Fresh Prince Of Sacks Returns To Saints Defensive Line

Defensive End Will Smith returns to the New Orleans this Sunday for their home game against the red hot
2-0 Houston Texans after serving a two game league suspension for use of a banned weight-loss substance.  Arguably, the Saints best pass rusher, Smith's absence was felt in their opening loss to Green Bay, but the defense managed just fine the following week against the Chicago Bears, battering Quarterback Jay Cutler sacking him 8 times while also forcing endless knockdowns.

With their highly balanced offensive attack, the Texans will undoubtedly provide the Saints defense a greater challenge than the Chicago Bears did.  Quarterback Matt Schaub is one of the league's highest rated passers and his primary target, wide receiver Andre Johnson, is regarded by many as the number one deep threat.  Smith's return has come at just the right time.  According to Sean Payton he has had a great camp.  Let's hope the rust has been knocked off.

Here is the first part of Brett Martel's AP story on the return of Smith published in the Biloxi Sun Herald:

A sack leader is back

METAIRIE -- As pleased as Will Smith was to be back at practice on Wednesday, he seemed even happier that he no longer has to worry about the specter of a suspension that has weighed on him for three seasons.
“I’m just glad to put it behind me,” said Smith, who in 2008 tested positive for a diuretic that is banned by the NFL because it can be used to mask steroid use.
“I know the coaches were always concerned about it, the fans, everyone was always concerned about it, and I’m happy that it’s over with now so I don’t have to worry about it and can just focus on football, focus on the Houston Texans and focus on the rest of the year.”
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