04-08-2016, 02:16 PM
(04-08-2016, 12:33 PM)Brodude3 Wrote: I wasn't sure about his tackling either when there were a lot of sceptics questioning his angles and such.... but I remember Carrier saying (After the draft) that one of the things they loved about him was that he was a sure tackler. He had over 300 tackles at Fresno State over 90 his last year..... I don't know how many he missed but he sure seems to be around the ball.
Carrier on Smith: http://www.cincyjungle.com/2015/5/20/8630719/bengals-db-coach-mark-carrier-on-rookie-safety-derron-smith
Good stuff, liking this guy more and more. Sure tackler plus a ballhawk from hell?
I loved the pick last year and with Reggie going to Oakland this opens up a slight crack in the door for him if
Shawn underwhelms or George gets injured. In the mean time he can destroy it on ST's.