Even though Smith was the first overall pick of the '05 draft, he is yet another white quarterback who has been subjected to endless scorn about being a "bust" after just one season. Yes, he struggled big time last year, but he was on an awful team with a bad o-line and no running game. He has that rookie year under his belt now, an excellent quarterback coach in Norv Turner working with him this year, and better talent surrounding him on offense. It's no surprise that he looks greatly improved, except to the legions of fansand mediaknow-nothingswho give up on white players in no time flat. I hope Smith has a great career ahead of him.
