By Brian Biggane

Palm Beach Post Staff Writer

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He received accolades for doing just that last week. After telling secondary coach Lou Anarumo he wanted to match up with Arizona’s Larry Fitzgerald, Smith held the six-time Pro Bowler to eight catches for 64 yards while coming down with two interceptions.

“I saw something Sunday I liked,” said Sam Madison, arguably the best corner in Dolphins history, having totaled 31 interceptions from 1997 through 2005. “I saw Sean attacking the ball at its highest point, which as a 6-3 corner means he’ll get it every time when he goes up against guys like Wes Welker (New England), Stevie Johnson (Buffalo) and Santonio Holmes (New York Jets

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“With the NFL being so pass-happy now, you can’t sit back in zone, you have to play press (man-to-man) coverage,” he said. “So, if you’ve got some big cornerbacks out there who can get their hands on wide receivers, it throws off (their) timing and allows your front seven time to get pressure on the quarterback.”

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A couple of numbers he might prefer: Opponents’ completion percentage of 54.7 ranks third, while the six passing TDs the Dolphins have allowed is tied for 17th.

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Teams have been throwing at him for going on four years, but now he’s making the improvement I’ve wanted to see,” Madison said. “The confidence that comes with getting two interceptions in a game does something for you, and now he can say, ‘I just shut down one of the best in the NFL.’ That’s saying something.”

I gotta say the talent on this defense is amazing... we're 1 pass rusher and 1 defensive back shy of an elite defense.

For sure.

Come on Ireland. Spend some money and get us both next year!!