Smith has bee reliable for Saints

QBREES9 · 11-24-2007, 09:07 PM

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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, 09:07 PM	#1
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,989	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.