DJ Smith

[Brandon494]

Might be kinda early to compare him after only a few games but DJ Smith reminds me a lot of London Fletcher.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Well deserved. Someone on PR compared DJ to Sam Mills; having seen Mills play in live action...I admit it has some merit. Big shoes though, big. Mills is smiling somewhere in the ether world.

DJ looks even smaller to me, he's not as thick as Mills. DJ looks like a cornerback on steroids. But can't argue with results,the little guy can tackle.

[hoosier]

I love the way Smith plays, but I wonder if teams will be able to exploit his lack of height with the passing game.

I think it says a lot about the coaching staff that a rookie like Smith can go from ST to starting ILB and do as well as he has done.

I think he played his shortness to his own advantage against Oakland: Palmer thought he could loft one over him with no problem and didn't realize Smith has some jumping ability. I expect him to come up with several picks based on QBs misunderestimating him.

[Tarlam!]

Shut yo mulatto azz up!! You saw my post above saying send that honky away.

Call me stupid, but, CMIII isn't black, is he?

[George Cumby]

Call me stupid, but, CMIII isn't black, is he?

Your stupid, (j/k) but correct. There is a clear lack of melanin in his phenotype.

[Guiness]

Call me stupid, but, CMIII isn't black, is he?

That's why he does so well. He's as good as a black LB, but he's white so people underestimate him!

(Thanks for the softball Tarlam!)

[Smidgeon]

I know its not going to happen but I would love for them to trade Hawk for another position like OLB, CB or a draft pick and let this guy start next to Bishop next season.

Who'd be the thumper?

[George Cumby]

Who'd be the thumper?

And what would you get for a solid, but unspectacular white inside linebacker with a big contract?

[Guiness]

And what would you get for a solid, but unspectacular white inside linebacker with a big contract?

I dunno. An Asian punter or Brazil safety, I'd guess.

[pbmax]

Fuck yeah!! Git rid of allll the White boys!!! Just like charles "beat it" haley said!!

A Soul Patrol?

I could see Francois getting a shot at TE coverage now.

[bobblehead]

Its clear that this defense is playing better with hawk out. Following packer fan logic, Hawk > Barnett and Smith > Hawk. Its obvious that Smith simply calls the game better and is a better QB on the field than Hawk...its the only possible explanation.

[Tarlam!]

Bobble, after Barnett went down last year and Hawk got the headset, we all said the same thing! The defense started playing lights out and we praised Hawk's ability to obviously QBing the defense better.

I am not disagreeing with, BTW, but it has been eating at me all season long.

[ND72]

I've liked seeing what DJ can do. He was one guy I really watched during camp, and had high hopes that he could learn and progress within the system. Does anyone else follow him on twitter though? Other than loving the team and fans, he doesn't seem to care too much for GB or Wisconsin...hopefully that changes in time. I like his cockiness and unafraid to bark at guys.

[Tarlam!]

he doesn't seem to care too much for GB or Wisconsin...hopefully that changes in time. I like his cockiness and unafraid to bark at guys.

Remember, they dragged Woodson there kicking and screaming? Now, he could be the UN Ambassor for the State, especially the town! Somebody should take DJ on a hunting trip or something. Hahah

[HarveyWallbangers]

The backups played two games. Does anybody remember how shitty the ILBs played against the Giants and the fact we gave up 35 points?