REPORT: Bengals expected to tag MJ

[CrashDavisSports]

Guess we made a mistake with Smith voiding his last two years. However, he was kinda crappy before he declined his option, then he decided to start working harder.

 

[cincygrad]

We're losing Smith. I've been saying this for 2 years. When we didn't pick up the option, we did him and his agent a favor..... We gave a top 10 pick a 4 year deal in an era where that wasn't mandated (now all deals are 4 years). I think someone will overpay him based on his talent.... No telling if he'll be worth it - He's definitely someone that I could see gaining a ton of weight after signing a big deal.

 

[kramer1]

As if a tackle is going to make or break a season. When the Bengals fail it will be because of their mediocre QB.

 

[bengaldoug]

If that mediocre quarterback is to improve, he'll need to be protected by the best oline possible. If they lose Andre they had better be able to replace him through free agency, with as many quality tackles as are going to be available.

 

[kramer1]

If that mediocre quarterback is to improve, he'll need to be protected by the best oline possible. If they lose Andre they had better be able to replace him through free agency, with as many quality tackles as are going to be available.

I just don't believe whoever replaces Smith will be so much worse than him that it would have any tangible effect on the outcomes of the games. An entire line that's crappy...ok, that will have an effect. But one guy? Nah. I aint buyin it. And Smith isn't worth what he's asking. Send his fat ass packing.

 

[cincygrad]

The bigger issue is whether Whit can make it back to form. I thought he sucked at times last year.

 

[icehole3]

We're losing Smith. I've been saying this for 2 years. When we didn't pick up the option, we did him and his agent a favor..... We gave a top 10 pick a 4 year deal in an era where that wasn't mandated (now all deals are 4 years). I think someone will overpay him based on his talent.... No telling if he'll be worth it - He's definitely someone that I could see gaining a ton of weight after signing a big deal.

Report: Teams 'scared' of RT Andre Smith

NFL | Report: Teams 'scared' of RT Andre Smith - Rotoworld.com



According to SI's Peter King, several teams are "scared" of free agent RT Andre Smith.
Per King, teams "fear what a big signing bonus would do to (Smith's) desire." The No. 6 pick of the 2009 draft struggled with weight and injury issues his first two years in the league, and didn't put it all together until he was playing for a new contract. Smith was perhaps the league's most dominant right tackle in 2013, but his past will be a ghost in negotiations. He's reportedly seeking $9 million per season.

 

[DanBengalfan]

lol, hilarious.