Fisher?

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(08-20-2016, 09:41 AM)Essex Johnson Wrote: Well I believe when we drafted Smith, he was given the opportunity to be a starter right away also but injuries etc prevented that and our history at tackle is drafting and starting guys early.  Look at Whitworth, Levi Jones and Willie Anderson, all started a majority of games their rookie season.  I am not  call Winston play for two years as a Bengal terrible, he actually played well two years ago when needed and he is not a starter, he has value as a veteran that can come in short notice and not be overwhelmed like a rookie etc.  The depth we have at tackle now gives us a greater ability to overcome two injuries at that position.

When was picked up off of the street in mid-season is the only time he played well.

His play had already been in decline, which is why he was on the street to begin with.

The remaining time he has performed poorly, in my opinion.

Maybe the key when he first arrived is that he wasn't wearing down in practice.

Regardless, he was by far the worst of the 5 tackles we had on the roster last season, and yet he was the one we brought back of the two FAs.

Smith should have been retained and allow he and Ced to battle it out for the starting spot.

Best man wins, loser is first off of the bench.