Bills ink WR/KR Brad Smith 4 years $15 mil

by Steve

Hmm, another kick returner is obviously the first thought that went through my head when I got the "Brad Smith 4 years $15 mil" text. My next thought was wait 'is that is the dude that seemingly murdered us every time we played against the Jets last season'?

He does seem to be saying all the right things, but who wouldn't after getting over paid to return kicks and throw a pass once every season or so? Alright so he is another interesting piece on an offense that still needs to greatly improve. But does he take the roster spot of another young receiver with potential? Does he take away touches from CJ Spiller?

I see this signing as a positive for Mr. Bust jr Spiller. First, we won't have to hold our breath every time he runs 40 mph into jacked dudes running 30 mph right into him. And secondly, putting Smith out there in odd formations (ie the wildcat) with Spiller also in the back field could be very interesting. Both dudes have talent and skill, combine them and figure out how to harness that skill and we could have a Ricky Williams/Ronnie Brown scenario cooking. Then you really have a stew goin on.

I'm just trying to take a slightly different look at this mediocre at best signing. Anger may take over my opinion if no big dudes on the offensive line or defensive front seven are brought it of course. But for now I'll give Nix the benefit of the doubt that they just want another piece on offense for defenses to game plan around.