During last week's bye week, I analyzed Jeff Smith as an athlete and noted how he had elite, special speed but needed refinement as a quarterback. I remarked how he was a special type of player, the type of guy who always has a roster spot because of his specific skillset. Even if he couldn't develop as a passer, I said, he was the type of guy who projected to always have a chance to play because of his lightning fast first step and move.
Against Notre Dame, his 80 yard touchdown was a prime example of exactly what I was talking about.