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2016 Football In Memoriam: Remembering the Legends Lost

By Sayre Bedinger

Nov 5, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; A sign honoring former Nebraska Cornhuskers punter Sam Foltz (27) will greet players on their way to the field for the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; A sign honoring former Nebraska Cornhuskers punter Sam Foltz (27) will greet players on their way to the field for the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 15, 2016; Metairie, LA, USA; A man plays the song
Apr 15, 2016; Metairie, LA, USA; A man plays the song /

Will Smith: 1981-2016

What was a “problem” in New Orleans, has become an epidemic, and continues to develop throughout the southern state. We lost someone in the NFL community, but it’s the way we lost Will Smith that leaves us puzzled.

A very large investigation, along with a court case that put New Orleans into a tailspin has finally ended during the 2016 year. But let’s remember how Smith came into our lives. It all starts with him coming into the NFL in 2004, when he was selected by New Orleans in the first round (18th Overall) out of Ohio State.

For the majority of his career, he spent it with the Saints, earning multiple recognition along the way. His one pro-bowl came in 2006, as he posted 10.5 sacks on the year, and was able to post 33.5 sacks within his first four seasons. He also brought the Saints their only Super Bowl win ever, beating out the Indianapolis Colts 31-17.

While the circumstances surrounding Smith’s passing are still uncertain, we remember one of the leaders of the Super Bowl Saints, and a legend in his own right. Will Smith was 34-years-old.

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