Saints Release Dwight Smith
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Saints Release Dwight Smith
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The New Orleans Saints released Dwight Smith last Thursday, and he is likely to join another team soon, potentially the Minnesota Vikings. He has been in discussions with the Vikings' coaches and officials since last Monday.
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Last Thursday, the New Orleans Saints released Dwight Smith, and he may soon find himself on a new team, likely the Minnesota Vikings. Reports indicate that Smith has been in talks with the Vikings' coaching staff and officials since early last week.
The Vikings already boast a Pro Bowl free safety, Darren Sharper, a seasoned nine-year veteran who snagged nine interceptions in 2005. However, the team appears ready to reorganize its lineup to accommodate Smith. If Smith joins, Sharper might transition to strong safety under the 'cover two' defensive scheme, allowing him to play nearer the line of scrimmage on occasion.
Bringing Smith into the fold would enhance the Vikings' defense, aligning with Tomlin's scheme created in the off-season. It would bolster support for standout cornerbacks Antoine Winfield and Fred Smoot.
The Vikings previously signed Tank Williams, a former starting strong safety with the Tennessee Titans, as an unrestricted free agent. Williams and four-year veteran Willie Offord seemed poised to battle for the starting spot, but Smith's potential arrival could alter that competition.
According to Smith's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, despite no confirmed deals, teams actively pursuing Smith aim to sign him by the end of this week. Smith is a highly coveted safety, blending interior defense with cornerback-caliber coverage skills. He began his career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a standout nickel cornerback, eventually transitioning to safety in 2003.
At 27 years old, Smith offers remarkable defensive versatility, capable of covering wide receivers in the slot. Throughout his career, he has played in 78 games, starting 49 of them. His stats include 306 tackles, one sack, 14 interceptions, 45 passes defended, seven forced fumbles, and two recoveries. Notably, he returned two interceptions for touchdowns in Super Bowl XXXVII, contributing to Tampa Bay's victory over the Oakland Raiders.
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