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08-30-2009, 09:37 PM
The Cincinnati Bengals 1st round draft selection, Andre Smith (OL) from Alabama has finally reached an agreement with the Bengals front office.
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08-30-2009, 10:23 PM
Finally. Don't expect him to be in the starting line-up for several weeks
08-30-2009, 11:04 PM
^I agree SD!
On the last episode of Hard Knocks, a lot of the Bengals players where making fun of Smith during their talent show. Even the coaches where laughing. Although it was a practical joke, it doesn't look like Smith will come into camp with any respect.
On the last episode of Hard Knocks, a lot of the Bengals players where making fun of Smith during their talent show. Even the coaches where laughing. Although it was a practical joke, it doesn't look like Smith will come into camp with any respect.
08-31-2009, 02:25 AM
He better be ready to bust his butt in practice if he wants to have any shot at starting a few weeks into the year. Hopefully he is a quick learner...
Incidentally, the contract he got is a pretty good deal for both sides. It is a 4-year deal with a team option (to be decided after the 2010 season) for another 2 years at the end. The initial deal is for a $26 million base for four years, which is far less per year (6.5 mil) than the #7 pick right after him (7.5 mil). However, if the team exercises the option, it jumps up to $42 million total over 6 years.
So basically, it's a good deal all around. If after two years Smith appears to be a colossal bust, then they can cut him or keep him as a backup for the next two years, all the while having committed far less money to him. If however, he entrenches himself as a solid starter, then they can choose to keep him under contract for a total of 6 years. All the while, Smith makes a boatload of money. :biggrin:
Incidentally, the contract he got is a pretty good deal for both sides. It is a 4-year deal with a team option (to be decided after the 2010 season) for another 2 years at the end. The initial deal is for a $26 million base for four years, which is far less per year (6.5 mil) than the #7 pick right after him (7.5 mil). However, if the team exercises the option, it jumps up to $42 million total over 6 years.
So basically, it's a good deal all around. If after two years Smith appears to be a colossal bust, then they can cut him or keep him as a backup for the next two years, all the while having committed far less money to him. If however, he entrenches himself as a solid starter, then they can choose to keep him under contract for a total of 6 years. All the while, Smith makes a boatload of money. :biggrin:
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09-01-2009, 08:06 PM
Smith fractured his foot today and is expected to miss a few weeks.
09-01-2009, 09:02 PM
^ this is absolute Bengal Luck!
09-02-2009, 04:22 AM
BlackcatAlum Wrote:Smith fractured his foot today and is expected to miss a few weeks.
Typical Bengal luck...
If I was a Bengal player, I don't think I'd head to Vegas anytime soon. If it wasn't for bad luck, this franchise wouldn't have any at all.
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09-02-2009, 10:28 AM
More Cowbell Wrote:Typical Bengal luck...I BET this is one Cincy team Pete Rose bets AGAINST. :1:
If I was a Bengal player, I don't think I'd head to Vegas anytime soon. If it wasn't for bad luck, this franchise wouldn't have any at all.
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09-04-2009, 09:09 AM
TidesHoss32 Wrote:I BET this is one Cincy team Pete Rose bets AGAINST. :1:
Ain't that the truth...
But since you brought it up - LET PETE IN THE HALL!
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09-04-2009, 09:57 AM
More Cowbell Wrote:Ain't that the truth...Now that, my friend, I will agree with you on.:Thumbs:
But since you brought it up - LET PETE IN THE HALL!
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