Rick Smith's contract may get extended...

[NitroGSXR]

Nitro, it goes by league years. He was here for the 2006 and 2007 league years so the 2008 league year is the final year of his contract. The league year ends in between the Super Bowl and the draft. The fact that he arrived part way into the 2006 league year will not extend his contract into the 2009 league year--it isn't literal years.

I appreciate the explaination, InfantryCak.

I knew it was that way for the players but didn't think so for the front office outside of the coaches. I say this because I'd think if anything, the GM would be at their busiest during the offseason building the team. Seems logical for me to think that way about their contracts being held to 'literal years.'

Hey, I'm for resigning Rick Smith. I just didn't think it would hurt much to wait a couple months. Sorry if that came across as blasphemy to some of you guys.

 

[Lucky]

Hey, I'm for resigning Rick Smith. I just didn't think it would hurt much to wait a couple months. Sorry if that came across as blasphemy to some of you guys.

I think if you had known for sure that Smith was in his last year, you wouldn't have disagreed with the idea of re-signing him. Had Smith's contract gone through 2009 or longer, I would agree with you that the extension was a bit premature.

But as TC stated earlier, it's only money. If things go horribly wrong this year, and McNair decides to cut Smith and Kubiak loose, he just eats the contracts. It doesn't count against the salary cap. Of course, I think there's a 0.00001% chance of that happening.

 

[ObsiWan]

I think if you had known for sure that Smith was in his last year, you wouldn't have disagreed with the idea of re-signing him. Had Smith's contract gone through 2009 or longer, I would agree with you that the extension was a bit premature.

There you go, Lucky.... breaking down a three-page discussion into a couple of logical sentences.

.....Killjoy

 

[NitroGSXR]

There you go, Lucky.... breaking down a three-page discussion into a couple of logical sentences.

.....Killjoy

I at least learned important something about the contracts given out to front offices. The three pages of this thread was worth that information to me.

Thanks, Lucky.

 

[Second Honeymoon]

You guys might think I'm crazy but here goes:

I went out to lunch last week. I went to Fudruckers across the street from my office. I work in Fairfax, VA. The guy sitting at the table across from mine looked awfully like Charley. He was by himself, reading a paper and eating a chicken sandwich. I think it was him. He lives in the area, works at University down the street and it looked like him.

i'd have spiked his tea with a cocktail of viagra and industrial strength exlax...oh, the horrah

 

[Señor Stan]

i'd have spiked his tea with a cocktail of viagra and industrial strength exlax...oh, the horrah

Call your doctor if bowel movement last for more than four hours.

 

[HOU-TEX]

i'd have spiked his tea with a cocktail of viagra and industrial strength exlax...oh, the horrah

Nah, then you'd have to spend the money on the viagra and exlax. Unless of course you already have some.

*ahem* Anyways, you shoulda just knocked his ass out and went about your day.

 

[TexanBacker93]

I think giving him the extension now is the right thing to do. Teams do the same with star players and I'm fairly certain I've seen other teams do it with coaches and GMS. It sends a good message to the players, coaches, and fans that the team is committed to building a winner. I don't think McNair wants to risk the chance of waiting until the season starts and have that to worry about.

The thing I've most been excited about is that Smith not only brings in players that will help the team and provide some competition for spots, but he isn't breaking the bank to do so. No Todd Wade signings. The team still has this year to clear out the Davis, Carr, etc. cap hits and then they are in great shape.

 

[ObsiWan]

I at least learned important something about the contracts given out to front offices. The three pages of this thread was worth that information to me.

Thanks, Lucky.

Speaking of info, have you seen any update to this story? It's probably too soon since its only been a couple of days since this little tidbit was released, but it is always best to ask.

 

[Second Honeymoon]

Speaking of info, have you seen any update to this story? It's probably too soon since its only been a couple of days since this little tidbit was released, but it is always best to ask.

As long as the negotiations are not becoming a distraction, its no big deal. RS needs to concentrate on doing everything he can to improve this team going into 2008 season. He will get an extension and probably even a raise.

 

[ObsiWan]

As long as the negotiations are not becoming a distraction, its no big deal. RS needs to concentrate on doing everything he can to improve this team going into 2008 season. He will get an extension and probably even a raise.

Oh no doubt.
I was just wondering if there were any rumors floating around about whether it would be another 3-yr deal? Longer?

I don't know if you guys saw this quote on HT.com when the media types asked R.S. if he thought this was now "his team"....

(on if he feels like this is his team that he constructed) “I think it’s our team. And I understand the spirit behind the question, but this is not my team. I think we do a collaborative effort. We use a lot of information from a lot of sources and a lot of opinions. But I do feel like we’re a better football team. I think we have worked here to improve the talent of the team and the coaching staff is working extremely hard, so I feel like we’ve gotten better.

I could be "projecting", but that sounds like code for "I've finally cleaned up the mess the last guy left and ran most of the riff-raff out of town... Now just wait till I have some real Cap room!"

but, like I said, I'm probably "projecting" what I'd have said, had they asked me.

 

[NBT]

Considering the '03 & '04 Drafts were an abomination orchestrated by C&C, I would say that is a pretty accurate evaluation.

 

[ubecool454]

I think it'd be a smart move to extend it this summer.

I like his dedication, his demeanor, his approach to the draft and free agency, and how well it seems him and Kubiak work in tandem to build this organization from the ground up. Seems like one of those guys that when he gets this team built up to where it needs to be he has the forethought to make solid decisions down the road.

Another thing I'd like to get him signed long term is if you look at winning teams in the NFL usually you have ownership and front office stability.

Golden I'm down with you on that. I think the guy has shown enuff already and we shouldn't wait. Nitro I understand what you are saying to but sometimes you just get a feeling.