Packers to sign Za'darius Smith

[Dantés]

16M would be about 3M more than what I was expecting earlier in the offseason, but then again almost all of the deals have outstripped my expectations.

When box safeties and off ball linebackers are getting about this much, an edge rusher will of course do the same.

I will be interested to see what kind of deal Shaq Barrett gets, as I have viewed him as a potential value relative to the other guys on the market.

 

[Dantés]

First of all it's more important having a decent free safety. In addition there's absolutely no reason to pay $14 million for a box safety.

He just moves the goal post so he can continue to **** and moan. It's not enough that they signed a safety-- it has to be his pet safety. It's not enough that people like some offensive draft prospects-- they have to be his preference (WR). It's not enough that people like some wide receivers-- it has to be his WR of choice.

He will always find a reason to flail around and issue all kinds of incoherent bull crap.

 

[Pugger]

Sweet! Interested to see the numbers.

Perry likely gone. He and Smith play the same role in the defense.

I hope so. I didn't care for him when we drafted him - thought he was miscast - and wasn't thrilled when we extended him.

 

[Dantés]

With all this money being spent, I wonder if both Perry and Graham will be out the door. Maybe post June 1st cuts?

 

[Pugger]

My husband and I were watching the Saints Baltimore game. We rewinded the Smith hit on Brees probably 10 times. Kid is fast and pressures from the inside and outside. Last season he had 10 TFL. Love this move! Holding my breath on the contract, but it can’t be more than Trey Flowers and should be more than Kwon Alexander.

Glad to see I'm not the only gal posting here.

 

[brandon2348]

Collins was partly responsible for one turnover last season, forcing a fumble. Earl Thomas was the reason the Seahawks defense performed at an elite level, Chancellor struggled without him.

hey we just paid 16-17 mill per to guy who has never even been to a pro bowl.

 

[tynimiller]

With all this money being spent, I wonder if both Perry and Graham will be out the door. Maybe post June 1st cuts?

Graham's contract isn't friendly to cut, he isn't going anywhere IMO. Perry already has been notified he is leaving...if I'm Tramon and Crosby this spending makes me nervous.

Also this sadly makes me feel Breeland will be unreachable now fiscally....

 

[Dantés]

Graham's contract isn't friendly to cut, he isn't going anywhere IMO. Perry already has been notified he is leaving...if I'm Tramon and Crosby this spending makes me nervous.

Also this sadly makes me feel Breeland will be unreachable now fiscally....

Graham's deal is a lot friendlier to cut than Perry's was.

 

[Fat Dogs]

Wow! What a beautiful morning! I know a lot of you are crying about money but we got legitimately better. 2 of the best “Do it all” Edge rushers in free agency and a stud Safety!! Gute!!!!!

 

[tynimiller]

Wow! What a beautiful morning! I know a lot of you are crying about money but we got legitimately better. 2 of the best “Do it all” Edge rushers in free agency and a stud Safety!! Gute!!!!!

We honestly picked up 3 no - doubt starters...I foresee 4 as I sense Turner will be starting as well, if not right away will at some point.

 

[longtimefan]

We may have blown more than our load LOL

Under stayement

 

[gbgary]

pff rating...71.7: above average

nice.

 

[GleefulGary]

I do not believe his APY will be 16.

LaCa is a hack. I'd bet maybe one year is 16, or the guaranteed is 16, similar to Preston Smith.

 

[gbgary]

per rappoport it's $66/4yrs $16.5/yr average. getting $35+ in the first 2 years. wow

 

[C-Lee]

A lot of dough. They must really think he can be special.

 

[gbgary]

A lot of dough. They must really think he can be special.

especially for someone who wasn't a regular starter. #fingerscrossed

 

[Fat Dogs]

We honestly picked up 3 no - doubt starters...I foresee 4 as I sense Turner will be starting as well, if not right away will at some point.

I don’t know to much about Turner but Clark, Daniels, and both Smith boys gives us an insane pass rush.

 

[tynimiller]

A lot of dough. They must really think he can be special.

The management tried getting him in a trade year prior...they loved him...which sadly is why I feel we paid a lot to someone that wasn't even a full time starter, but upgrade for sure!

 

[PackAttack12]

These front loaded deals will make it easier to navigate Rodgers’ increasing cap hits as it gets deeper into his deal.

 

[bigbubbatd]

These front loaded deals will make it easier to navigate Rodgers’ increasing cap hits as it gets deeper into his deal.

The key to me is how many guys do the Packers need to resign this coming off-season or next? Obviously Clark and Martinez are coming up but outside of them who are the guys we need to extend soon?

 

[Dantés]

Za'Darius Smith's 17 combined sacks + hits on 3rd down last year were tied for most in NFL #Packers

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

The key to me is how many guys do the Packers need to resign this coming off-season or next? Obviously Clark and Martinez are coming up but outside of them who are the guys we need to extend soon?

I am guessing the Packers will excercise Clark's 5th year option, so they won't have to worry about him until after the 2020 season.

 

[gbgary]

I am guessing the Packers will excercise Clark's 5th year option, so they won't have to worry about him until after the 2020 season.

that could **** him off though. don't know that i'd want them to do that. they need to find a way if he has another good year.

 

[RRyder]

that could **** him off though. don't know that i'd want them to do that. they need to find a way if he has another good year.

You exercise the 5th year option and after this season you work on an extension.

It's not complicated or a risk of pissing him off

 

[Dantés]

Also, most of this production was from the interior. 83% of his pass-rushes on 3rd down came between the tackles