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Mailman · 02-28-2009

Just reported on NFLN

Mailman · 02-28-2009

Five years 35 million. 12.5 guaranteed.

GuerillaBlack · 02-28-2009

Anthony Weaver clone.

Mailman · 02-28-2009

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Originally Posted by GuerillaBlack

Anthony Weaver clone.

Really? Anthony Weaver had one sack in three years. Antonio Smith had 14 and a half sacks over the same period.

Let's stop this nonsense now.

GuerillaBlack · 02-28-2009

I don't know how much more he offers us over Weaver. We'll see. I don't think its a bad pickup though.

Goatcheese · 02-28-2009

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Originally Posted by Mailman

Five years 35 million. 12.5 guaranteed.

On the bright side it's only twice what he should have gotten!

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Originally Posted by GuerillaBlack

Anthony Weaver clone.

Pretty much. Hopefully he'll be what Weaver was supposed to be, instead of the sorry sack we got.

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Originally Posted by Mailman

Really? Anthony Weaver had one sack in three years. Antonio Smith had 14 and a half sacks over the same period.

Let's stop this nonsense now.

Weaver produced similar numbers before he got his big payday.

brakos82 · 02-28-2009

The Texans have signed Arizona defensive lineman Antonio Smith to replace Anthony Weaver at left defensive end. Weaver was waived earlier this week. Smith, 27, spent his first five seasons with Arizona and started for the Cardinals in their Super Bowl loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Smith came to Houston on Friday night and spent Saturday meeting with Texans coach Gary Kubiak and his assistants while general manager Rick Smith negotiated a multiyear, multimillion dollar contract with Antonio Smith's agent, Drew Rosenhaus.

Source: Houston Chronicle

**PapaL** · 02-28-2009

Can't judge the guy until he plays in our system.

We know what Weaver did for us and at what price tag.

Let's not throw the baby out with the bath water on this one.

Jackie Chiles · 02-28-2009

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Originally Posted by GuerillaBlack

I don't know how much more he offers us over Weaver. We'll see. I don't think its a bad pickup though.

That was my initial reaction when I heard we were interested but the more I see about him the less I'm worried. Weaver was a product of the Baltimore defense. Smith is more athletic and should be able to make some plays for us. I would prefer a smaller end and having Mario be the strongside guy but this is not a terrible alternative. If we find a nice pass rusher in the draft this guy, unlike Weaver, can do some damage rushing the passer from the DT spot.

threetoedpete · 02-28-2009

Well one thing about it, they dont have to force a DE pick in the first. Both the NFLn guys Lombardi and Adam Scheftner liked the pick up. And both projected we aren't done yet on the defensie side....

Denver just signed Dawkins.

TexanSam · 02-28-2009

Hopefully he lives up to the contract

Errant Hothy · 02-28-2009

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Originally Posted by threetoedpete

Well one thing about it they dont have to force a DE pick in the first.

Exactly, and in this draft that's a very good thing if you're drafting 15th.

The contract doesn't seem to be that huge of an albatros.

Big Poundcake · 02-28-2009

I LOVE the pickup. I think he will be a lot better than Weaver, but maybe that is just me. I don't think the Texans overpaid to get him either. Great pick up in my opinion.

I guess the Texans look OLB with their #1 pick?

phantom17 · 02-28-2009

NICE! I really like AS! And I don't think he's a Dream Weaver Clone! I think he will do just fine!!

**Specnatz** · 02-28-2009

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Originally Posted by GuerillaBlack

I don't know how much more he offers us over Weaver. We'll see. I don't think its a bad pickup though.

But weaver went from a 3-4 DE to a 4-3 DE and Smith is going from a 4-3 DE to the same here. Not to mention Dick Smith is gone and his dropping the DE back into coverage all the time.

dickieb · 02-28-2009

Here's a scouting report on him...

Smith is a fifth-year player who started 10 games during the regular season. He has good size and strength and uses good technique versus the run or pass. He is versatile enough to line up inside or outside and the Cardinals have utilized his versatility in a variety of roles within their schemes. Against the run, he has good initial quickness with very good hand placement. He can stack, slip off contact quickly and shows good reactions to blocking schemes. He gives good effort to the ball and has enough lateral quickness to flow effectively down the line or give good backside chase. As a pass-rusher, he has good strength to push the pocket as an inline rusher. Smith also uses his hands well to work off the frame or to counter contact in a tight area. He has good short-area quickness with the ability to flip or change directions quickly, which allows him to be effective on twists and stunts. Overall, Smith is a good technician who plays with solid effort. He is a versatile player that can take reps inside or outside, depending on the situation.

Smith is graded at 73 (70-79 is a good starter)

Weaver is graded at 61 (60-69 is an average starter)

Tailgate · 02-28-2009

I like it. Our draft just got a little bit easier.

Jackie Chiles · 02-28-2009

http://d.yimg.com/eur.yimg.com/ng/sp...l/l3621276.jpg

Goldensilence · 02-28-2009

Would've been more interested in Bertrand Berry but, I'll take Bush's word on the guy. I'm guessing this takes DE off the list for 1st round selection. Might look for a good situational rusher. Still thinking we'll be looking for the best LB available.

brakos82 · 02-28-2009

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NICE! I really like AS! And I don't think he's a Dream Weaver Clone! I think he will do just fine!!

There's a joke in there about web page design...

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GuerillaBlack Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Dee Eff Dub Age: 21 Posts: 8,760 Rep Power: 6323	Re: Antonio Smith a Texan! I don't know how much more he offers us over Weaver. We'll see. I don't think its a bad pickup though.

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threetoedpete Hall of Fame Join Date: May 2004 Location: Katy, Texas Age: 57 Posts: 6,644 Rep Power: 141	Re: Antonio Smith a Texan! Well one thing about it, they dont have to force a DE pick in the first. Both the NFLn guys Lombardi and Adam Scheftner liked the pick up. And both projected we aren't done yet on the defensie side.... Denver just signed Dawkins. __________________ "Everybody understands that the only way we're going to do it is by extremely hard work." Last edited by threetoedpete; 02-28-2009 at 02:49 PM.

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Big Poundcake Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 176 Rep Power: 14	Re: Antonio Smith a Texan! I LOVE the pickup. I think he will be a lot better than Weaver, but maybe that is just me. I don't think the Texans overpaid to get him either. Great pick up in my opinion. I guess the Texans look OLB with their #1 pick?

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dickieb Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Not in Texas anymore :( Posts: 343 Rep Power: 8	Re: Antonio Smith a Texan! Here's a scouting report on him... Smith is a fifth-year player who started 10 games during the regular season. He has good size and strength and uses good technique versus the run or pass. He is versatile enough to line up inside or outside and the Cardinals have utilized his versatility in a variety of roles within their schemes. Against the run, he has good initial quickness with very good hand placement. He can stack, slip off contact quickly and shows good reactions to blocking schemes. He gives good effort to the ball and has enough lateral quickness to flow effectively down the line or give good backside chase. As a pass-rusher, he has good strength to push the pocket as an inline rusher. Smith also uses his hands well to work off the frame or to counter contact in a tight area. He has good short-area quickness with the ability to flip or change directions quickly, which allows him to be effective on twists and stunts. Overall, Smith is a good technician who plays with solid effort. He is a versatile player that can take reps inside or outside, depending on the situation. Smith is graded at 73 (70-79 is a good starter) Weaver is graded at 61 (60-69 is an average starter) __________________ "I wanna win!" - Nacho Libre

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Goldensilence Is this Sparta? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Out of the desert finally... Age: 31 Posts: 5,031 Rep Power: 6218	Re: Antonio Smith a Texan! Would've been more interested in Bertrand Berry but, I'll take Bush's word on the guy. I'm guessing this takes DE off the list for 1st round selection. Might look for a good situational rusher. Still thinking we'll be looking for the best LB available.

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