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rookie with 2 ints vs the bills in the loss. 3 pds, 11 tackles. chargers are 0-3 but he's one bright spot.
Genesis Smith is the kind of rookie you can let develop without forcing the issue. His Arizona tape and production point to a player around the football, especially when it is time to break on it or strip it. With James and Jefferson ahead of him, he can learn the pro game at a sensible pace.
Strengths: Ball awareness, forced-fumble production, willingness to tackle and a college résumé with range across the formation. He has shown the instincts that coaches want in a developing safety.
Weaknesses: He is still adapting to NFL route speed and the communication demands of a pro secondary. His role is currently depth-based, so the biggest question is translating flashes into dependable assignment football.
