Smith, Simoneau hope to play against '9ers
New Orleans Saints11/30/2006 9:33 AM The Times-Picayune reports things aren't getting any easier for the embattled Saints' defense. Two starters, DE Will Smith and LB Mark Simoneau, sat out Wednesday's practice, though both said they haven't been ruled out from playing against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday at the Superdome. Smith was sidelined by what he termed a left knee bruise. Read more