Will the Saints use the Franchise tag?

gandhi1007 · 02-15-2012, 04:45 PM

Originally Posted by joker-saint

Why would you trade Smith? He has had a very good career as a Saint. 399 tackles, 61.5 sacks, 1 safety, 23 pass deflections, and 2 interceptions. Hes definitely not part of the problem. I would let Ellis go before I got rid of Smith. He has always been a reliable pass rusher.

Because other than his 2009 season (a season where our entire defense flourished), he's been nothing more than average for a starting DE. That is hardly worthy of a $68 million contract. Over the past 2 years, his decline has increased even more. That's why you would trade Will Smith......if you can find a team willing to bite. Here are those stats you mentioned:

Will Smith Stats - New Orleans Saints - ESPN

02-15-2012, 04:45 PM	#9
gandhi1007 Part Time Pimp Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,967	Originally Posted by joker-saint Why would you trade Smith? He has had a very good career as a Saint. 399 tackles, 61.5 sacks, 1 safety, 23 pass deflections, and 2 interceptions. Hes definitely not part of the problem. I would let Ellis go before I got rid of Smith. He has always been a reliable pass rusher. Because other than his 2009 season (a season where our entire defense flourished), he's been nothing more than average for a starting DE. That is hardly worthy of a $68 million contract. Over the past 2 years, his decline has increased even more. That's why you would trade Will Smith......if you can find a team willing to bite. Here are those stats you mentioned: Will Smith Stats - New Orleans Saints - ESPN