Twitter has been abuzz with word that Lions CB Alphonso Smith, he of the most embarrassing Thanksgiving performance outside of my “Zin-faced” uncle, was put on IR today. In looking back through my old blog archives I found this blurb that I wrote about Alphonso just before the scouting combine in 2009
Alphonso Smith – Cornerback (Wake Forest) : Smith has the quintessential physical make-up of a Patriots corner. You need to look no further than Ellis Hobbs, Terrence Wheatley or Jonathan Wilhite to see what kind of cornerback the Patriots like for their system. Smith is a ballhawk, he was all over the field at Senior Bowl practice and my personal favorite draft guru Mike Mayock called him one of the most instinctual corners he’s ever seen in college. His performance at the combine will likely determine if the Patriots have a shot at him.
Great job, Mike. Of course, at least I didn’t trade a First Round pick for him like Josh McDaniels did.
Here’s a little video I found that will tell you how Detroit fans feel about Alphonso..