Detroit Lions Weblog

File Under: Why the Hell Not?

Former Michigan State power forward, and brother to two NFL players, Fernando and Robaire, Antonio Smith is training for a shot to try and make an NFL roster.

Smith was an incredible team leader for the Spartans and possesses the high character and necessary athleticism that may eventually make his, albeit improbable, bid a success.

If Rod Marinelli is who we have been promised he is, he could shape the unlikely career of Antonio Smith for success. The Bucs took Greg White and Jovan Haye and made them solid contributors–so why not Smith?

The Lions have a need for an edge rusher, if Smith has the tools give him a shot. One question begs to be asked, with the influx of basketball players gaining NFL tryouts, why didn’t Smith give this a shot sooner? Especially, considering his obvious connection to a current NFL defensive lineman.