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papz · 03-09-2005, 03:16 PM

AP reports the Saints entertained a pair of free agents -- former Tennessee Titans TE Shad Meier and RB Antowain Smith on Tuesday. The loss of OT Fred Miller to Chicago might be a blessing in disguise for the Saints. The contract for Miller with the Chicago Bears -- five years, $22.5 million -- likely would have taken a large chunk of the Saints' remaining salary-cap space, forcing them to make a roster cut or two before acquiring other players. Saints GM Mickey Loomis now has cap room to address depth-shy positions such as running back and tight end. Meier is the second veteran tight end to visit this week. Former Seattle TE Itula Mili visited Sunday. Smith, a native of Millbrook, Ala., and a former University of Houston standout, is one of three prospects the Saints have identified to back up RB Deuce McAllister. Former Chicago starter RB Anthony Thomas visited Sunday. RB Ron Dayne is coming in for a visit today.

I like Smith. Cheap, experienced, gets the job done.

03-09-2005, 03:16 PM	#1
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,768	Visiting players... AP reports the Saints entertained a pair of free agents -- former Tennessee Titans TE Shad Meier and RB Antowain Smith on Tuesday. The loss of OT Fred Miller to Chicago might be a blessing in disguise for the Saints. The contract for Miller with the Chicago Bears -- five years, $22.5 million -- likely would have taken a large chunk of the Saints' remaining salary-cap space, forcing them to make a roster cut or two before acquiring other players. Saints GM Mickey Loomis now has cap room to address depth-shy positions such as running back and tight end. Meier is the second veteran tight end to visit this week. Former Seattle TE Itula Mili visited Sunday. Smith, a native of Millbrook, Ala., and a former University of Houston standout, is one of three prospects the Saints have identified to back up RB Deuce McAllister. Former Chicago starter RB Anthony Thomas visited Sunday. RB Ron Dayne is coming in for a visit today. I like Smith. Cheap, experienced, gets the job done.