Lovie Smith and his coaching staff is spending more time preparing for the draft this year because of the NFL's labor issues. "I know the players a lot better now than I did back when I talked to you last at the combine," Smith told the media at Maryville Academy in Des Plaines, Ill., on Tuesday, where he attended the Ed Block Courage Award ceremony honoring nose tackle Anthony Adams. "We've been out a few times watching guys work out and having personal workouts. And then just having a lot of time for video to see exactly what they look like on their tape from their season."