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On Smith, I agree he's not playing like he was last year, but playing hurt and with a pretty murderous schedule maybe it's not regression. One of the harder things for me is remembering that progression isn't linear. There's a LOT of guys with great rookie years that take a step back year 2 or just never take the step forward. There's a couple on this team that might apply to. Tempting to think it's just all uphill as long as a guy stays healthy but it's not how it works.
But I also think we're overstating his rookie year because of the insane value for a 6RD pick. He was excellent, but still very much a work in progress. He wasn't an All Pro.
He needs to play better, maybe it's a step back this year but I think just as likely it's a ****ling injury and going up against killer DLs.
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