I think Will Smith could fit any defense,” Belichick said of Smith in 2009 when asked about what he thought about Smith coming out of college. “I can’t imagine there being a defense that he wouldn’t be able to help. He’s certainly a guy that we had a lot of interest in. (He’s) a big guy that can run, rush the passer, pursue well, strong play at the point of attack, athletic, plays on his feet. He’s got a good group of skills. (He) plays hard. He’s been productive. I think he’s been about the player, where he was drafted, and what people thought he would be, including us.
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Not holding my breath if the Pats do sign Smith that he’ll be the impact player he once was, but at this point I’ll take what I can get at defensive end.