Chris Smith recorded one tackle during the Detroit Lions' preseason opener against the Cincinnati Bengals. Pro Football Focus gave him a 47.3 grade. Anyone scanning the box score could have missed him entirely.
Dan Campbell did not.
When Campbell reviewed the film, the Lions coach found the kind of play that can keep a bubble player employed. Smith recognized a defensive substitution problem, adjusted the front without waiting for instructions and accepted an ***** ignment that asked him to battle three offensive linemen.
That one snap may have strengthened Smith's case more than a sack ever could.
Campbell's evaluation of Smith was direct.
#cincinnati
Dan Campbell did not.
When Campbell reviewed the film, the Lions coach found the kind of play that can keep a bubble player employed. Smith recognized a defensive substitution problem, adjusted the front without waiting for instructions and accepted an ***** ignment that asked him to battle three offensive linemen.
That one snap may have strengthened Smith's case more than a sack ever could.
Campbell's evaluation of Smith was direct.
#cincinnati
2 months ago
