To opposing quarterbacks, Harrison Smith is a bold-faced liar. To running backs, he’s a challenge that’s hard to shake.
To pass catchers in the middle of the field, he’s soreness the next morning.
To Vikings fans, he’s “Harry the Hitman.”
And to the Vikings defense, he’s brains, brawn and a boldness to the back end of Mike Zimmer’s scheme, the same one that enters today’s game No. 2 in the NFL in points allowed (17.1 per game).
When opposing quarterbacks survey the Vikings defense, they often spot Smith. He just might not be in the same spot or showing the same posture he was a play before.