Andre Smith

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(03-01-2018, 06:05 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: In most everyone's "plan" for the team, it seems to be a foregone conclusion that Andre Smith will be playing for the Bengals this season.  I think that it's fair to say that the Bengals got more than their 3.25M worth out of the often injured big man, as he managed to stay on the field for the best part of the season.  Some might refer to it being a one year "prove it" deal, as it only had the 1.5M signing bonus as guaranteed money.

The question that I bring to you is:  Do you think that Andre did enough to "prove it" to the Bengals?  

I have to think that with Andre being 31, and so often injured over his career, he and his agent will be looking for one last $core to secure his retirement fund.  

So, if you are one that believes that Andre will be a Bengal this season:  What sort of offer is he worth/will the Bengals offer/Andre be willing to settle for?  Personally, I feel like his agent might be looking for something like 2 years 4-5M/per and at least half of the total value guaranteed.  When healthy, I see him as worth at least that much.  But the question always is, can he stay healthy all season long?

I think Smith did a decent job, but not close to being great in 2018. I could see them seeking 7 million over 2 years with little in guarantees. I don't think other teams will seek him out due to his injuries and bad stent when he left Bengals. He also got 1 year older so unlikely he gets more money. Bengals just signed a 26 year old on prove it deal, I don't think 3.5 million is a prove it deal, I think great deal for Smith last year.