Will Smith, Sedrick Ellis Anchor Saints’ Defense

If the New Orleans Saints are going to make a deep run in the NFL playoffs this year, they'll need to get solid play from their defense.

New Orleans Saints' defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis

Mike Triplett, of the Times-Picayune, says for that defense to be successful, it will likely have to get production from the two anchors of the unit, defensive end Will Smith, and defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis.