backup WR and STer is what he excels at. i'd almost rather him putting time into ST work then trying to become a starting WR, althought I'm sure he doesn't.
Brad Smith might or might not be that great a WR this year, but with all the "Wildcat" trickery, he might be able find some success there I'd say?
You hit the nail on the head Cman. When Smith comes on the field the opposing team knows that it is going to be a gadget play and they cue in on him. I remember that causing us to lose an onside kick, because Smith switched sides on the kickoff to be in front of the kicker so the opposing side knew it was an onside kick. Gadget plays work because the other team doesn't expect them. Simply put, if you don't use Brad Smith as a WR, then you can't use him for gadget plays. Edit - I said punter rather than kicker. Whoopsiedaisy.
Give it up already. You're making yourself look foolish by trying so hard to pin me into a corner. I'm asking a question, how about you give an answer instead of trying to make yourself into the internet tough guy who must be right about everything...
No doubt the guy is a born athlete. I just hope Schottenheimer changes it up when Smith is on the field, whether or not he's used as a straight up reciever. It was electric the first couple of times, but even my Grandma knows what's going to happen when B Smith is on the field. And my Grandma is deceased. Let's hope the original comparisons to Antwaan Randlel El bear fruit. EDIT: I don't hate that. Not at all.
This is the make or break year for Brad Smith as a WR. The transition from QB to WR wasn't easy but I think he could pull it off. He needs more touches.
I don't need to pin you in a corner. You do it to yourself with every post. As far as your amazing, thought-provoking question... let me answer it. The Jets have been using single-wing option formations for Brad Smith every season since he was drafted in 2006. Yes, I know you think Sparano was some sort of trailblazer with that stuff, but he wasn't. If he's going to be a successful player in this league, it's going to have to be as an actual regular starter on the offense, and not as a gadget player.
Funny, Brad Smith has actually shown promise at the NFL level and you want to throw him out. But you want to give this nothing a shot: http://forums.theganggreen.com/showpost.php?p=1281515&postcount=8 Gap in logic anyone?
Last year in Smith's 3rd NFL season he has a grand total of 12 catches and NO TDs. In three seasons as a much hyped prospect he had a grand total of 53 catches. That is 53 catches in which he has played in 47 games, so you can't give the injury excuss. This worthless player was a 4th round BUST! Any 4th round pick who is ranked 8th in receiving production on his team in his 3rd season of the same offense has no excuse and is lucky to still be on the roster. Even on special teams he sucks with a 9.8 aveerage KR. Oh I almost forgot to mention in a total od 24 touches last year he had 2 fumbles. YES, would rather give a shot to a 6'6" 228 lbs rookie than waste one more play on Smith!!!!!!
I know, and that's what makes him so damned impressive. Just imagine the ridiculous things that he would be able to do on those gadget plays if he were in for the normal plays, too. I really think that if he is treated like a legitimate WR by our offense, then the defense will treat him like one, too, making those gadget plays that much more effective. I think that it is obvious at this point that Schotty wants Stuckey in the slot since he's so good there, so he should just man up and put Smith out wide opposite Cotchery to give the team some consistency until we get one of those "true #1" receivers (of course, if Cotchery and Smith step up, they very well could be a #1/#2 set).
Wrong, wrong, and wrong. I'll only respond to one because it's probably a waste of time anyway... His value on ST doesn't come from him returning kicks. He blocks very well for Leon, and he and Wallace Wright have been great in Punt coverage.
He's a good special teamer. He doesn't have the skill set to be a good receiver though. His hands, his speed, his ability to get separation, his body control, basically every skill that is important for a receiver is average at best with him and that's not going to turn into an NFL receiver. Jerrico Cotchery had great hands and excellent body control but was missing some speed and didn't have a strong ability to get separation. Once he got a chance to play he turned the first two attributes into the basis for a good NFL receiving career. The other two qualities still are average at best but he's a good receiver because of the hands and the fact that he's never off balance on the field, even when he's getting bumped around. Smith just doesn't have anything that suggests he'll be able to excel.
I'd be pleasantly surprised if Smith established a role within the offense but I'm not expecting it at all. He is worth keeping around for special teams purposes though.
