Pats re-sign DE Kenny Smith

[pats1]

http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/reiss_pieces/2008/04/dl_kenny_smith.html

DL Kenny Smith signed
Posted by Mike Reiss, Globe Staff
April 22, 2008 05:50 PM

The Patriots signed veteran free-agent DL Kenny Smith today.

Smith was also with the Patriots in 2007 training camp, but was cut before the season began. Once again, he faces long odds to earn a roster spot. The 6-foot-4, 303-pound Smith adds depth at the end spot, where he lined up last summer in training camp.

Here is a biography from the Patriots on Smith.

The team also finalized the signing of punter Scott Player.

 

[JoePats]

I assume this doesn't necessarily mean no Darrion Scott, who I would guess has more of a chance to make the team. No big deal either way.

 

[jeffbiologist]

Is Kenny a different guy than Le Kevin? They play the same position, so its getting confusing.

 

[Pats726]

Quite different...Kenny Smith will ve 31 this year..LeKevin Smith 26....Kenny went to Alabama, LeKevin Nebraska...Kenny is 6'4" 303 LeKevin is 5'3" 316...

 

[Zeke_Mowatt]

LeKevin is 5'3" 316...

Now THAT is a fireplug!

 

[fgssand]

Quite different...Kenny Smith will ve 31 this year..LeKevin Smith 26....Kenny went to Alabama, LeKevin Nebraska...Kenny is 6'4" 303 LeKevin is 5'3" 316...

Fireplug...LOL.....my kind of guy!!

I think he is as wide as he is tall!!!!

 

[patsgo]

I assume this doesn't necessarily mean no Darrion Scott, who I would guess has more of a chance to make the team. No big deal either way.

this tells me scott wont be signed they tried to sign scott he wouldnt bite and its smith no biggie

 

[bitsygirl]

Who really cares?
What about Shaun Alexander?

 

[captain stone]

1) Who really cares?

2) What about Shaun Alexander?

1) I do.

2) This may just be a shot in the dark, but have you tried the 31-post (at the time) "Shaun Alexander" thread?

I don't see why this retread was signed instead of Darrion Scott, unless Scott is waiting for more doh-ray-me. Too bad, because he would be an excellent 4th DE, behind Warren, $eymour and Jarvis.

I hope the recent signings of the has-beens Pollard and Smith doesn't preclude the FO from signing as many UDFAs as possible, this year more than usual due to the relative paucity of draft picks.