He was n't even willing to say Smith is the starter because he beat out Sanchez in camp , or whether it 's solely because of Sanchez 's injury .
And maybe that 's why Ryan was n't willing to anoint Smith Wednesday as his long - range starter .
Smith was n't even willing to say Smith is the Smith because Smith beat out Sanchez in camp , or whether it 's solely because of Sanchez 's injury .
And maybe that 's why Ryan was n't willing to anoint Smith Wednesday as his long - range starter .