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Cat and mouse games: Norman seeing Smith's accuracy firsthand

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RICHMOND — Josh Norman laughed, saying he was frustrated.

Now having to face quarterback Alex Smith in practice, the Redskins cornerback said he hasn’t been “getting any work.” The veteran passer either avoids Norman completely — or is deadly accurate when he does decide to throw his way.

As a result, Norman hasn’t received many opportunities to make a play on the ball.

“He’s so precise right now, so he’s not making mistakes,” Norman said. “That’s the most frustrating thing to a defensive back — you’re in great position, you get there to the top of the route and you’re ready for a play to be made and it doesn’t come.