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<blockquote data-quote="Lee" data-source="post: 138810" data-attributes="member: 786"><p>I would take a healthy Smelter over a healthy Roddy right now and I don't think it's crazy. Roddy 5 years ago, that's a tougher call and I'd probably go with Roddy. The fact that he will be a Falcon HOFer doesn't matter.</p><p></p><p>At 33, Roddy is old by NFL standards and he's not the same player he was before. I think him and Smelter are similar players in style. Neither has top end speed, both good route runners and great on third downs. Smelter is ~10 years younger, 2"-3" taller, 10-15lbs heavier and a lot more physical than Roddy. He is also more of a team guy and willing blocker. </p><p></p><p>Because we (well at least I) said we (I) would take Smelter over Roddy doesn't necessarily mean we (I) think he will have a better career. A lot of things have to go right to have the career Roddy has had. Obviously talent is huge, but staying healthy, having a good qb, among other things are vital. </p><p></p><p>Lastly, money is a huge factor too. I don't know what Roddy's contract looks like but I know Smelter would be cheaper and think he would be more productive at this point in both of their careers, especially with Julio drawing double teams. This is all JMO, but I don't think it's crazy by any stretch of the imagination.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Lee, post: 138810, member: 786"] I would take a healthy Smelter over a healthy Roddy right now and I don't think it's crazy. Roddy 5 years ago, that's a tougher call and I'd probably go with Roddy. The fact that he will be a Falcon HOFer doesn't matter. At 33, Roddy is old by NFL standards and he's not the same player he was before. I think him and Smelter are similar players in style. Neither has top end speed, both good route runners and great on third downs. Smelter is ~10 years younger, 2"-3" taller, 10-15lbs heavier and a lot more physical than Roddy. He is also more of a team guy and willing blocker. Because we (well at least I) said we (I) would take Smelter over Roddy doesn't necessarily mean we (I) think he will have a better career. A lot of things have to go right to have the career Roddy has had. Obviously talent is huge, but staying healthy, having a good qb, among other things are vital. Lastly, money is a huge factor too. I don't know what Roddy's contract looks like but I know Smelter would be cheaper and think he would be more productive at this point in both of their careers, especially with Julio drawing double teams. This is all JMO, but I don't think it's crazy by any stretch of the imagination. [/QUOTE]
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