21 July 2006
I’m not sure I get it
Saints releasing veteran free safety Dwight Smith
The New Orleans Saints apprised agent Drew Rosenhaus on Thursday that they have abandoned their efforts to trade starting free safety Dwight Smith, one of their steadiest defenders during a dismal 2005 season, and instead will release the veteran defensive back after just one year with the franchise.
Dwight Smith was one of the few bright spots we had on defense last year. Is this to free up more salary for St. Reggie?
This just doesn’t seem like a smart move to me. It seems wasteful.
posted Friday, 21 Jul 2006 at 7:34am by Kent in Sports
10 Comments currently posted.
Comment #1
Comment #2
He’s 28.
-Kent on Friday, 21 Jul 2006 at 8:32am | Rating: 
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Comment #3
I scored a ticket to the Saints/Falcons game.
-Staceman on Friday, 21 Jul 2006 at 9:18am | Rating: +0
Comment #4
It was just a guess. Seems like he’s been around for a long time. That Bucaneers Superbowl seems like it was forever ago.
-mrunstoppable on Friday, 21 Jul 2006 at 9:20am | Rating: +0
Comment #5
Didn’t he score two touchdowns in that Super Bowl?
Oh and Staceman… Bring your paper bag.
-Kent on Friday, 21 Jul 2006 at 9:21am | Rating: +0
Comment #6
Have you looked at their depth chart? Maybe they have some talent in that spot that’s cheaper. It seems like they drafted a saftey the year before last.
-mrunstoppable on Friday, 21 Jul 2006 at 9:23am | Rating: +0
Comment #7
We drafted a safety this year. We have 3000 safeties. I really doubt that they are all better than Smith.
-Kent on Friday, 21 Jul 2006 at 9:25am | Rating: +0
Comment #8
I’m guessing its his salary. I’m sad to see him go, but oh well.
-Kent on Friday, 21 Jul 2006 at 9:27am | Rating: +0
Comment #9
Maybe he was ruining the curve?
-mrunstoppable on Friday, 21 Jul 2006 at 9:52am | Rating: +0
Comment #10
Heh. For which team? 
He’s getting old?
-mrunstoppable on Friday, 21 Jul 2006 at 7:44am | Rating:
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