Smith has bee reliable for Saints

QBREES9 · 11-24-2007, 09:07 PM

http://www.2theadvocate.com/sports/s.../11783961.html

METAIRIE — Right defensive end Will Smith has been the one constant on the New Orleans Saints defensive line.

Left end Charles Grant has missed the last two games because of a sprained ankle, though he’s expected to return at Carolina on Sunday.

Defensive tackle Brian Young played in the season opener but was replaced in the starting lineup by Antwan Lake because Young had missed training camp and the preseason while recovering from late offseason knee surgery.

After starting seven straight games, Young missed the last three because of soreness in the knee, and likely will miss Sunday’s game as well.

Kendrick Clancy started the first two games at nose tackle, then was sidelined by a toe injury. Hollis Thomas replaced him and has been in the starting lineup ever since.

JOESAM2002 · 11-24-2007, 09:26 PM

One of the few to be reliable for sure. I also like the way Hollis Thomas has played. Fujita has been a standout also.Other than that ????????? Not much to say.

QBREES9 · 11-24-2007, 09:33 PM

I agree. Now lets go whip the panthers

LordOfEntropy · 11-25-2007, 07:32 AM

I really like the way Hollis Thomas hustles. I was surprised he wasn't the starter to begin with. He's played well, IMO.

hagan714 · 11-25-2007, 08:58 AM

Hollis needs more beef next to him. Lets hope the Saints start rebuilding the D next year.

LordOfEntropy · 11-25-2007, 09:46 AM

Originally Posted by hagan714

Hollis needs more beef next to him. Lets hope the Saints start rebuilding the D next year.

Agreed. I think we'd have a winning record right now if the D could stop the pass once in a while. So, here's a question for you. Assuming all positions in the draft had equal talent, in what order would you draft? Ignore free agency for the sake of this question, I'm just curious about your opinion.

Tobias-Reiper · 11-25-2007, 10:12 AM

Originally Posted by JOESAM2002

One of the few to be reliable for sure. I also like the way Hollis Thomas has played. Fujita has been a standout also.Other than that ????????? Not much to say.

Jason David has stood out as well...

CheramieIII · 11-25-2007, 10:23 AM

Originally Posted by Tobias-Reiper

Jason David has stood out as well...

That's some funny stuff (different word inserted to obtain the G rating) right there I don't who you are!

JOESAM2002 · 11-25-2007, 11:34 AM

Originally Posted by Tobias-Reiper

Jason David has stood out as well...

Boy,has he ever!!!!! LOL Just not in the way we'd like I think.

Budsdrinker · 11-25-2007, 03:55 PM

You got to give it to Mckenzie as well. He is playing very well right now.

11-24-2007, 09:07 PM	#1
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,982	Smith has bee reliable for Saints http://www.2theadvocate.com/sports/s.../11783961.html METAIRIE — Right defensive end Will Smith has been the one constant on the New Orleans Saints defensive line. Left end Charles Grant has missed the last two games because of a sprained ankle, though he’s expected to return at Carolina on Sunday. Defensive tackle Brian Young played in the season opener but was replaced in the starting lineup by Antwan Lake because Young had missed training camp and the preseason while recovering from late offseason knee surgery. After starting seven straight games, Young missed the last three because of soreness in the knee, and likely will miss Sunday’s game as well. Kendrick Clancy started the first two games at nose tackle, then was sidelined by a toe injury. Hollis Thomas replaced him and has been in the starting lineup ever since.

11-24-2007, 09:26 PM	#2
JOESAM2002 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: CRYSTAL BEACH TEXAS Posts: 4,100	Re: Smith has bee reliable for Saints One of the few to be reliable for sure. I also like the way Hollis Thomas has played. Fujita has been a standout also.Other than that ????????? Not much to say.

11-24-2007, 09:33 PM	#3
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,982	Re: Smith has bee reliable for Saints I agree. Now lets go whip the panthers

11-25-2007, 07:32 AM	#4
LordOfEntropy 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 1,838	Re: Smith has bee reliable for Saints I really like the way Hollis Thomas hustles. I was surprised he wasn't the starter to begin with. He's played well, IMO.

11-25-2007, 08:58 AM	#5
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Smith has bee reliable for Saints Hollis needs more beef next to him. Lets hope the Saints start rebuilding the D next year.

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11-25-2007, 09:46 AM	#6
LordOfEntropy 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 1,838	Re: Smith has bee reliable for Saints Originally Posted by hagan714 Hollis needs more beef next to him. Lets hope the Saints start rebuilding the D next year. Agreed. I think we'd have a winning record right now if the D could stop the pass once in a while. So, here's a question for you. Assuming all positions in the draft had equal talent, in what order would you draft? Ignore free agency for the sake of this question, I'm just curious about your opinion.

11-25-2007, 10:12 AM	#7
Tobias-Reiper Merces Letifer Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,161	Re: Smith has bee reliable for Saints Originally Posted by JOESAM2002 One of the few to be reliable for sure. I also like the way Hollis Thomas has played. Fujita has been a standout also.Other than that ????????? Not much to say. Jason David has stood out as well...

11-25-2007, 10:23 AM	#8
CheramieIII Fan Since 1967 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nomad Posts: 7,460 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Smith has bee reliable for Saints Originally Posted by Tobias-Reiper Jason David has stood out as well... That's some funny stuff (different word inserted to obtain the G rating) right there I don't who you are!

11-25-2007, 11:34 AM	#9
JOESAM2002 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: CRYSTAL BEACH TEXAS Posts: 4,100	Re: Smith has bee reliable for Saints Originally Posted by Tobias-Reiper Jason David has stood out as well... Boy,has he ever!!!!! LOL Just not in the way we'd like I think.

11-25-2007, 03:55 PM	#10
Budsdrinker A Cajun Transforming TX Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Woodlands, Texas Posts: 2,787	Re: Smith has bee reliable for Saints You got to give it to Mckenzie as well. He is playing very well right now.