Will Smith vs. Darren Howard

papz · 03-20-2006, 10:15 AM

Howard was always a strong defender for us... solid pass rusher and was our best run defender on our pathetic D line. A healthy Howard will definately be missed around here, but Smith is a young exciting sack artist which definately softens the blow... in the long run, Smith will be the better player of the two barring injuries.

BrooksMustGo · 03-20-2006, 10:23 AM

Howard is a good player. Probably a very good player. It's a shame that he spent so much time injured. He always played hard for us and was a real team guy (ala playing out of position at DT). He probably cost himself a lot of money by being flexible.

I hope he puts the hurt on Bledsoe, Manning and whoever the Redskins suit up this year.

coastalkid · 03-20-2006, 10:28 AM

Howard is great player when HE WANTS TO PLAY. Other than that he slacks off. He wasn't happy in N.O. and at times it showed. He does have alot of talent and will do very well in philly. Sullivan is a better replacement as he WANTS to play all the time. I echo the sentiment about Grant and hope he comes through big time.

FatiusJeebs · 03-20-2006, 11:11 AM

I'll take Smith. Howard is good but he always looked like he really did not want to be here. Smith has the attitude, skills, and passion needed in our defense.

TheDeuce · 03-20-2006, 11:31 AM

Howard is a good player. Probably a very good player. It's a shame that he spent so much time injured.

I agree with this BMG. Howard was a damn good DE, in fact, our best DE for several years, but he was just hurt too often. Also, even though he was very good, I do think Will Smith is just a more athletic, more physical, better play-making DE.

gandhi1007 · 03-20-2006, 11:34 AM

Will Smith is more athletic & stronger than Darren Howard was. Howard was a very good DE, but like others tated, you could tell the guy did not want to play for the Saints anymore. Grant will get back to form with the addition of a solid DT.

LongTimeFan · 03-20-2006, 08:55 PM

The good news referring to Smith is we have yet to see the best of him, he should have a big year next season.

CheramieIII · 03-20-2006, 09:00 PM

I truly believe the organization did the right thing by letting him go. Howard was good but I think his departure will elevate the play of both Smith and Grant. I don't think the Saints will be looking for a DE until the later rounds of the draft, if at all. We need another solid LB, DT, OT, OG and definitely a Center.

biloxi-indian · 03-20-2006, 10:19 PM

Cheramie, I observed with great interest that you were not HAWKING the Hawk in your last post, or for that matter a LB. Have you relented? It is OK to feel the greatness of the BRICK. LOLOLOLOL

I only hope we can share the DIXIE!

CheramieIII · 03-20-2006, 10:25 PM

I'll buy no matter who wins, but I still think we need another LB and if not Hawk I would settle for someone else but nobody past #34. I would take Brick but not at the 2.

03-20-2006, 11:11 AM	#14
FatiusJeebs 500th Post Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 973	I'll take Smith. Howard is good but he always looked like he really did not want to be here. Smith has the attitude, skills, and passion needed in our defense.
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03-20-2006, 11:31 AM	#15
TheDeuce 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,928	Howard is a good player. Probably a very good player. It's a shame that he spent so much time injured. I agree with this BMG. Howard was a damn good DE, in fact, our best DE for several years, but he was just hurt too often. Also, even though he was very good, I do think Will Smith is just a more athletic, more physical, better play-making DE.
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03-20-2006, 10:15 AM	#11
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,754	Howard was always a strong defender for us... solid pass rusher and was our best run defender on our pathetic D line. A healthy Howard will definately be missed around here, but Smith is a young exciting sack artist which definately softens the blow... in the long run, Smith will be the better player of the two barring injuries.

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03-20-2006, 10:23 AM	#12
BrooksMustGo 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,762	Howard is a good player. Probably a very good player. It's a shame that he spent so much time injured. He always played hard for us and was a real team guy (ala playing out of position at DT). He probably cost himself a lot of money by being flexible. I hope he puts the hurt on Bledsoe, Manning and whoever the Redskins suit up this year.

03-20-2006, 10:28 AM	#13
coastalkid 100th Post Join Date: May 2003 Location: Spain Posts: 287	Howard is great player when HE WANTS TO PLAY. Other than that he slacks off. He wasn't happy in N.O. and at times it showed. He does have alot of talent and will do very well in philly. Sullivan is a better replacement as he WANTS to play all the time. I echo the sentiment about Grant and hope he comes through big time.

03-20-2006, 11:34 AM	#16
gandhi1007 Part Time Pimp Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,967	Will Smith is more athletic & stronger than Darren Howard was. Howard was a very good DE, but like others tated, you could tell the guy did not want to play for the Saints anymore. Grant will get back to form with the addition of a solid DT.

03-20-2006, 08:55 PM	#17
LongTimeFan Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 2,403	The good news referring to Smith is we have yet to see the best of him, he should have a big year next season.

03-20-2006, 09:00 PM	#18
CheramieIII Fan Since 1967 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nomad Posts: 7,487 Blog Entries: 3	I truly believe the organization did the right thing by letting him go. Howard was good but I think his departure will elevate the play of both Smith and Grant. I don't think the Saints will be looking for a DE until the later rounds of the draft, if at all. We need another solid LB, DT, OT, OG and definitely a Center.

03-20-2006, 10:19 PM	#19
biloxi-indian Site Donor Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southlake, TX Posts: 1,706	Cheramie, I observed with great interest that you were not HAWKING the Hawk in your last post, or for that matter a LB. Have you relented? It is OK to feel the greatness of the BRICK. LOLOLOLOL I only hope we can share the DIXIE!

03-20-2006, 10:25 PM	#20
CheramieIII Fan Since 1967 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nomad Posts: 7,487 Blog Entries: 3	I'll buy no matter who wins, but I still think we need another LB and if not Hawk I would settle for someone else but nobody past #34. I would take Brick but not at the 2.