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Finding ways to show the little guys some love.(NFL)

The Sporting News

| March 10, 2006 | Pompei, Dan | COPYRIGHT 2006 Sporting News Publishing Co. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Not long ago, small receivers had the same stigma as small closets. But in the last year, that has started to change.

Now, teams have two models to point to in the Panthers' Steve Smith and the Redskins' Santana Moss. Now, everyone knows it is possible to be small and efficient. Now, having a little receiver is kind of chic, like having a maltipoo.

And so teams are warming to Sinorice Moss, Santana's brother, who measured in at 5-8 at the NFL Combine last week. But his physical stature; still is affecting his draft stature he is expected to be a second-round pick. If Moss were 5-11, he'd probably be chosen 20 spots ahead of where he will go.

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