by Tom Kowalski
Thursday July 03, 2008, 12:04 AM
2008 Scouting Report
When Dwight Smith was first signed, it appeared to be as a backup safety to replace Kenoy Kennedy, but it seems more likely that Smith will be one of the starters and it'll be either Gerald Alexander or Daniel Bullocks who are battling for the other safety position.
Smith can still play at a high level and, like more NFL head coaches, Detroit's Rod Marinelli has more confidence in veterans - especially those who are well-versed in his Tampa Two system.
Smith will also bring some attitude to the secondary. The nine-year vet still has decent range and he's very savvy and won't hesitate to jump routes - but he rarely takes high-risk chances.
He can still make the big play from time to time. He had a 93-yard interception for a touchdown against the soon-to-be world champion New York Giants. Smith had another pick in that game for Minnesota, which whipped the Giants 41-17 in New York.
While the tandem of Bullocks and Alexander might be the future of the Lions at safety, it seems that future is at least one year away.
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