Are DE W. Smith and C. Grant worth the Salary Cap Room?

bobad · 04-07-2008, 08:55 AM

I said neither.

However, I'm very optimistic about this season. Ed Orgeron likes light, fast, agile linemen. I expect him to put them on a diet. In my estimation, excessive weight is all that has been holding Grant and Smith back.

Budsdrinker · 04-07-2008, 09:00 AM

Give Smith and Grant a little help up the middle and they can be a force.

o1higuy · 04-07-2008, 09:55 AM

If by some miracle this guy does fall that far we should have some nice trade offers to move down. Do you trade the pick and move down or take VG and trade W. Smith and move down?

jeanpierre · 04-07-2008, 10:27 AM

Seen the comments on Gholston and, well, consider this...

Chiefs would make a great partner for the Saints to trade up to grab Vernon Gholston (if they so desired)...

The Chiefs probably don't like what they have at five...

And they would like to protect their dollars invested in Larry Johnson...

And so could they could pick their long desired replacement for Willie Roaf, a solid O Lineman at Pick 10 without paying Top 5 money...

Also like the comment by Papz regarding nothing wrong with abundance of talent...

The Bears created a 46 Defense and went to a Superbowl, so have enough talent to create mismatches (and havoc) and you have yourself a solution to your Defensive Woes...

foreverfan · 04-08-2008, 09:57 AM

Originally Posted by Budsdrinker

Give Smith and Grant a little help up the middle and they can be a force.

+1

These guys are quality but have had nothing playing with them on defense. I think the addition of all of the FA talent and by trading up for Dorsey/Ellis will make a huge difference.

As for that pick falling to us, Cinny will take him right before us.

View Poll Results: DE W. Smith and C. Grant worth the Salary Cap Room?
Will Smith is; gotta hav'em	7	25.93%
Charles Grant is; gotta hav'em	0	0%
Both are; they are consitent playmakers	10	37.04%
Neither are; they just don't dominate enought	10	37.04%
Voters: 27. You may not vote on this poll

04-07-2008, 08:55 AM	#11
bobad 100th Post Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 247	Re: Are DE W. Smith and C. Grant worth the Salary Cap R I said neither. However, I'm very optimistic about this season. Ed Orgeron likes light, fast, agile linemen. I expect him to put them on a diet. In my estimation, excessive weight is all that has been holding Grant and Smith back.
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04-07-2008, 09:00 AM	#12
Budsdrinker A Cajun Transforming TX Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Woodlands, Texas Posts: 2,787	Re: Are DE W. Smith and C. Grant worth the Salary Cap R Give Smith and Grant a little help up the middle and they can be a force.

04-07-2008, 09:55 AM	#13
o1higuy 100th Post Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 189	Re: Are DE W. Smith and C. Grant worth the Salary Cap R If by some miracle this guy does fall that far we should have some nice trade offers to move down. Do you trade the pick and move down or take VG and trade W. Smith and move down?
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04-07-2008, 10:27 AM	#14
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Are DE W. Smith and C. Grant worth the Salary Cap R Seen the comments on Gholston and, well, consider this... Chiefs would make a great partner for the Saints to trade up to grab Vernon Gholston (if they so desired)... The Chiefs probably don't like what they have at five... And they would like to protect their dollars invested in Larry Johnson... And so could they could pick their long desired replacement for Willie Roaf, a solid O Lineman at Pick 10 without paying Top 5 money... Also like the comment by Papz regarding nothing wrong with abundance of talent... The Bears created a 46 Defense and went to a Superbowl, so have enough talent to create mismatches (and havoc) and you have yourself a solution to your Defensive Woes...
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foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Are DE W. Smith and C. Grant worth the Salary Cap R Originally Posted by Budsdrinker Give Smith and Grant a little help up the middle and they can be a force. +1 These guys are quality but have had nothing playing with them on defense. I think the addition of all of the FA talent and by trading up for Dorsey/Ellis will make a huge difference. As for that pick falling to us, Cinny will take him right before us.