FS Dwight Smith to visit

GumboBC · 03-05-2005, 09:20 AM

The Saints entertained right tackle Fred Miller on a free-agent visit Friday, but it was the team's decision to wine and dine free safety Dwight Smith that should raise eyebrows.

Smith's recruitment could signal the end of Tebucky Jones' star-crossed career in New Orleans.

While Saints officials are refraining from comment about Jones' future, they have made no secret that they would like to add a ball-hawking free safety, presumably to replace Jones.

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It looks like the coaching staff really wants to get rid of Tebucky Jones. I don't know if Dwight Smith is the guy we need, but I do think replacing Tebucky is the right move.

In his 2 years with the Saints, Tebucky only has 2 interceptions. But, what's even more troubling about Tebucky is that he never seems to be in a position to break up a pass.

I've noticed when we face some of the best number one receivers that they normally run free deep in our secondary. That's something a good free-safety would prevent.

And although Tebucky is a big hitter, it does no good when he's not in position to hit the receiver. He always seems to arrive too late to be effective.

I can understand why Haslett wants a play-maker at FS. We paid Tebucky to come in a be a "play-maker" at FS. Simply put, he hasn't deleivered.

Addressing the FS position should go a long ways to improving the defense.

Dwight Smith seems to thought of as one of the top FS in the league. He's not my first choice but I do believe he would be a significant upgrade.

What do you guys think about Dwight?

[Edited on 5/3/2005 by GumboBC]

03-05-2005, 09:20 AM	#1
GumboBC Banned Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2,616	FS Dwight Smith to visit The Saints entertained right tackle Fred Miller on a free-agent visit Friday, but it was the team's decision to wine and dine free safety Dwight Smith that should raise eyebrows. Smith's recruitment could signal the end of Tebucky Jones' star-crossed career in New Orleans. While Saints officials are refraining from comment about Jones' future, they have made no secret that they would like to add a ball-hawking free safety, presumably to replace Jones. Read More It looks like the coaching staff really wants to get rid of Tebucky Jones. I don't know if Dwight Smith is the guy we need, but I do think replacing Tebucky is the right move. In his 2 years with the Saints, Tebucky only has 2 interceptions. But, what's even more troubling about Tebucky is that he never seems to be in a position to break up a pass. I've noticed when we face some of the best number one receivers that they normally run free deep in our secondary. That's something a good free-safety would prevent. And although Tebucky is a big hitter, it does no good when he's not in position to hit the receiver. He always seems to arrive too late to be effective. I can understand why Haslett wants a play-maker at FS. We paid Tebucky to come in a be a "play-maker" at FS. Simply put, he hasn't deleivered. Addressing the FS position should go a long ways to improving the defense. Dwight Smith seems to thought of as one of the top FS in the league. He's not my first choice but I do believe he would be a significant upgrade. What do you guys think about Dwight? [Edited on 5/3/2005 by GumboBC]
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