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Tue Jul 07, 2009 6:32 am EDT

Bengals to offer No.1 pick Smith $21 million guaranteed?

By Joe Zedalis

According to a report on Bengals.com, the agent for Cincinnati Bengals No. 1 pick Andre Smith(notes) is going to start his negotiations just below New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez's(notes) deal at No. 5 for $28.5 million guaranteed and that the Bengals are going to start at the $21 million guaranteed the Jets gave linebacker Vernon Gholston(notes) at No. 6 last year.

In the past the Bengals and other teams have agreed to fairly easy triggers, such as 35 to 45 percent play time. For instance, Keith Rivers(notes) didn't hit that last year because of his broken jaw but he's expected to reach it this year. But with an unsigned CBA beyond 2010 and the economy of the league and country still up in the air, will teams want to protect themselves even more by making sure they get production for their millions? With Gholston on the verge of being declared a bust, are the Jets just sick over that $21 million?

It may well turn out the most intriguing part of the deals in the top 10 aren't the money, but what they have to do to get the money. With the holiday completed, look for there to be some contact between the Bengals and agent Alvin Keels in the next week or so, according to the Bengals.com report.

Source: Bengals.comNew Window

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  1. Steven
    1. Posted by Steven Tue Jul 07, 2009 6:56 am EDT

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    makes me sick! gotta feel for all the vets who deserve the money not some kid that might be, may be, or could be very good in the NFL. he will need the money for his legal bills down the road.
  2. Mikili
    2. Posted by Mikili Tue Jul 07, 2009 7:46 am EDT

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    He is quite talented. It's reported he is also a certified millionaire on a wealthy club --------LovingRich DATcom--------. I'm sure girls will be crazy for him there.
  3. linebackerheaven
    3. Posted by linebackerheaven Tue Jul 07, 2009 8:27 am EDT

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    Bengal and Browns still batteling for last place in division.STEELERS RULE.
  4. Devon Da Phenom
    4. Posted by Devon Da Phenom Tue Jul 07, 2009 8:38 am EDT

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    Bengles battling for 3rd place homeslice....
    but they will be 1st place on hardknocks
  5. Townsend
    5. Posted by Townsend Tue Jul 07, 2009 8:40 am EDT

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    This process can really screw up the kid's learning curve, especially if the agent tells him that he'll get more money by not going to training camp until there's a contract in hand. Andre says he's going to camp regardless of a deal, which is nice to hear, but could be all talk too. The Bengals made a smart move to move Collins to RT and announce it early enough so that if Andre does hold out and doesn't get the snaps needed before September, they can name Collins the starter and not be too impacted by all of this. Hopefully that won't happen, and the process goes smoothly.
  6. New Amerika
    6. Posted by New Amerika Tue Jul 07, 2009 10:47 am EDT

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    And they wonder why these kids have so many problems , he hasn't played a down and hits the lottery, this is why the NFL is a joke.
  7. I hate Bob O
    7. Posted by I hate Bob O Tue Jul 07, 2009 10:49 am EDT

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    Eleventieth!!!
  8. JMan
    8. Posted by JMan Tue Jul 07, 2009 12:48 pm EDT

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    thank god
    this is probably the best 1st draf pick signing the bengals have had, now smith can go to camp and become even better and get that starting job and help us win 9-10 games
  9. EFFUMUP
    9. Posted by EFFUMUP Tue Jul 07, 2009 12:55 pm EDT

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    theres linebackerheaven again....... bootin' up herion !
  10. Chubby Chaser
    10. Posted by Chubby Chaser Tue Jul 07, 2009 12:59 pm EDT

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    I like boobies
  11. Jaws
    11. Posted by Jaws Tue Jul 07, 2009 1:01 pm EDT

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    As a Bengals fan I'm looking forward to Smith getting to camp and showing everyone why he could very easily have been the #1 overall pick. But the NFL needs to implement some kind of rookie salary cap, and the only reason you need is to read the article about the 2005 Draft Class. That 1st Round may end up with the highest percentage of bad picks ever.
  12. tyrone
    12. Posted by tyrone Tue Jul 07, 2009 1:18 pm EDT

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    With his size he has a chance to be very good,we'll wait and see?
  13. SHATA 23
    13. Posted by SHATA 23 Tue Jul 07, 2009 1:24 pm EDT

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    1st......
  14. JamesJack
    14. Posted by JamesJack Tue Jul 07, 2009 2:37 pm EDT

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    Giant boobs...haha
  15. RockyTop
    15. Posted by RockyTop Tue Jul 07, 2009 3:35 pm EDT

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    way to go Mike and I cant even get my 276.00 refund back for season tickets that I put down in Feb.
    Thanks Mike
    p.s.
    Thats what I get for being a life long season tix holder
  16. cubsworldserieswinner
    16. Posted by cubsworldserieswinner Tue Jul 07, 2009 3:54 pm EDT

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    LBH the bengals had the best NFL draft and this year Palmer and Johnson will be healthy who usally score at least a TD against you every game they decide to keep benson as their back could improve thier. Their O-Line is going to be way better, and the steelers are old on the defensive side of the ball and wiil run ouut fo gas before the end of the regular season.
  17. Jimmy
    17. Posted by Jimmy Tue Jul 07, 2009 4:03 pm EDT

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    They should get Black Devil Doll to do it for some O.E. www.handbaskethell.com
  18. Jimmy
    18. Posted by Jimmy Tue Jul 07, 2009 4:03 pm EDT

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    They should get Black Devil Doll to do it for some O.E. handbaskethell.com
  19. cdheiny
    19. Posted by cdheiny Tue Jul 07, 2009 4:47 pm EDT

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    I agree these salaries for players that haven't played a down are absurd, but happy to see Mr. Brown make a commitment to try and win some games. Has to be the cheapest man in the whole Greater Cincinnati area.
  20. rob
    20. Posted by rob Tue Jul 07, 2009 5:54 pm EDT

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    smith is worth the money. he will be that good.
  21. Roc
    21. Posted by Roc Tue Jul 07, 2009 6:19 pm EDT

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    The NFL needs a rookie salary cap similar to the NBA, as #11 posted look at the article of how bad the 2005 draft was and think of all of the wasted guaranteed money that is now handicapping those teams and almost ensuring that they will be picking #1-5 in the 2010 draft. Plyers in the NBA are well paid, but they had to prove their worth before they were awarded financial security for the lives of their grandchildren. Stafford is already set for life and he hasn't proved he is worthy of the league minimum.
  22. David
    22. Posted by David Tue Jul 07, 2009 6:45 pm EDT

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    Cubsworldserieswinner....lol...looks like you picked a horrible team there as well as your Bungals...GO STEELERS!!!!!
  23. Huge Dog
    23. Posted by Huge Dog Tue Jul 07, 2009 7:38 pm EDT

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    Andre Smith will be suspended or in jail by the end of the year! Bungals know how to pick em'
  24. Irish Bastard
    24. Posted by Irish Bastard Tue Jul 07, 2009 7:39 pm EDT

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    Salary cap !

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