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***patchick*** · 08-30-2006, 06:50 AM

...the newest member of the Patriots coaching staff:

"Pleased with Otis Smith's work as part of the NFL's minority coaching program in training camp, Belichick has decided to keep him around for the entire season. Smith, a defensive back who played for the Patriots in 1996 and from 2000-02, has been working primarily with defensive backs."

http://www.boston.com/sports/footbal...t_hope/?page=2

JoeSixPat · 08-30-2006, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by patchick

...the newest member of the Patriots coaching staff:

"Pleased with Otis Smith's work as part of the NFL's minority coaching program in training camp, Belichick has decided to keep him around for the entire season. Smith, a defensive back who played for the Patriots in 1996 and from 2000-02, has been working primarily with defensive backs."

http://www.boston.com/sports/footbal...t_hope/?page=2

let's hope it doesn't come to it, but perhaps he's a possible shadow roster player as well?

***Patriotic*** · 08-30-2006, 06:58 AM

BB just expanded our Practise Squad. Brilliant!!

BTW ... when Otis runs a tackling drill for our DBs, his coaching advice is "Hit it".

My Man!!

***PATSNUTme*** · 08-30-2006, 07:02 AM

Otis "My Man" Smith gave us all of what he had in his tank during that 2001 SB run.

Will always have a soft spot in my heart for the guy. Glad to hear he's making his way in the coaching ranks.

CTPatsFan · 08-30-2006, 07:09 AM

"He loves us!"

Best of luck, Otis!

14thDragon · 08-30-2006, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by patchick

"Pleased with Otis Smith's work as part of the NFL's minority coaching program in training camp, Belichick has decided to keep him around for the entire season. Smith, a defensive back who played for the Patriots in 1996 and from 2000-02, has been working primarily with defensive backs."

Good, the coaching staff was getting a little light. I think O-T-I-S will certainly improve the DB play.

CTPatsFan · 08-30-2006, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 14thDragon

I think O-T-I-S will certainly improve the DB play.

Especially if he was on the field

DB15 · 08-30-2006, 07:19 AM

O-T-I-S was a great guy and im glad I got to watch him

JR4 · 08-30-2006, 07:28 AM

This a great move. O T I S will get another RING!

BB said in a press conference awhile back that the DBs were
improved over this offseason ... better communication, less mistakes
... tighter coverage. He said that the pass defense would be improved
this year as a result. I guess Otis was a big part of that.
I'm real glad he's onboard.

PatsChick87 · 08-30-2006, 07:52 AM

I've always loved OTIS and what he's contributed the the Pats, couldn't be happier that he's found LAF(life after football)with us! Congratulations Otis, here's to another ring!