Rodney Smith Signed Where was LaRon Byrd?

[Adoug319]

Is he still on the roster? Didn't see him on the field at all

[Tour2ma]

Still on roster. I'm guessing he still did not know enough of the offense to get on the field.

[Zombo]

And ... he's gone:

 

The Browns announced they were awarded receiver Rodney Smith off waivers from the Vikings. He has no catches in five games over two seasons. To make room for Smith, the club waived receiver LaRon Byrd

 

http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2014/10/running_back_ben_tate_is_somew.html

[Zombo]

And ... he's gone:

 

The Browns announced they were awarded receiver Rodney Smith off waivers from the Vikings. He has no catches in five games over two seasons. To make room for Smith, the club waived receiver LaRon Byrd

 

http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2014/10/running_back_ben_tate_is_somew.html

 

Rodney Smith lost hos roster job to Charles Johnson, formerly of the Browns, who lost his roster spot to LaRona Byrd, who just lost his roster spot to Rodney Smith.

 

OK.

 

Let's just keep the top 4 guys healthy until Gordo returns.

 

Zombo

[JAFBF]

6' 4"

225 Lbs

4.51 40yd

 

http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/rodney-smith?id=2539674

[JAFBF]

6' 4"

225 Lbs

4.51 40yd

 

http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/rodney-smith?id=2539674

 

Edit (reading a bit more) :

 

 

Strengths Tall vertical threat who is a surprisingly smooth runner in his routes. Displays excellent agility for his size. Can challenges defenses vertically from the slot or down the sideline. Good concentration to use his height and vertical on jump balls, also to track passes over his shoulder down the sideline. Uses his length, quickness, and attitude to attack blocking targets in the run game and clear the way for fellow receivers downfield.

Weaknesses Relatively lean, and must prove he can fight veteran pro corners during the route and in jump ball situations. Height gives corners a big target to hit in press situations. Must show he can sink his hips to run tight routes and separate downfield. Does not get many opportunities to catch passes in Florida State’s offense, will need to show strong hands when regularly targeted. Adjusting to low throws might be an issue at his height.

NFL Comparison Michael Jenkins

Bottom Line If you’re looking for height in your receiver, 6-foot-6 Smith has plenty. But he’s also a smooth athlete for his height, who tracks the football well deep. He's also a good blocker in the running game. However, he doesn't always play up to his size and can lose the physicality battle at the catch point.

 

Same page, but at one spot they list him 6' 4", and here they list him 6' 6"

[Taco918]

 

Edit (reading a bit more) :

 

 

Same page, but at one spot they list him 6' 4", and here they list him 6' 6"

So 6'5?

[TopDawg31]

and cant catch a cold

[JAFBF]

and cant catch a cold

 

That I don't know, but according to NFL.com's rating (65.8) that puts him at :

 

 

6.50-6.99 Chance to become Pro Bowl-caliber player

[Tour2ma]

Rodney Smith lost hos roster job to Charles Johnson, formerly of the Browns, who lost his roster spot to LaRona Byrd, who just lost his roster spot to Rodney Smith.

Cue Judy Collins' cover of Joni Mitchell's "The Circle Game"...

 

"And the seasons they go round and round

And the painted ponies go up and down

We're captive on the carousel of time

We can't return we can only look

Behind from where we came

And go round and round and round

In the circle game"