Lighten the load
Vikings safety Dwight Smith stepped off the scale and said, "That's made all the difference."
Smith, who is 5 foot 11, weighed just a shade under 200 pounds. Asked what he meant, Smith said he played last year at a startling 225 pounds, as a strong safety for the New Orleans Saints.
With safety Jay Bellamy lost for the season after just three games, Smith had to step in and play a pseudo-linebacker role in the Saints' defense.
Smith finished with 86 tackles, the fourth-highest total on the team, one sack, two interceptions and he forced two fumbles.
But Smith said he feels better playing around 200 pounds, which enables him to maximize his speed.
After being inactive for the opener, Smith hopes to showcase his speed and talent Sunday against the Carolina Panthers.
Smith, who is 5 foot 11, weighed just a shade under 200 pounds. Asked what he meant, Smith said he played last year at a startling 225 pounds, as a strong safety for the New Orleans Saints.
With safety Jay Bellamy lost for the season after just three games, Smith had to step in and play a pseudo-linebacker role in the Saints' defense.
Smith finished with 86 tackles, the fourth-highest total on the team, one sack, two interceptions and he forced two fumbles.
But Smith said he feels better playing around 200 pounds, which enables him to maximize his speed.
After being inactive for the opener, Smith hopes to showcase his speed and talent Sunday against the Carolina Panthers.
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