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ESPN: Offseason's Biggest Surprise Players on Each Team

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https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/45583046/nfl-2025-biggest-surprise-players-every-team-offseason#CAR

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DT Chau Smith-Wade

It wasn't just obvious to sideline observers, it was obvious to teammates that the 2024 fifth-round pick out of Washington State had a stellar offseason and will be a factor in 2025. "Man, I think he's been the most impressive player,'' Pro Bowl cornerback Jaycee Horn said.

Smith-Wade's ability to play corner, nickel and safety makes him valuable to a young defense trying to rebuild after finishing last in the NFL a year ago. "Chau took advantage of an opportunity,'' coach Dave Canales said. "He made tackles. He had an opportunity on an interception, and he made it.'' -- David Newton

Smith-Wade, CB/S/Nickel/DT

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2 minutes ago, Panther53521 said:

How does he still have a job? We all know this is not the first time he has done this

There was a time about 20 years ago when he wasnt considered a joke.  He was always one of the better guests on Primetime with packman.  Since then who the fug knows what happened to him.  Its like he got concussed or something  because he has clearly lost his mind

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Screw Newton!  I just hope that Chau makes the second year leap that Horn and Canales are claiming.  Would be nice to see our draft picks progressing.  Maybe we do have better position coaching under Canales and can develop players like real NFL teams do.

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