DE Antonio Smith Signed, 5 yrs $12.5 Million Guaranteed

dalemurphy · #1 03-02-2009, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by RunninRaven

I've read several places where Arizona fans claim that Smith was double teamed a great deal this past season, much like Mario was these last two years. Playing opposite M. Williams, I think Antonio will get a nice breath of fresh air realizing he only has one man to beat on pretty much every down. Could be a lot of fun to watch.

I'm very excited about the Smith signing. However, I'm not crazy enough to expect teams to slide their protections away from Mario because Smith is on the other side.

coloradodude · #2 03-03-2009, 01:52 AM

Smith has a great burst. I agree that this is an excellent signing.

What about the LB's? Who are we targeting?

nunusguy · #3 03-03-2009, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by coloradodude

Smith has a great burst. I agree that this is an excellent signing.

But I dunno, where's the production ? Didn't Tim Bulman (who got "NO STARTS IN 2008") have as many sacks as Smith ?

cadams · #4 03-03-2009, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by nunusguy

But I dunno, where's the production ? Didn't Tim Bulman (who got "NO STARTS IN 2008") have as many sacks as Smith ?

not sure on that stat, but Smith slid over to dt in passing situations last year i believe, which will absolutely cut down on sacks.

jppaul · #5 03-03-2009, 10:59 AM

Hopefully, without lessening the pressure...

RunninRaven · #6 03-03-2009, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by dalemurphy

I'm very excited about the Smith signing. However, I'm not crazy enough to expect teams to slide their protections away from Mario because Smith is on the other side.

That was exactly my point. A. Smith will only have one man to beat on most plays because teams will be focusing on Mario.