issues off the field in college and simply didn't have it all together. That was pretty much Foster's situation too and while it is not relevant to compare those two directly in that sense, it is worth noting that the Cowboys have kind of made a living recently taking troubled players with "issues" and getting the talent to shine through. When a lot of teams around the league write players off and won't touch them, the Cowboys have been a sanctuary for players like Collins, Hardy, Dez to a lesser degree, etc. There is something to be said about a knucklehead walking into a room of other former knuckleheads and troubled players and seeing first hand that it CAN work here IF you are committed.
My advice is to buy Rod Smith right now.
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