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.
He’s getting old?
He’s 28.
I scored a ticket to the Saints/Falcons game.
It was just a guess. Seems like he’s been around for a long time. That Bucaneers Superbowl seems like it was forever ago.
Didn’t he score two touchdowns in that Super Bowl?
Oh and Staceman… Bring your paper bag.
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.
We drafted a safety this year. We have 3000 safeties. I really doubt that they are all better than Smith.
I’m guessing its his salary. I’m sad to see him go, but oh well.
Maybe he was ruining the curve?
Heh. For which team? 8)