guys isnt it obvious

Our defensive ends are talented, but I think its pretty obvious that the emphasis on size has really hindered them. They both need to slim down a good bit so they can get back that quickness that they seem to have lost. There's no denying that Will Smith is a very talented player, and Grant to a slightly lesser extent.

Hopefully with the addition of Coach O and his known tastes in smaller, faster linemen they will get their weights down and start attacking more.

Giants "starting" DEs:

Strahan - 6'5", 255 lbs (thats probably understated at this point in his career, but the point is he isn't 290 lbs)

Osi Umenyiora - 6'3", 261 lbs

Justin Tuck - 6'5", 274 lbs

Saints DEs:

Charles Grant - 6'3", 290 lbs (yeah right..much closer to 300-305 lbs)

Will Smith - 6'3", 282 lbs (probably lighter than he really is also)



Point is, they are much lighter on their feet and much more effective pass rushers. Will Smith came into this league much closer to 265 than to 285, if I remember correctly. Grant has gotten bigger every year, although I think he played in college around 270-275, which is still fairly large. He was always a bigger player, but pushing 300lbs is not what you want in a DE.