The next step in putting a puzzle together is organizing by color and shape, building segments that then connect to the perimeter. In the Niners case, connecting players to how they win.

The puzzle for the 2025 Bulldogs is not in place yet, and it's hard to imagine there's anyone better suited to put it together than Smart is.

The next step in putting a puzzle together is organizing by color and shape, building segments that then connect to the perimeter. In the Niners case, connecting players to how they win.