Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 8 years ago

  New England Patriots return LB Dont’a Hightower on massive four-year deal

  Patriots’ head coach Bill Belichick will hang on to his defensive captain, but a high price was demanded to retain him....

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 8 years ago

  Alabama football: How will Jalen Hurts’ speed impact Tide’s offense in 2017?

  The native Texan is constantly working. Jalen Hurts obtained numerous milestones for Alabama football in 2016, becoming the first true freshman...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 8 years ago

  Hootie Jones: One of five defensive seniors prepared to emerge for Alabama in 2017

  Meeting a dominant standard will be in effect for Alabama football on defense, even with Jonathan Allen, Dalvin Tomlinson, Tim Williams, Reuben...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 8 years ago

  Former Alabama RB Eddie Lacy inks one-year deal with Seattle Seahawks

  After losing Marshawn Lynch to retirement, the Seattle Seahawks have found its next primary rusher. According to a tweet from Sports...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 8 years ago

  Alabama football: Is running back Damien Harris the forgotten man on offense?

  From the moment he spurned “Big Blue Nation” to come to the University of Alabama in 2015, Crimson Tide fans were excited...

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  Alabama NFL Draft Prospects

  / 8 years ago

  Elite scouting site grades Gehrig Dieter at No. 2 slot wide receiver for upcoming draft

  Don’t let the numbers from 2016 fool you. Gehrig Dieter can flat out play. He teamed up with his friend and former...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  SEC News

  / 8 years ago

  Top five SEC quarterback under most pressure heading into 2017

  With spring football approaching in the coming weeks, the Southeastern Conference anticipates a return back to the College Football Playoff national...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama NFL Draft Prospects

  / 8 years ago

  Alabama prospects in NFL Draft: O.J. Howard to visit Buccaneers, Titans

  As we move through free agency, collegiate athletes will start visiting NFL teams that they hope will draft them. Following a...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 8 years ago

  Los Angeles Chargers sign defensive end Damion Square to two-year deal

  While much attention is on former Alabama linebacker Dont’a Hightower — New England — during this year’s free agency period, another...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 8 years ago

  Giants sign former Alabama offensive tackle D.J. Fluker to one-year deal

  It didn’t take long for the Alabama standout to sign a new deal. The Los Angeles Chargers cut him two days before the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 8 years ago

  Bengals re-sign CB Dre Kirkpatrick

  Cincinnati broke bank to keep the former Alabama standout. Though it lost a lot on offense from its 2012 draft class,...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 8 years ago

  Eagles sign ex-Tide OG Chance Warmack

  More help has come for quarterback Carson Wentz and the Eagles’ rushing attack. After four seasons with the Tennessee Titans, the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 8 years ago

  Former Alabama OL gets candid with media, says “TV people don’t know football”

  He doesn’t talk much, but Cam Robinson hears everything. During the NFL Scouting Combine, analyst Mike Mayok and others had the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 8 years ago

  Nick Saban, Alabama players support linebacker Reuben Foster at pro day

  Rule No. 1 of Alabama football… Never attack marquee players. Reuben Foster’s incident at the NFL Scouting Combine last week could have been...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 8 years ago

  Courtney Upshaw stays put in free agency; agrees to terms with Atlanta Falcons

  Head coach Dan Quinn will hang on to Courtney Upshaw. With today being the last opportunity to finalize contracts and secure moves...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 8 years ago

  Defensive lineman Dalvin Tomlinson shows off high motor in Alabama’s pro day

  He’s quickly becoming a valuable gem in this year’s draft process. It is easy to be overlooked when one is playing on the...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 8 years ago

  Two Bowling Green standouts reunite to dominate at Alabama’s pro day

  Kindred spirits are birthed through desire and competition. For three years (2013-15), quarterback Matt Johnson and wide receiver Gehrig Dieter celebrated two...

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  Alabama Football Live Updates

  / 8 years ago

  NFL Teams “impressed” with Reuben Foster’s combine apology

  Apparently, the big time linebacker has some smooth communication skills. On Tuesday, Alabama’s Reuben Foster met with 20 team members to take...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Stephen's Report

  / 8 years ago

  Alabama prospects for NFL Draft: Breaking down winners from combine

  We have seen blazing 40-times, exceptional strength and plenty of interaction between prospects, scouts, coaches and media pundits, as the NFL...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 8 years ago

  Los Angeles Chargers released former Alabama offensive tackle D.J. Fluker

  D.J. Fluker is the first ex-Alabama football star in search for a new NFL team. According to ESPN NFL Insider Adam...

  By Stephen M. Smith