The defensive ends of the New Orleans Saints has not been worth the $120 million dollar investment.  From the Saints Insider…

Grant, who was placed on injured reserve in Week 9, and Smith were expected to be the cornerstones of a rebuilt, resurgent defense, polar powers on one of the most talented defensive lines in the league.

Instead, they’ve been the lightning rods of criticism for a frustrated fan base that has again seen its preseason Super Bowl hopes dashed by a harsh dose of in-season reality.

Together, they’ve combined for six sacks, one forced fumble and one pass break-up in 20 starts. That wasn’t what the Saints had in mind when they invested more than $120 million in the pair during the past year-and-a-half.

This past summer, Grant predicted he and Smith would elevate the Saints to the “top three defensive lines in the NFL” this season.

“If we don’t, we’ve disappointed ourselves, starting with me and Will,” he added. “If we don’t get in the top three, it’s on me and Will, nobody else but me and Will.”

But Grant and Smith’s numbers are more comparable to the bottom three lines than the top three.

Just look around:

The Indianapolis duo of Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis have combined for 17 sacks, eight forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries this season.

Justin Tuck and Mathias Kiwanuka have produced 18 sacks, four forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and an interception for the Giants.

John Abraham, who is being paid similar money to Grant and Smith by Atlanta, has twice as many sacks as the pair by himself (12.5) and has forced three fumbles to boot.

Jared Allen had three sacks and eight tackles, including three for losses, for Minnesota against the Bears on Sunday night alone.

When was the last time either Grant or Smith had a game like that? (Source and the rest of the story)