Preseason game number one is in the books. The Cowboys came up a bit short after some last minute heroics but there is so much to take away from the game. One thing that needs to be rectified is that Rod Smith isn’t getting the praise he deserves after an excellent showing against much of the 49ers first team defense. Most of the running back talk has been about Bo Scarbrough, who also performed well, but don’t you dare sleep on Rod Smith’s performance.
Rod Smith finished the night with eight carries for 32 yards (4.