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Video Time: Sean Smith

Without question, my favorite pick in the draft was the Dolphins' selection of Sean Smith with the 61st overall pick.  Saying I thought very highly of Smith leading up to the draft would probably be an understatement - as many of you know.  It's rare that you find a player of Smith's size and athleticism who can play cornerback.

So below I have a few videos of Smith.  Some of you have probably seen them before, but many of you probably have not.

One quick note before the videos.  I will be in Pennsylvania this weekend attending a wedding.  But since I'm anticipating that I'll be rather bored (it's my girlfriend's cousin getting married - meaning I'll probably know about 15 people at the entire thing), I plan on doing something I've never done...using twitter via my cell phone to post any random observations or thoughts that come to me throughout the weekend.

So if you're bored or have some free time, be sure to check out www.twitter.com/thephinsider.

Now onto the Sean Smith videos...

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Have a great weekend, everybody!  And remember to check out my twitter account for what will basically amount to my meaningless thoughts on who knows what.

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dammit...

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by finsxfactor on May 9, 2009 2:39 AM EDT up reply actions  

thus ends my 5-6? post long streak..

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by finsxfactor on May 9, 2009 2:39 AM EDT up reply actions  

Whoever did the video put two of them in there...

but Sean Smith intercepted one of them and ran it back for a pick 6.

Abandoned the Draft Sean Smith at #25 Bandwagon to Join the Draft Sean Smith at #61 Bandwagon and get Vontae Davis and a 5th Rounder. Trio > me.

by DolphDallas on May 9, 2009 1:38 AM EDT up reply actions  

lol

okay then… nvm
=)

-LCFF

by LeftCoastFinFan on May 9, 2009 1:49 AM EDT up reply actions  

He Ran Faster Going home...

when he heard the crack of lightenning and thunder nearby.

Enjoy talking to yourself there Lefty?

Felt sorry, so I posted with ya….

Isn’t noob spelled with a k and one o? (Knob)

Oh Peeeezzyyyyyyyyyyyyy

by Alpha6 on May 9, 2009 1:39 AM EDT reply actions  

shut it..n00bsef

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by finsxfactor on May 9, 2009 2:40 AM EDT up reply actions  

Great vids

The third video is funny. He seems like he’s got a good sense of humor.

by SDefee on May 9, 2009 2:08 AM EDT reply actions  

I agree

you can see his swagger as well, not to be confused with arrogance. The perfect attitude for a future elite corner.

We're all goin' down to the creek tonight; it's gonna be a gas! You're comin', right?

by Dave.Phuller on May 9, 2009 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

max hall has some wheels lol

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by finsxfactor on May 9, 2009 2:42 AM EDT reply actions  

He needs to show me more than that against college level talent...

When I look at videos of college highlights I am expecting to see a man amongst boys, a guy a couples steps quicker than the rest.

I would have liked to see him catch it in the first video where the ball was under thrown and the receiver did not challenge him (gave up).

I wish he did not have all day to jump the out route on his interception when the quarterback checked down to his last option…. and I wish he took it to the bank.

Nice catch on the third video but again he was not challenged by the receiver. What school was that against? QB lofted it up for grabs. He was showing off at that point, if the game was in question he probably should have adjusted to ball better and caught it normally. It was in the air for a long time and he was looking right at it. EIther bad read or over dramatic.

Do I really need to see a guy jogging in the rain and talking about how dedicated he is? Show me a real intense work out if you want to impress. You will have to do more than a light jog in the rain to get ready for the NFL. How about sprints or shuttle runs in the mud? A quicker run, with hills and obstacles? Back peddle change of direction drills.

I do not want to be a downer but this is the big time and if this is his HIGHLIGHTS it leaves a lot to be desired. I expect there are better highlights out there though.

Did Utah have a good D? I expect other teams had to pass a lot to catch up. He must have had a lot of opportunity to shut down primary receivers. Did it happen? DId he face any elite receivers?

Still excited for his size and apparent quickness but he has a long way to go before we put him on TO, Moss, etc… and shut them down.

by Fins4evr72 on May 9, 2009 7:12 AM EDT reply actions  

Everybody is entitled to be skeptical or a homer before the pads and practices start...

but keep these facts in mind:

Nice catch on the third video but again he was not challenged by the receiver. What school was that against? QB lofted it up for grabs. He was showing off at that point, if the game was in question he probably should have adjusted to ball better and caught it normally. It was in the air for a long time and he was looking right at it. EIther bad read or over dramatic.

The LEGENDary interception was against a very bad Wyoming team but in extremely windy conditions, so he probably jumped to the spot where the ball should have been, but the wind carried the ball away. What makes the play amazing is that he was still able to hang in the air and make a one-handed grab anyway. He took one back for a pick 6 in that Wyoming game, but I can’t find video of that anywhere.

I would have liked to see him catch it in the first video where the ball was under thrown and the receiver did not challenge him (gave up).

Wow, tough crowd. It was good to see him step for step with Austin Collie.

I wish he did not have all day to jump the out route on his interception when the quarterback checked down to his last option…. and I wish he took it to the bank.

He can’t help it if he plays against bad quarterbacks (does show some change of direction skill), but he did make that QB look foolish trying to tackle him. If he had gotten some blocking on the WR that did not give up on the play (good play by him, not everybody does that), he would have scored. As it was, it was a game sealing play in a big game.

When I look at videos of college highlights I am expecting to see a man amongst boys, a guy a couples steps quicker than the rest.

Sean Smith’s game is not about quickness as it is about physicality without getting burned deep. Check out the highlights of the Sugar Bowl against Alabama. Definitely man among boys material and man up against 6-4 Julio Jones

Abandoned the Draft Sean Smith at #25 Bandwagon to Join the Draft Sean Smith at #61 Bandwagon and get Vontae Davis and a 5th Rounder. Trio > me.

by DolphDallas on May 9, 2009 8:57 AM EDT up reply actions  

you don't need to convince me

i am a believer that he will be a starter by next year. i am not predicting pro bowl yet, but he has the talent and apparently the desire. And i believe the trend will be for larger corners to keep up with the trend toward bigger, more physical WRs.

-LCFF

by LeftCoastFinFan on May 9, 2009 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

ahhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!

(not allowed)

you are forever to be known as “Debbie Downer” Fins4evr72 =

dude didnt you hear him? “Theres lots of trees out here…its rough!”

lol….this dude has the body and talent…now these coaches will give him the knowledge u watch

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by Rzayo24 on May 9, 2009 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

LOLOLLOL you brought it back...

haha (not allowed)

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by finsxfactor on May 9, 2009 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

yea man.....it says it all.

“not allowed” = alternative to personal attacks/ f bombs usage.

Phinsider Hall of Fame Class of 2009 (Highest honor on earth)
2-Time Matty Award Winner
Author of "ITM"....the original forefather to CKC
7.7 40....6 wonderlic....125lbs 1 time.....quarter inch vertical.....very coachable

by Rzayo24 on May 9, 2009 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

PUT IT ON THE LIST XMAN!

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7.7 40....6 wonderlic....125lbs 1 time.....quarter inch vertical.....very coachable

by Rzayo24 on May 9, 2009 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

WILL DOOOOO

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by finsxfactor on May 9, 2009 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

lolol

http://www.thephinsider.com/2009/4/30/859764/rookie-primer-the-phinctionary

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by finsxfactor on May 9, 2009 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

great addition

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7.7 40....6 wonderlic....125lbs 1 time.....quarter inch vertical.....very coachable

by Rzayo24 on May 9, 2009 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

lol

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by finsxfactor on May 9, 2009 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

lol...dude i know ...its not like i was first to use it or anything lol...

I believe in John Beck and that Cbdolphin is the man. I'll make you proud LCFF
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by finsxfactor on May 9, 2009 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

I love this pick

not only because of the player but because of where we got the player considering some people had him going in the first round. With some good coaching and some time to develop he could be the best corner in this draft.

by fins72marino420 on May 9, 2009 12:36 PM EDT reply actions  

agreed. it was also my favorite pick because of where we got him

i think it was a pick of opportunity and the Triad was surprised he was still available then.

-LCFF

by LeftCoastFinFan on May 9, 2009 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

AND

we got a 5th round pick as well :)

I think this kid will be special..I feel like a dork being so excited about our two corners, and as Matty said, WAllen is better suited for nickel. So basically, our secondary is going to be dominant once again in a matter of no time.

We're all goin' down to the creek tonight; it's gonna be a gas! You're comin', right?

by Dave.Phuller on May 9, 2009 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

I hope to see him jamming receivers better...

I know he usually won’t be assigned to the fastest guy on the field, but him being able to jam their possession receiver and keep him in range of his wing span will help him boat loads in the pros. I imagine that’s what they will be working on as he was a converted receiver to CB. Get em #31, you’re doin’ it right!

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by Heater OsE on May 9, 2009 6:06 PM EDT reply actions  

To think that we got Sean Smith and Chris Clemons with the #56 pick...

if they reach their potential, could be the single pick that brought the Championship to Miami.
Ball-Hawking shut down players at CB and FS added to Votae Davis.
Talk about solidifying the secondary for years to come with a single draft pick.

Abandoned the Draft Sean Smith at #25 Bandwagon to Join the Draft Sean Smith at #61 Bandwagon and get Vontae Davis and a 5th Rounder. Trio > me.

by DolphDallas on May 9, 2009 6:52 PM EDT reply actions  

votae+vontae+ sean+ chris = ownage

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by finsxfactor on May 9, 2009 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

lol it was news to me

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by finsxfactor on May 9, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

OK, OK, feedback acknowledged

Just trying to carry the tradition of last year’s euphoric season: tempered expectations + solid play = proud and committed fans

Sean Smith will be good after a season in the Tuna machine…

Cheers,
DD

by Fins4evr72 on May 10, 2009 7:48 AM EDT reply actions  

apology accepted (man card given back)

Phinsider Hall of Fame Class of 2009 (Highest honor on earth)
2-Time Matty Award Winner
Author of "ITM"....the original forefather to CKC
7.7 40....6 wonderlic....125lbs 1 time.....quarter inch vertical.....very coachable

by Rzayo24 on May 10, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Landshark beer..do they sell it in...

Pennsylvania and did you drink the Koolaid?

scored ZERO in draft predictions - I suck -

by Corroncho on May 10, 2009 6:19 PM EDT reply actions  

any nice cousins?

scored ZERO in draft predictions - I suck -

by Corroncho on May 10, 2009 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

any nice cousins?

scored ZERO in draft predictions - I suck -

by Corroncho on May 10, 2009 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

you drunk?

"How can I blame you
When it's me I can't forgive?"

-From the Unforgiven III off of Death Magnetic

by Patssuck456 on May 10, 2009 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Landshark beer..do they sell it in...

Pennsylvania and did you drink the Koolaid?

scored ZERO in draft predictions - I suck -

by Corroncho on May 10, 2009 6:19 PM EDT reply actions  

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