Jack L, nice post, I've been noticing the same trend.
At this point, it doesnt appear any amount of buffoonery will prevent Smith from being drafted 10-15 overall. So much for his "stock plumetting," huh?
For god's sake, if his horrid bench press (which I could do myself) and blubbery 40-run didnt make coaches shy away...what on earth would? The coach most interested in this weakling liaviathon is the NFL's ultimate AA coach, head-case Mike Singletary.
It's always interesting how when a white player looks amazing on film (which most of them do), they're judged solely on the combine and other tangible, non-football measurements. Whereas a black player, like Smith, doesnt have to have either. I guess it's all that "upside" we're always hearing about.....but gee, only one race of player is ever said to posess the sacred "upside."
The only upside Smith will ever have will be in the form of a push-up bra...which he desperately needs.Edited by: Thrashen