"That means I've run a long ways," Smith said. "It means a lot. Heck, there has not been a back in the National Football League to go over 18,000, so that's pretty special.
In his 15th season, Smith enters Sunday's game with an NFL record 17,941 yards rushing, 1,175 more than No. 2 Walter Payton.
"He just continues to make his mark on history," offensive tackle L.J. Shelton said. ``I'm glad that, hopefully, I will be a part of it when he does it. It's definitely a big honor to be part of it.''
Already this season, Smith has eclipsed Payton's record of 100-yard games with 78. Smith also owns the record of career rushing touchdowns with 160.
The 35-year-old running back has two 100-yard games this season -- not coincidentally in Arizona's two victories. He has not hidden the personal satisfaction that came with those performances. Maybe some of the quickness is gone, but not his uncanny ability to find the crease in the defense.
"I still have it," Smith said. "As long as I've got that vision and as long my legs can still move a little bit, I think I can get the job done."
The problems arise when there are no creases to find, as was the case most of last season.
"He sees blocks before they happen, and he's able to capitalize on them," Shelton said. "We have to have some holes for him first, but if it's there, he'll find them."
There have been plenty of holes in Miami's defense. The Dolphins (1-7) are 30th -- out of 32 teams -- in run defense, allowing 149 yards per game. Arizona is 2-5.
Smith is fifth in the NFC in rushing with 523 yards, and an average of 4.0 yards per carry. He's scored five touchdowns.
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