Lions rookie Smith learns lesson at training camp

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Kevin Smith runs tall; That's not a good thing
Published 7/24/2008 at Sports - Pancake Blocks
... rookie running backs, especially if they are likely to start. But it's hard to wrap my arms around Kevin Smith of the Lions. His lack of competition and experience in zome schemes are plusses, but there are so many negatives. 1. The Lions offensive line 2. His lack of competition at Central Florida 3. 450 carries last season! 450. 450. 450. 450. If that didn't make you worried about his durability this season, now we have to worry about this: Smith's upright running style. Smith must have got popped at the first contact practice of Lions camp:

Friday Notes: Four Lions Start Training Camp on PUP List
Published 7/25/2008 by Sean Yuille at Pride Of Detroit: Front Page Posts
... Speaking of Kevin Smith, aside from being told to stay out of trouble, he is also finding out about the need to run lower.  Although his upright style at UCF put him in the record books, in the NFL running like that is a good way to get injured. ...