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re: Will Smith out for season with knee injury
Posted on 8/26/13 at 1:26 pm to Saintsfan1483
Posted on 8/26/13 at 1:26 pm to Saintsfan1483
So not that Smith was expected to light it up and make a difference, but this is devestating in that it strips us of yet another player at a critical position that is suffering some major injuries and losses. On top of that we lose veteran leadership.
This will be a tough year, and we must hope and pray that the Juniah/Tez combo stays healthy for 16 and plays top game.
This will be a tough year, and we must hope and pray that the Juniah/Tez combo stays healthy for 16 and plays top game.
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Posted on 8/26/13 at 1:26 pm to SaintLSUnAtl
Its almost comical at this point
Posted on 8/26/13 at 1:27 pm to AmosMosesAndTwins
I'm not putting a stamp of approval on it. Just heard it when I got in the car and didnt see it posted. I'm sure chad will be along shortly with a new thread and link included
Posted on 8/26/13 at 1:27 pm to REG861
OLB is the new RB/CB injury bug position apparently
Posted on 8/26/13 at 1:27 pm to BeachDude022
quote:Like Smith's knee ligaments, amirite?
I'm torn.
Posted on 8/26/13 at 1:30 pm to SaintLSUnAtl
All in on the young blood. Here'e hoping for the best
Posted on 8/26/13 at 1:31 pm to CptRusty
Op updated with link
Posted on 8/26/13 at 1:31 pm to MetArl15
Better now than later on. Injury bug to lb's unbelievable this year. Vacarro might have to play some lb. young Guys have played better than I expected, but it's a long season and veteran qb's will b licking their chops.
This post was edited on 8/26/13 at 1:33 pm
Posted on 8/26/13 at 1:32 pm to BeachDude022
quote:
I'm torn.
Me too......
I want to be excited because of how much of a liability he is on the field, but then I feel bad for the guy
Posted on 8/26/13 at 1:34 pm to MetArl15
quote:
I'm torn.
Like Smith's knee ligaments, amirite?
This post was edited on 8/26/13 at 1:35 pm
Posted on 8/26/13 at 1:36 pm to Midget Death Squad
LINK
It’ll be much harder for the Saints to install a 3-4 defense if they don’t have guys who can play.
Per a league source, linebacker Will Smith is out for the year with a knee injury suffered Sunday against the Texans.
The precise injury isn’t known, but for Saints fans it doesn’t matter. The first year of the Rob Ryan experiment will begin with both Victor Butler and Smith done for the duration.
The injury to Smith, a first-round pick in 2004 who was moving from defensive end in the 4-3 to outside linebacker in the 3-4, means that Martez Wilson will be asked to step up. Wilson returned to practice a couple of weeks ago after injuring an elbow early in camp.
The situation likely will prompt the Saints to keep an extra close eye on the waiver wire as teams cut to 53 players.
It’ll be much harder for the Saints to install a 3-4 defense if they don’t have guys who can play.
Per a league source, linebacker Will Smith is out for the year with a knee injury suffered Sunday against the Texans.
The precise injury isn’t known, but for Saints fans it doesn’t matter. The first year of the Rob Ryan experiment will begin with both Victor Butler and Smith done for the duration.
The injury to Smith, a first-round pick in 2004 who was moving from defensive end in the 4-3 to outside linebacker in the 3-4, means that Martez Wilson will be asked to step up. Wilson returned to practice a couple of weeks ago after injuring an elbow early in camp.
The situation likely will prompt the Saints to keep an extra close eye on the waiver wire as teams cut to 53 players.
Posted on 8/26/13 at 1:37 pm to Midget Death Squad
TORN LEE KNIGAMENTS
Posted on 8/26/13 at 1:37 pm to LA444
I'm really fricking happy our second-highest paid player will be on IR all season.
Posted on 8/26/13 at 1:37 pm to LA444
quote:
I want to be excited because of how much of a liability he is on the field
Then you're stupid. This is extremely bad for depth.
This post was edited on 8/26/13 at 1:38 pm
Posted on 8/26/13 at 1:39 pm to LSUfan4444
So all of a sudden Smith is a guy who was key in our switch to the 34?
Posted on 8/26/13 at 1:40 pm to Brettesaurus Rex
quote:
So all of a sudden Smith is a guy who was key in our switch to the 34?
Officially, he was.
I'm tired of reading how important and great he was.
He sucks.
Posted on 8/26/13 at 1:41 pm to Hoodoo Man
This sucks for depth, but it might be good for our transition to the new guys who will be the future of the franchise. The era of Smith and Vilma is over. No point in delaying the inevitable.
Posted on 8/26/13 at 1:43 pm to REG861
I'm excited to see young blood get reps. Eric Martin, Rufus Johnson...you're up.
I would be shocked if we didn't pick up a vet off the waiver wire or make a small trade, though.
I would be shocked if we didn't pick up a vet off the waiver wire or make a small trade, though.
Posted on 8/26/13 at 1:43 pm to Hoodoo Man
He was a bandaid at best. It does suck for depth, but Adkins and Richardson can do what he would have done.
Posted on 8/26/13 at 1:44 pm to Patrick O Rly
quote:
I didn't want it to happen like this
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