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.

http://www.profootballtalk.com/rumormill.htm

papz · 05-04-2007, 08:12 AM

He needs to wait his turn... he's going to get his it's just a matter of time. There's no need to air this out in the media. Bad move by Smith.

spkb25 · 05-04-2007, 08:19 AM

i think that after this season we should redo his contract. i can understand where he is coming from but at the same time he needs to play close to near the end of his contract. hopefully we sign him to a new one after this season.

WhoDat205 · 05-04-2007, 08:33 AM

I know it sounds like I'm talking out of both sides of my mouth, but you're right; smith does deserve the big contract more than Grant. And Grant's contract is going to (already has) come back bite us.

BRSaintsFan · 05-04-2007, 08:40 AM

Yeah he deserves it. From his point, if that is what C Grant is worth, then by Smith making the Pro Bowl, logic would say that he should be worth more. And as a player at a premier position, you know that if the team you are on wont pay, then someone will.

SapperSaint · 05-04-2007, 09:10 AM

WHODAT,

Stick to your guns. Yes, Smith is a good player....but whenin the hell are people going to HONOR what they say they are going to commit to doing something.

I'm totally in agreement with you that the FO needs to tell these guys, "Pi$$ off! You signed the contract, when your contract is up then we will talk about more money.".

D24pick · 05-04-2007, 04:55 PM

Originally Posted by saintsmissile

I don't blame Smith one bit. Personally, I thought Smith was more deserving of a 7 year 63 million dollar deal than Grant. Smith made the pro bowl and has proved he's one of the top 7 DE in the league. I still think we overpaid for Grant and now, we're going to pay a bigger price to Smith because of it. Grant's big deal was a bit of a mistake, but management has made their bed.

Agreed as well. I feel that Grant got a bit overpaid. And if we dont restucture his contract this year and he gets another great season. And Grant is still stinking it up producing mediocre seasons hes gonna feel he deserves even more money

WhoDat205 · 05-04-2007, 08:14 AM

Of course he's not happy. He's only making 1.6 Mil over the next two years before bonuses and all.

Just once, I want to see the FO of any team in any league say, "you know what? F@#$ you! You signed a contract and you're going to honor it. We're not restructuring. Hold out if you want to, but you're not getting paid."

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

05-04-2007, 04:55 PM	#7
D24pick 500th Post Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Orleans Posts: 578	Originally Posted by saintsmissile I don't blame Smith one bit. Personally, I thought Smith was more deserving of a 7 year 63 million dollar deal than Grant. Smith made the pro bowl and has proved he's one of the top 7 DE in the league. I still think we overpaid for Grant and now, we're going to pay a bigger price to Smith because of it. Grant's big deal was a bit of a mistake, but management has made their bed. Agreed as well. I feel that Grant got a bit overpaid. And if we dont restucture his contract this year and he gets another great season. And Grant is still stinking it up producing mediocre seasons hes gonna feel he deserves even more money

05-04-2007, 08:12 AM	#2
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,768	He needs to wait his turn... he's going to get his it's just a matter of time. There's no need to air this out in the media. Bad move by Smith.

05-04-2007, 08:19 AM	#3
spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,115	i think that after this season we should redo his contract. i can understand where he is coming from but at the same time he needs to play close to near the end of his contract. hopefully we sign him to a new one after this season.

05-04-2007, 08:33 AM	#4
WhoDat205 Prediction Pain Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 1,082 Blog Entries: 2	I know it sounds like I'm talking out of both sides of my mouth, but you're right; smith does deserve the big contract more than Grant. And Grant's contract is going to (already has) come back bite us.

05-04-2007, 08:40 AM	#5
BRSaintsFan 100th Post Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 449	Yeah he deserves it. From his point, if that is what C Grant is worth, then by Smith making the Pro Bowl, logic would say that he should be worth more. And as a player at a premier position, you know that if the team you are on wont pay, then someone will.

05-04-2007, 09:10 AM	#6
SapperSaint Pink Nightmare Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 3,028 Blog Entries: 7	WHODAT, Stick to your guns. Yes, Smith is a good player....but whenin the hell are people going to HONOR what they say they are going to commit to doing something. I'm totally in agreement with you that the FO needs to tell these guys, "Pi$$ off! You signed the contract, when your contract is up then we will talk about more money.".

05-04-2007, 08:14 AM	#8
WhoDat205 Prediction Pain Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 1,082 Blog Entries: 2	Of course he's not happy. He's only making 1.6 Mil over the next two years before bonuses and all. Just once, I want to see the FO of any team in any league say, "you know what? F@#$ you! You signed a contract and you're going to honor it. We're not restructuring. Hold out if you want to, but you're not getting paid."