Saints and Charles Grant begin extension talks ... {merged}

Burtifus said
Pasquerelli wrote the article ... I think he questions such a drastic drop from double digit sacks to 2.5. That didn't happen with Will Smith for instance. I think playing a little overweight (par for the Haslett era player) as well as the complications of Katrina caused Grant's problems and it can't all be blamed on the team's situation.

I agree with you that it all can't be blamed on the situation last year, but I'd put a heavy percentage on it. Not sure Will Smith is a good comparison, as he was a rookie in 2004 and had significantly increased playing time in 2005 over 2004.