Will Smith Not Happy

dberce1 · 05-04-2007, 08:08 AM

WILL SMITH NOT HAPPY

Adam Schefter of NFL Network reports that Saints defensive end Will Smith is unhappy with his contract.

The development comes not long after the team's other starting defensive end, Charles Grant, received a seven-year, $63 million deal while limited by the franchise tag.

The difference? Grant played out his rookie contract before getting paid. Smith has two years remaining on his rookie deal, and he's due to make $695,000 in 2007 and $850,000 in 2008.

But he also has received bonus money intend to represent advance compensation for his services over the life of the deal.

With that said, this is one of the consequences of the explosion of the salary cap, and the resulting rise in player salaries. The question for the Saints is whether they will insist that Smith honor his deal, with the understanding that he'll be paid once his current contract expires.

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05-04-2007, 08:08 AM	#1
dberce1 Chuck Liddells Right Hand Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Prairieville, Louisiana Posts: 1,227	Will Smith Not Happy WILL SMITH NOT HAPPY Adam Schefter of NFL Network reports that Saints defensive end Will Smith is unhappy with his contract. The development comes not long after the team's other starting defensive end, Charles Grant, received a seven-year, $63 million deal while limited by the franchise tag. The difference? Grant played out his rookie contract before getting paid. Smith has two years remaining on his rookie deal, and he's due to make $695,000 in 2007 and $850,000 in 2008. But he also has received bonus money intend to represent advance compensation for his services over the life of the deal. With that said, this is one of the consequences of the explosion of the salary cap, and the resulting rise in player salaries. The question for the Saints is whether they will insist that Smith honor his deal, with the understanding that he'll be paid once his current contract expires. http://www.profootballtalk.com/rumormill.htm