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WR Steve Smith, New York Giants
HT: 6-0, WT: 195, Born: 5-6-1985, College: Southern California, Drafted: Round 2
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2008 Projections
| RSH | YD | Y/R | TD | REC | YD | Y/R | TD | FPT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Dodds | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 344 | 11.1 | 2 | 46 | |
| Chris Smith | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 630 | 15.4 | 4 | 87 | |
| Bob Henry | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 380 | 11.5 | 2 | 50 | |
| Jason Wood | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 260 | 13.0 | 2 | 38 | |
| Maurile Tremblay | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 34 | 415 | 12.2 | 3 | 60 |
Average draft position
Current as of June 28th. [Full ADP list]
Overall: B Stokley (213), C Henry (214), Steve Smith (215), D Avery (216), A Battle (217)Position: D Patten (212-WR71), B Stokley (213-WR72), Steve Smith (215 - WR73), D Avery (216-WR74), A Battle (217-WR75)
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Best Case
Don't let the forgettable rookie numbers (eight receptions for 63 yards) fool you - Steve Smith was exceptional in training camp last year and had earned a significant role in the offense. He displayed the same smooth route-running and glue-like hands in camp that helped him finish his career at USC as one of the all-time leading receivers. Unfortunately a combination of shoulder and hamstring issues robbed him of his rookie season - but not before proving to fans and coaches that he'll be a starter at some point. In the best case, Smith would pick up where he left off last year and would start the year as the WR3 and even push for a starting role by mid-season.
Worst Case
The NFL waits for no man and the Giants aren't going to wait for Smith to push his way into the lineup. The team added Mario Manningham in the draft, and based purely on talent, Manningham is capable of overtaking Smith on the depth chart. If Toomer and Burress stay healthy and Manningham gets his head on straight, Smith may be no better than a WR4 on a team that rarely uses four-WR sets.
Outlook
The Giants aren't going to keep a healthy Steve Smith off the field. While he likely won't be the starter this year, expect him to play quite a bit and, in the process, catch 40-45 passes. Unlike some other young receivers, Smith has the polish to step right into the starting lineup and put up good fantasy numbers. In redraft leagues, keep Smith on your short list as a key waiver wire option if either Giants starter gets hurt.
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Bloom Rookie 100 (Post-Draft) - May 2nd2008 Schedule
| Week | Opponent |
|---|---|
| 1 | Washington Redskins |
| 2 | at St. Louis Rams |
| 3 | Cincinnati Bengals |
| Bye week | |
| 5 | Seattle Seahawks |
| 6 | at Cleveland Browns |
| 7 | San Francisco 49ers |
| 8 | at Pittsburgh Steelers |
| 9 | Dallas Cowboys |
| 10 | at Philadelphia Eagles |
| 11 | Baltimore Ravens |
| 12 | at Arizona Cardinals |
| 13 | at Washington Redskins |
| 14 | Philadelphia Eagles |
| 15 | at Dallas Cowboys |
| 16 | Carolina Panthers |
| 17 | at Minnesota Vikings |
2007 Game Summaries
Week 1 - Smith was targeted once in the first half. He made the 27 yard catch but it was out of bounds wide of the end zone. Smith was not at fault. He did drop his first target of the second half, but Manning looked for him more often than in the opening half. Smith ended with three receptions, including one four yard catch for a first down.
Week 2 - Smith's only catch of the game came on a third and two play that went for ten yards. Smith was hurt on the play and left the game for good due to what was reported as a scapula injury.
Week 15 - Smith came into the game in the fourth quarter and got two targets. He caught the short pass and the long pass he was interfered with, but the ball was apparently uncatchable as there was no call made.
Week 16 - The USC rookie got behind Terrance McGee late in the second quarter but dropped a pass at the Bills' 8 yard line. Unfortunately it was one of the few passes Manning threw accurately all game.
Week 17 - Steve Smith caught three passes for 29 yards, all on the last Giants drive of the game. He made two clutch grabs that set up the eventual Plaxico Burress touchdown to bring the score to 38-35 Patriots. Smith played in three and four receiver sets splitting time with David Tyree. He was targeted a total of four times in the game, dropping one pass in the first quarter.
Week 18 - Smith received five targets and finished with three receptions for 29 yards.
Week 19 - Smith made some nice grabs, and caught all four of his targets. He was a reliable second option for Eli Manning with Plaxico Burress ailing.
Week 20 - Statistically Steve Smith did not have an impressive game, only catching two passes for 25 yards on nine targets. But both of those catches came in the fourth quarter with the Giants driving, and accounted for first downs. He played as the third receiver, and saw more targets than usual with Amani Toomer struggling.
Week 21 - Smith caught five of the nine passes thrown his way. One of the passes he failed to catch resulted in an interception that was his fault. Manning threw the ball to him and be bobbled it up into the air and it ended up being intercepted by Hobbs of the Patriots. He caught a few third down passes against tough coverage, which was impressive.
