Cards Drop RB Alfonso Smith

[Jetstream Green]

I think he is the RB version of Sasquatch or The Loch Ness Monster.

OMG! If we could get a player on the field who could embody the strength and ferocity of Big Foot and the elusiveness of Nelly...we would be unstoppable. But alas, as you stated another feature is they cannot be found lol

 

[football karma]

Check this out...

http://football.player-salaries.com/players/1107_Alfonso_Smith

$380K in 2011
$465K in 2012
$555K in 2013 (from another site)

That's pretty good for a guy who is undrafted. If he was smart with his money he can be fairly comfortable for awhile.

he probably netted around $850k after taxes, agents commissions, etc

he ought to have at least $500k in the bank

its way more than most would have in savings, but he isnt living lifestyles of the rich and famous.

 

[Duckjake]

he probably netted around $850k after taxes, agents commissions, etc

he ought to have at least $500k in the bank

its way more than most would have in savings, but he isnt living lifestyles of the rich and famous.

No, but he has lasted long enough to qualify for the NFL Pension and the Player's annuity. That's not a lot of money but when added to what he can make when he gets a regular job not bad.

 

[desertdawg]

Done. Avatar until the end of season?

First month of the season, don't get crazy now.

 

[Jetstream Green]

I wish all the players we acquired would have worked as hard as Smith, says a lot about him that he hung around so long and made the most of his ability because a lot of it was hard work and I really appreciate that not only in a player but a person

 

[Shane]

No, but he has lasted long enough to qualify for the NFL Pension and the Player's annuity. That's not a lot of money but when added to what he can make when he gets a regular job not bad.

I was under the impression you needed 5 years? Is it only 4?

 

[mrbyte]

I know I'm going to cop it for this but....I liked him he was a solid player I thought....
[ducks down]

 

[Mulli]

First month of the season, don't get crazy now.

Oh yes, good call.

 

[Chopper0080]

I would guess the Cards will address the RB position in the draft or after. I would be shocked if they signed anyone before that. Decent RB draft class and some potential for UDFA along with several vets RBs still on the market.

Personally, I would like either Terrence West or Jerick McKinnon in the 4th or 5th rounds though I am not sure they make it. Either would be a nice combination of size and power to go with Ellington.

 

[juza76]

I would guess the Cards will address the RB position in the draft or after. I would be shocked if they signed anyone before that. Decent RB draft class and some potential for UDFA along with several vets RBs still on the market.

Personally, I would like either Terrence West or Jerick McKinnon in the 4th or 5th rounds though I am not sure they make it. Either would be a nice combination of size and power to go with Ellington.

right..i dont know those 2 players but is possible to find some good players later..in the last years alfred morris,ellington...

 

[SoCal Cardfan]

Who's, but who's checking the who's?

Haaha

lol, tough crowd this week Mulli.. that was some fine work.

 

[Duckjake]

I was under the impression you needed 5 years? Is it only 4?

Here is where I got the information.

http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2012/09/25/go-long-retirement-plans-for-pro-athletes/

More fun reading on NFL pensions:

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...on-checks-for-17-years-after-nfl-player-died/

 

[Mulli]

lol, tough crowd this week Mulli.. that was some fine work.

Haha

 

[RugbyMuffin]

closer to 1.3 million.. Impressed

+1

 

[desertdawg]

Oh yes, good call.

Coolio.

 

[Krangodnzr]

I would guess the Cards will address the RB position in the draft or after. I would be shocked if they signed anyone before that. Decent RB draft class and some potential for UDFA along with several vets RBs still on the market.

Personally, I would like either Terrence West or Jerick McKinnon in the 4th or 5th rounds though I am not sure they make it. Either would be a nice combination of size and power to go with Ellington.

Years ago now, Isiah Crowell was a beast freshman at UGA. I'd take a flyer on him if he's a UDFA, he's got some real ability. Very shifty and fast according to the tape, though he didn't test well.

He looked like a star but had some serious off field problems. Sounds like a premier UDFA to me.

 

[Mulli]

First month of the season, don't get crazy now.

How about this guy for a couple weeks?

 

[Mulli]

Feel free to rotate and shrink the pic.

 

[BullheadCardFan]

 

[cardncubfan]

Nice onesie Mulli.

 

[TJ]

How about this guy for a couple weeks?

Cubs onesie? That's borderline child abuse. Why would you set your kid up for such disappointment for the rest of his life?

 

[Mulli]

Cubs onesie? That's borderline child abuse. Why would you set your kid up for such disappointment for the rest of his life?

Shush up! Haha.

 

[oaken1]

Cubs onesie? That's borderline child abuse. Why would you set your kid up for such disappointment for the rest of his life?

I dint want to be the one to say it

 

[Mulli]

Shush up again!