Lions hoping rookie RB Smith makes a splash

kcudah posted 5/2/2008 from www.mlive.com [flag]

Kevin Smith knows most of what he knows about Barry Sanders from YouTube. The Detroit Lions are hoping he's a quick study. Smith and the rest of the team's 2008 draft class took part in their first professional workouts Friday, and he got the most attention. Offensive tackle Gosder Cherilus and linebacker Jordon Dizon also figure to be starters this fall but Smith, who was 12 when Hall ... [link]

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