Why is Eric Smith getting a free pass? - Jets Insider.com Forums

3rd_Times_A_Charm · 11-27-2012, 06:44 PM

He is as much responsible for the Vereen play as Bart Scott. At least Scott got tripped up by Welker, and has some kind of excuse for not catching Vereen. Still slow as ****, but that's beside the point.

Eric Smith looked absolutely pathetic on this play. Any competent safety in this league does not let that happen to them.

Molasses.

10PennyToColes87 · 11-27-2012, 06:47 PM

Because most of us have been calling for Smith's head for years now, and by now have just accepted the fact that he'll remain on the team and suck.

Dreamers · 11-27-2012, 07:26 PM

Unlike Scott there was absolutely 0 reason for him to make the team to begin with. He is here because .................. Know one knows. My guess is he has something on Rex.

patman · 11-27-2012, 07:33 PM

Because the rb was Scott's man.

DDNYjets · 11-27-2012, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 10PennyToColes87

Because most of us have been calling for Smith's head for years now, and by now have just accepted the fact that he'll remain on the team and suck.

Be careful. Some posters might think you want to have Smith's head chopped off.

3rd_Times_A_Charm · 11-27-2012, 07:47 PM

I don't think so. From what I can tell, it looks like a zone coverage play. Probaby either cover 2 or cover 3. Regardless, It's Smith's job to cover the left half (or third) of the deep field. He should not get beat there.

However, you deserve to get burned for a TD when you have Bart Scott covering the flat with Eric Smith backing him up in the deep half. That's on Rex. Ridiculous.

detjetsfan · 11-27-2012, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Dreamers

Unlike Scott there was absolutely 0 reason for him to make the team to begin with. He is here because .................. Know one knows. My guess is he has something on Rex.

Eric Smith is the quintessential coach's pet. Mangini loved him. Rex adores him. After he gets cut this off-season whatever coach has him for the league minimum next year will be licking his balls. Until Eric Smith gets blown up by whatever Tight End is lucky enough to be covered by him.

Great on the practice field, horrible on gameday. He has killed us for years.

Bachelors III · 11-27-2012, 09:58 PM

Eric Smith is garbage but that play was all on Bart or Rex for having him out there in the first place, you choose. Smith was on Welker and after he passed him off to Landry that's when he came back once he saw Bart staring at Vereen's ass. Bart should not play another down in a Jet uniform and let Davis get as much experience as possible these next five games. He's the future.

JamaicanJetFan · 11-27-2012, 09:59 PM

OMG, the difference between Landry's speed and Smith's speed ...

Jordy · 11-27-2012, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Dreamers

Unlike Scott there was absolutely 0 reason for him to make the team to begin with. He is here because .................. Know one knows. My guess is he has something on Rex.

My guess is...he has nice feet.

Dreamers · 11-27-2012, 10:10 PM

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OMG, the difference between Landry's speed and Smith's speed ...

We need to see more of Allen and Bush IMO. Bush hasn't looked bad at all. If he is ready and Allen even has promise for next year you can let Bell and Smith both walk. For 6th rounders I like both of these guys.

Jordy · 11-27-2012, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JamaicanJetFan

OMG, the difference between Landry's speed and Smith's speed ...

If you're referring to the guy who came up at the very end by the EZ, I believe that was Bell.

detjetsfan · 11-27-2012, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Bachelors III

Eric Smith is garbage but that play was all on Bart or Rex for having him out there in the first place, you choose. Smith was on Welker and after he passed him off to Landry that's when he came back once he saw Bart staring at Vereen's ass. Bart should not play another down in a Jet uniform and let Davis get as much experience as possible these next five games. He's the future.

Smith has been murdering our pass defense for years. You could make a 30 minute collage of him getting torched by tight ends and fullbacks for huge plays, long td passes and goal-line tds. Eric Smith couldn't cover Jonny Mitchell with both legs broken.

Wanna know why Tanny should be fired? 7 words:

Eric Smith Has Two Million Base Salary

WestCoastOffensive · 11-27-2012, 10:15 PM

What does it matter? Mark Sanchez had a "moment" and it was over then.

King Koopa · 11-27-2012, 11:18 PM

But guys he is a great 3rd safety hybrid and when used right

It's really unbelievable how this scrub plays over promising rookies Bush and Allen......

Smart teams will continue to isolate and pick on Eric Smith every single time he is out covering or in any kind of space.....

Really makes me wonder what the hell Rex is doing

Dreamers · 11-27-2012, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by King Koopa

But guys he is a great 3rd safety hybrid and when used right

It's really unbelievable how this scrub plays over promising rookies Bush and Allen......

Smart teams will continue to isolate and pick on Eric Smith every single time he is out covering or in any kind of space.....

Really makes me wonder what the hell Rex is doing

It is not even the fact that he is bad that bothers me anymore. It is the fact we pay him 3 mil for what 7-15 plays a game. What is he Tebow? Why not just get a god damn OLB that can do his job.

ASG0531 · 11-28-2012, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 3rd_Times_A_Charm

I don't think so. From what I can tell, it looks like a zone coverage play. Probaby either cover 2 or cover 3. Regardless, It's Smith's job to cover the left half (or third) of the deep field. He should not get beat there.

However, you deserve to get burned for a TD when you have Bart Scott covering the flat with Eric Smith backing him up in the deep half. That's on Rex. Ridiculous.

Brady saw it in about 10 seconds, why can't Rex?

JB1089 · 11-28-2012, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Jordy

If you're referring to the guy who came up at the very end by the EZ, I believe that was Bell.

And Bell is considered to be and old, slow, in the box safety.

If Bell is "slow," what does that make Smith?

Baddniss · 11-28-2012, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Dreamers

We need to see more of Allen and Bush IMO. Bush hasn't looked bad at all. If he is ready and Allen even has promise for next year you can let Bell and Smith both walk. For 6th rounders I like both of these guys.

Because of Eric Smith, Antonio Allen isnt even on the 53 man roster any more.
He is on the practice squad.

Smith blows. We all know it.
Dwight Lowery had another interception on Sunday...

10PennyToColes87 · 11-28-2012, 03:18 AM

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If Bell is "slow," what does that make Smith?

Eric Smith.

11-27-2012, 06:44 PM	#1
3rd_Times_A_Charm Practice Squad Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 397	Why is Eric Smith getting a free pass? He is as much responsible for the Vereen play as Bart Scott. At least Scott got tripped up by Welker, and has some kind of excuse for not catching Vereen. Still slow as ****, but that's beside the point. Eric Smith looked absolutely pathetic on this play. Any competent safety in this league does not let that happen to them. Molasses.

11-27-2012, 06:47 PM	#2
10PennyToColes87 Hall Of Fame Join Date: May 2005 Location: SoFla Posts: 15,374	Because most of us have been calling for Smith's head for years now, and by now have just accepted the fact that he'll remain on the team and suck.

11-27-2012, 07:26 PM	#3
Dreamers The angry poster All League Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,395	Unlike Scott there was absolutely 0 reason for him to make the team to begin with. He is here because .................. Know one knows. My guess is he has something on Rex.

11-27-2012, 07:33 PM	#4
patman happy to be here All Pro Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 7,152	Because the rb was Scott's man.

11-27-2012, 07:47 PM	#6
3rd_Times_A_Charm Practice Squad Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 397	I don't think so. From what I can tell, it looks like a zone coverage play. Probaby either cover 2 or cover 3. Regardless, It's Smith's job to cover the left half (or third) of the deep field. He should not get beat there. However, you deserve to get burned for a TD when you have Bart Scott covering the flat with Eric Smith backing him up in the deep half. That's on Rex. Ridiculous.

11-27-2012, 09:58 PM	#8
Bachelors III Waterboy Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 69	Eric Smith is garbage but that play was all on Bart or Rex for having him out there in the first place, you choose. Smith was on Welker and after he passed him off to Landry that's when he came back once he saw Bart staring at Vereen's ass. Bart should not play another down in a Jet uniform and let Davis get as much experience as possible these next five games. He's the future.

11-27-2012, 09:59 PM	#9
JamaicanJetFan START BILAL POWELL, kthx All League Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 2,690	OMG, the difference between Landry's speed and Smith's speed ...

11-27-2012, 10:15 PM	#14
WestCoastOffensive Lying to the Smithsonian Board Moderator Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: SF via Strong Island Posts: 26,638	What does it matter? Mark Sanchez had a "moment" and it was over then.

11-27-2012, 11:18 PM	#15
King Koopa All League Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 3,380	But guys he is a great 3rd safety hybrid and when used right It's really unbelievable how this scrub plays over promising rookies Bush and Allen...... Smart teams will continue to isolate and pick on Eric Smith every single time he is out covering or in any kind of space..... Really makes me wonder what the hell Rex is doing