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Smith said he’s tried to have the mindset of not being a rookie after the first game, embodying an approach proposed by Stefanski. Smith knows the significance of a postseason berth because his father, who was drafted by the Saints in 1993, only got to play in one postseason game (with San Francisco at the end of the 1998 season).
“It really is crazy. Talking to my dad, he didn’t make it to the playoffs until his sixth year,” Smith said. “For me, as a rookie, coming in my first year and making it to the playoffs, it’s amazing. I’m excited. It’s going to be a lot of fun.”
Mattison also is aware of the unique opportunity.
“It’s not something that happens often. I’m blessed to be in a position where I’m surrounded by a great group of guys and an amazing team,” Mattison said. “We have a chance to do something special, so I’m looking forward to the opportunity.”