Lions Kevin Smith Needs To Slow Down

Lions running back Kevin Smith makes some cogent points about veteran quarterback Daunte Culpepper's ability to deal with the challenge from No. 1 overall pick Matthew Stafford.

"This man's a professional," Smith told Carlos Monarrez of the Detroit Free Press. "He knows what he's doing. Every year there's going to be a guy that comes in. This is a competitive league. We signed (running back Maurice) Morris, we have Aveion Cason. There's no one guy at one position. You go out there, you battle all for one common goal: to win."

Then Smith, wanting to redirect the conversation to an overall outlook, tossed out "Forget Daunte versus Stafford. Let's get to the playoffs."

Ahem, 0-16 last season, Kevin. Baby steps first.