Former New Orleans Saints Fullback Mike Karney has released a statement on the tragic and sudden death of teammate Will Smith. Mike and Will were both drafted in 2004 and were teammates for five years.
Will and I met post-combine in Arizona, staying in shape at Athletes Performance in preparation for our individual pro days back in 2004. My first impression of Will was how quiet, humble, and hard-working he was. It sounds cliche, but he was definitely one of those guys who talked quietly but carried a big stick.
When we were both drafted to the Saints in 2004, I was pumped to become teammates with him.