""Well, it's not slow and passive. I can tell you that," Smith said. "It's just like all players are looking for in the moment. They want clarity. Clear, concise, consistent communication. You're seeing what they're experiencing in real time, you live with it. "I always felt my job as a position coach, I played the game with them. So every ounce of my energy was, I know the play, I'm in there with them, I'm experiencing with them, I'm able to help them with them,"
"With his greater proximity to players during the game, Smith said Tuesday afternoon he got a text from injured tight end Darren Waller, whom he has coached since time together with the Raiders: "I guess they saw the real you." The decision came about as, during the week of practice, Smith's voice was a key to the offense operating at a high level. So he and coach Mike McDaniel concluded he should stay on the sideline during the game and out of what he called"
Frank Smith moved from the booth to the sideline to be closer to players during the Dolphins' win. The closer proximity allowed clearer, concise, consistent communication and real-time adjustments. Injured tight end Darren Waller texted that he "guessed they saw the real" Smith after the move. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa wore a visor to protect a swollen eye. The offense also incorporated Daniel Brunskill as a sixth offensive lineman lining up at tight end to create matchup problems and address blocking needs. Smith said he enjoyed being on the field and expects the team to keep the protocol.
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