Smith having career year for Saints

...Before the season, the New Orleans Saints didn't know if they'd have defensive end Will Smith available for the first four games. It turns out Smith is having what could be the...

D Up! Pick up Harrison, Hawthorne now

Jim McCormick looks at defensive players you need to pick up now who can be a major help for your team.

D Up! OLBs are A-OK in 2009

Jim McCormick discusses the emergence of outside linebackers this season as he prepares IDP league owners for Week 10.

2009 November 02: New Orleans Saints defensive end Will Smith (91) celebrates after sacking Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the first quarter at the...

The All-NFC South midseason defense

...dominant at times. Problem is, at other times, he's disappeared. Same old story. Defensive end: Will Smith, Saints. He has 6.5 sacks. Not bad for a guy who faced a possible suspension...

Midseason Report: Saints

...the year. Greer also has turned out to be an excellent free-agent signing. Defensive ends Will Smith and Charles Grant, who've been called underachievers in the past, are suddenly achieving. Defensive tackle...

Eagles lose Hobbs, Hanson

The Eagles were dealt a pair of losses in the defensive backfield Wednesday, as cornerback Joselio Hanson was suspended four games for the use of a banned substance and Ellis Hobbs was placed on the injured reserve list, ending his season.

New Orleans Saints defensive end Will Smith works against the Philadelphia Eagles during the NFC divisional playoff football game at the Louisiana Superdome...

NFL lawyers on a losing streak

The NFL's drug-testing program is massive, random and strict, or so they say. But it's also failing in court, thanks to Will Smith and others.

Grieving Hargrove delivers strong performance

    Derick E. Hingle/US Presswire   Defensive end Anthony Hargrove had a difficult time enjoying the Saints' victory. Posted by ES...

Brees overcomes early turnovers to help Saints stay perfect

The New Orleans Saints moved to 8-0 for the first time in club history Sunday when Drew Brees overcame two early turnovers to pass for 330 yards and a touchdown in a comeback 30-20 victory over Carolina 30-20.

D Up! Defensive midseason awards

Jim McCormick looks at the top performers so far in IDP leagues and advises whether or not their success will continue.

10 Spot: Awards for now -- and later

Adam Schefter takes a look at who has been and could become some of football's top performers in 2009.

How I See It: NFC South Stock Watch

...back, receiver and return man and he's not excelling at any one of them. Rising: Smith Will Smith, defensive end, Saints. People have categorized Smith and fellow defensive end Charles Grant as underachievers...

Goodell asks for Congress' help

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell asked Congress on Tuesday to intervene with drug program legislation and found at least one powerful ally.