Not usually a fan of the auctions, but I'm placing Daryl Smith up for grabs in a Sign and Trade scenario. Smith is a versatile linebacker, capable of playing outside or inside in a 4-3, or inside in a 3-4. Although coming off a non season-ending injury, Smith is still ranked as PFF's top free agent LB because of his versatility and production. Not looking for much for Smith, just some draft picks and/or a low-price starter. Tender's are due by tomorrow. Make the best offer before then and you guarantee yourself of the best MLB/ILB out there. Or overpay for him in free agency --if Russell Allen went for more than $4 million, Smith will easily double that. There's no reserve on him. Make the best offer and he's your. And please no trolling, I've been respectful of others' auction threads.
Our request for a low-cost starter or a draft pick was met, but there was some confusion on Smith's price tag and deal fell through. Unless something comes up by tonight's deadline, Smith will walk.
It's a damn shame because he'll likely go for $9-$10 million in FA. He could be guaranteed on a roster for like a 6th.
Well that's a hell of a steal. If Russell Allen goes for $4.5, now way he doesn't go for at least a little more than that.
and I got Wade Smith for $300,000 once upon a time, now look at who comes to the show late and drops $7,000,000
Salary cap is $40 million more than it was last few years, that's making it hard to compare prices from previous years.
minimum price is minimum price for a guy. Best way to do it is to go by cap %. I'd have to check to see what 2011's cap was, but I don't think it's too far off % wise compared to now for Smith.
it was 300 last year, but the ability to cut guys went to like 500 or something, which is why you implemented a much smaller scale for FA salary you can cut.
Find me a Punter than can directional punt the ball 80 yards and I would select him with the 1st overall pick time and time again.