In the annals of every NFL team’s history, there are the true greats, the legendary failures, and a lot of guys in between. The most memorable of that last category tend to be the fan favorites, the players who had one or two amazing plays or years that are remembered fondly for decades after they happen, or just some defining feature that made them stand out from everyone else, good or bad.
Then there’s Antone Smith, who combines all of that. Smith is one of the most effective players on a per-touch basis in Falcons history, and a back whose obvious talent never translated into the number of touches or sterling reputation he deserved.