Why Is Andre Smith Still Unsigned?
Analysis
The unresolved rookie contract negotiation that doesn't make sense is that involving offensive tackle Andre Smith, the sixth overall selection in the NFL draft in April, and the Cincinnati Bengals.
Smith is one of five first-round picks league-wide still unsigned.
But in his case, his market value is set.
The player drafted immediately before him, quarterback Mark Sanchez, signed a contract with the New York Jets in June. Sanchez's five-year deal reportedly is worth as much as $60 million, including $28 million in guaranteed money.
The player drafted immediately after Smith, wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey, signed a contract with the Oakland Raiders last month. His five-year deal reportedly is worth as much as $54 million, including $23.5 million in guaranteed money.
How tough is it at this point?
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August 12, 2009; 12:51 PM ET
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Posted by: Keith McMillan | August 12, 2009 6:40 PM
"quarterback Mark Sanchez, signed a contract with the New York Jets in June. Sanchez's five-year deal reportedly is worth as much as $60 million, including $28 million in guaranteed money."
I think I remember reading somewhere that Tom Brady makes $10 million a year. so Mark Sanchez, an unproven rookie, makes as much or more as a guy whose won three super bowls?
Posted by: adifferentpointofview | August 12, 2009 3:17 PM
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Tom Brady's deal is considered to be well below market value though, and I believe it was by his choice. He seems to think he's well enough off with $60 million, and the rest can go to surrounding him with talent like Welker, Moss, etc.
But to answer the question, yes.
As for the original question ... maybe because it's the Bengals?
Obviously, he shouldn't be making more than a QB that went ahead of him.