Steve Smith joins ball crew during Green Bay Packers-Kansas City Chiefs preseason finale

Preseason football is where players can make names for themselves.

So how does former Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith fit into the mix?

Smith, an analyst for the NFL Network, picked up a side gig as a member of the ball crew for Thursday’s game between the Green Bay Packers and Kansas City Chiefs.

The former All-Pro receiver, who ended his playing career after the 2016…