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Dane Mizutani: There Will Never Be Anybody Quite Like Harrison Smith
Vikings safety Harrison Smith, with 1,170 tackles and 38 interceptions, reflects on a career nearing its end after a dominant 31-0 victory, inspired by coach's message to play with joy.
- Recently, the Minnesota Vikings produced a 31-0 shutout of the Washington Commanders as 36-year-old safety Harrison Smith grew emotional in the Vikings locker room with his voice cracking and eyes welling up.
- Before the game, Kevin O'Connell urged Vikings players to imagine their 16-year-old selves to rekindle joy in playing and to picture what that younger version would feel reaching the NFL.
- Career numbers show Smith's sustained impact as he amassed 1,170 tackles, 20 1/2 sacks and 38 interceptions, with the interception sequence against Washington highlighting his instincts.
- Observers noted Smith's emotion suggested his career may be nearing its end, as his recent locker-room feelings led to talk that retirement might be closer than anyone wants to admit.
- Over the next month the Vikings face Dallas, New York, Detroit and Green Bay, and Smith appears to still have 'a little bit of gas left' before retirement.
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