Cobie Smulders For "The Avengers"?

It's been confirmed that Nick Fury's new sidekick for "The Avengers" is not a brand-new character, as previously reported. The sidekick is in fact S.H.I.E.L.D Agent Maria Hill.
Hottie, Cobie Smulders is rumored to be on top of the list for the role. Smulders is compeating with "V" star, Morena Baccain for the role. If Smulders accepts the role, she will sign on for a nine-picture deal, one which has been reported be the characters own spin-off film, same as Black Widow for Scarlett Johansson.