216 - Trey Smack - K - Florida

[run pMc]

I just wonder what they'll do if both McManus and Smack are both lights out in training camp and preseason. I think McManus was almost perfect last preseason.

Didn't McManus make something like 30 kicks in a row before the playoffs (incl XPs)? I think tie goes to the cheaper, younger player... you never know though.

I could easily see them go with keeping both on the roster, then cutting Smack and putting him on the PS Day 1 of the regular season. I'd worry he'd get poached in that situation though, which makes me think they'd prefer him over McManus who could have a bounceback year a la Mason Crosby but he's never had the leg that Smack does... and hitting from 50+ is becoming a thing in the league now.

[texaspackerbacker]

Somehow, I don't think it will be a tie. Either Smack will be consistent and clearly beat McManus because of a stronger leg, or else he will be inconsistent, and McManus will keep the job sorta by default. I'm rooting for Smack, but I'd say it's 50/50 who wins out.