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MIAMI _ Lamar Smith absorbed countless hits during his career-high 40-carry, 209-yard effort in Saturday's 23-17 playoff victory over Indianapolis. And teammates couldn't resist mobbing him after his game-winning, 17-yard touchdown run.
Starting on Monday, however, Smith will be handled with much more care.
As heroic as Smith's grueling two-touchdown effort was, there now must be measured concern for his health. The Dolphins next play in Oakland at 4 p.m. Saturday in a divisional playoff game.
That in mind, Smith cut his postgame comments to all of about two minutes Saturday, saying he had to visit with team trainers. On Sunday, team spokesman …