Veretax Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Original article Bengals rookie OT Andre Smith apparently will re-hire agent Alvin Keels, whom he fired just more than one week before the draft, according to a source close to the situation. Smith hired Rick Smith of Priority Sports after firing Keels, but he recently fired him, too. Smith was selected sixth overall by the Bengals after a whirlwind of pre-draft drama that prompted his stock to drop. Smith, the Outland Trophy winner at Alabama, was considered the top offensive tackle entering the draft, but he left the NFL Scouting Combine without telling anyone, then had a marginal pro-day workout, generating concerns about his conditioning. Smith, in part under the advisement of Keels and then of Rick Smith, made a strong showing before the draft in private workouts and was the second offensive tackle taken, behind Baylor’s Jason Smith, who was selected second overall by the Rams. – Steve Wyche Man does this kid have some problems or what? Makes me glad the Bungles drafted him, he should fit right in. What do you guys think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighOnHendrix Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I think he has the talent to be a star, but the question has always been does he have the drive to accomplish that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGreen28reigns Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Man does this kid have some problems or what? Makes me glad the Bungles drafted him, he should fit right in. What do you guys think? I don't particularly care how the Bengals play, but for his own sake, this kid needs to start focusing mentally and physically on playing football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiro Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Yeah ... I'm pretty glad he didn't drop to us. Regardless of his potential, I wouldn't have been wanting to deal with this kind of headache. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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