Saints Training Camp 2013: Will Smith Isn't Ready To Say Goodbye

CharityMike · 08-05-2013, 04:53 PM

Are they ever ready to say goodbye? I give you exhibit A: Shanle

saintfan · 08-05-2013, 06:02 PM

I'm pulling for him cause I like the guy and I hope he excels this season. Am I really in the minority?

Mr.Riaton · 08-05-2013, 06:32 PM

We might be pleasantly surprised by WS at linebacker. Most of us thought Gallette would not be a factor and now it looks like he may be our starter-regardless of injuries. Besides, WS may actually have good coverage skills......he did intercept a pass from Kurt Warner-cant say the same for half our secondary

CharityMike · 08-05-2013, 07:09 PM

Originally Posted by Mr.Riaton

We might be pleasantly surprised by WS at linebacker. Most of us thought Gallette would not be a factor and now it looks like he may be our starter-regardless of injuries. Besides, WS may actually have good coverage skills......he did intercept a pass from Kurt Warner-cant say the same for half our secondary

I don't know who you are referring to as not thinking Gallette would be a factor. Not this guy. His success with very limited reps, the writing was on the wall.

IMO WS will be terrible in coverage, he is very slow, he has a lot of miles on him and he is nearing the end of his career. Doesn't sound like a recipe for success to me.

Danno · 08-05-2013, 08:50 PM

Originally Posted by Mr.Riaton

We might be pleasantly surprised by WS at linebacker. Most of us thought Gallette would not be a factor and now it looks like he may be our starter-regardless of injuries.

The minority thought he wouldn't be a factor, certainly not the majority of us.

Boutte · 08-05-2013, 09:50 PM

I'd like to see Smith have one last good year. He's been nothing but a pro since he's been here.

Beastmode · 08-05-2013, 10:28 PM

He'll be alright. There are situations where I could see him doing extremely well like around the goal line and special teams. Even in coverage he could probably hold his own against a TE used mainly for blocking.

I think people are getting wrapped around him trying to cover a Gonzalez or Vernon D which let's face it, hardly anybody can do effectively so he won't be called upon for that service.

Luda34 · 08-06-2013, 12:48 AM

I just don't see him making a differents at his age starting over in a new defence of sheme.

Crusader · 08-06-2013, 02:31 AM

Originally Posted by CharityMike

Are they ever ready to say goodbye? I give you exhibit A: Shanle

I wouldn't want anybody on my team that was ready to say goodbye. You need guys that are fighters and that will do what it takes to get a roster spot and play on sundays.

Mr.Riaton · 08-06-2013, 06:41 AM

Originally Posted by CharityMike

I don't know who you are referring to as not thinking Gallette would be a factor. Not this guy. His success with very limited reps, the writing was on the wall.

IMO WS will be terrible in coverage, he is very slow, he has a lot of miles on him and he is nearing the end of his career. Doesn't sound like a recipe for success to me.

What I meant by that was that a lot of what I read about our defense seemed to be revolved around Butler and Wilson.....with very little reguards to Gallette. I wasn't sure myself if he would be able to perform at lb since he was mainly used as a pass rusher in a 4-3.

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saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Saints Training Camp 2013: Will Smith Isn't Ready To Say Goodbye I'm pulling for him cause I like the guy and I hope he excels this season. Am I really in the minority? iceshack149 likes this.

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Mr.Riaton 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Broussard,La. Posts: 1,264	Re: Saints Training Camp 2013: Will Smith Isn't Ready To Say Goodbye We might be pleasantly surprised by WS at linebacker. Most of us thought Gallette would not be a factor and now it looks like he may be our starter-regardless of injuries. Besides, WS may actually have good coverage skills......he did intercept a pass from Kurt Warner-cant say the same for half our secondary

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CharityMike Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mid City, New Orleans Posts: 3,556	Re: Saints Training Camp 2013: Will Smith Isn't Ready To Say Goodbye Originally Posted by Mr.Riaton We might be pleasantly surprised by WS at linebacker. Most of us thought Gallette would not be a factor and now it looks like he may be our starter-regardless of injuries. Besides, WS may actually have good coverage skills......he did intercept a pass from Kurt Warner-cant say the same for half our secondary I don't know who you are referring to as not thinking Gallette would be a factor. Not this guy. His success with very limited reps, the writing was on the wall. IMO WS will be terrible in coverage, he is very slow, he has a lot of miles on him and he is nearing the end of his career. Doesn't sound like a recipe for success to me. ChrisXVI likes this.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: Saints Training Camp 2013: Will Smith Isn't Ready To Say Goodbye Originally Posted by Mr.Riaton We might be pleasantly surprised by WS at linebacker. Most of us thought Gallette would not be a factor and now it looks like he may be our starter-regardless of injuries. The minority thought he wouldn't be a factor, certainly not the majority of us.

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Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	Re: Saints Training Camp 2013: Will Smith Isn't Ready To Say Goodbye He'll be alright. There are situations where I could see him doing extremely well like around the goal line and special teams. Even in coverage he could probably hold his own against a TE used mainly for blocking. I think people are getting wrapped around him trying to cover a Gonzalez or Vernon D which let's face it, hardly anybody can do effectively so he won't be called upon for that service.
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Luda34 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 1,219	Re: Saints Training Camp 2013: Will Smith Isn't Ready To Say Goodbye I just don't see him making a differents at his age starting over in a new defence of sheme.

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Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,025	Re: Saints Training Camp 2013: Will Smith Isn't Ready To Say Goodbye Originally Posted by CharityMike Are they ever ready to say goodbye? I give you exhibit A: Shanle I wouldn't want anybody on my team that was ready to say goodbye. You need guys that are fighters and that will do what it takes to get a roster spot and play on sundays.

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Mr.Riaton 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Broussard,La. Posts: 1,264	Re: Saints Training Camp 2013: Will Smith Isn't Ready To Say Goodbye Originally Posted by CharityMike I don't know who you are referring to as not thinking Gallette would be a factor. Not this guy. His success with very limited reps, the writing was on the wall. IMO WS will be terrible in coverage, he is very slow, he has a lot of miles on him and he is nearing the end of his career. Doesn't sound like a recipe for success to me. What I meant by that was that a lot of what I read about our defense seemed to be revolved around Butler and Wilson.....with very little reguards to Gallette. I wasn't sure myself if he would be able to perform at lb since he was mainly used as a pass rusher in a 4-3.

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