Dolphins sign second round pick Sean Smith

by Matty I on Jul 23, 2009 4:23 PM EDT in 2012 Miami Dolphins News

With less than a week and a half before training camp kicks off for the Miami Dolphins, their front office is getting down to business with their remaining unsigned rookies. Today, the Dolphins and cornerback Sean Smith came to terms on a 4 year contract, according to his agent's Twitter account.

His agent, David Canter of DEC Management, also tweets that the signing bonus represents a 12.5% increase over last year and his total guaranteed money represents a 6.5% increase. Reports indicate that Smith's deal is worth $3.1 million over 4 years with $1.36 million in guarantees.

Smith is expected to battle for the starting cornerback job opposite of veteran Will Allen. Smith was reportedly impressive during offseason workouts and practices, showing off that great athleticism that is surprising out of a 6'3 1/2 cornerback. But he will have to beat out fellow rookie Vontae Davis, who remains unsigned, as well as veteran Eric Green.

Davis is one of three remaining unsigned Dolphins. The others are quarterback Pat White and safety Chris Clemons.

(Hat tip to OrangeFin137 for pointing this out)

[Editor's Note at 9:20pm: If anyone is wondering why newspapers like the Miami Herald are dropping like flies, just go to the Herald's website. It's been hours since news broke about Sean Smith coming to terms and they still don't have any articles or posts up reporting it. Well done.]

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Good.. another one down. :)

by MainePhinFan on Jul 23, 2009 4:38 PM EDT reply actions

Super!! Let's get them all done!!

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by buckeyebill on Jul 23, 2009 4:41 PM EDT reply actions

Yes!!!

This is very good news Matty.. I have a good feeling about this kid!

by Jam-out-jay on Jul 23, 2009 5:04 PM EDT reply actions

i hear ya..

i have high hopes for smith also… I really like this kid!!!

by NewJerseyphins on Jul 23, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions

BIGGEST SIGNING YET!

pumped!!!!

Laces out!

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by BSerious72 on Jul 23, 2009 5:05 PM EDT reply actions

SWEEEEEEEEEETT!!!! dang i am so happy at this the old lady might even get lucky tonight… that is if i can find some else to sleep with her. then my day would be perfect

i love how this front office is going about doing there business.

common sence says if you put a stick in it and stirr if it stinks.. stop.. toss the stick and just walk away.

by animal2020 on Jul 23, 2009 5:20 PM EDT reply actions

Hilarious

you must be married to my wife’s sister!!

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by Phintastic on Jul 24, 2009 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Or HIS wife's sister! (WV remember? per animal!))

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by PhinsTifosi on Jul 24, 2009 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions

I will tell u this...

JLo arsse do miracles

I will see the Dolphins win a SUPER BOWL before i die(22 years and counting)

by Aleta on Jul 23, 2009 5:34 PM EDT reply actions

wait

has Davis already signed?

by Brian5517209 on Jul 23, 2009 5:39 PM EDT reply actions

no

i wrote that right in the post.

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by Matty I on Jul 23, 2009 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions

sorry

i don’t see how i missed that

by Brian5517209 on Jul 24, 2009 12:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Clemons should be signed soon then

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by Patssuck456 on Jul 23, 2009 5:58 PM EDT reply actions

Truly hope so

He remains one of my favorite players from the draft, and I think he might be an absolute gem where he was ~~stolen~~ drafted.

We're all goin' down to the creek tonight; it's gonna be a gas! You're comin', right?

by Dave.Phuller on Jul 24, 2009 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions

I just hope

this kid gets some playing time with Bell and Wilson both signing new contracts.

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by Phintastic on Jul 24, 2009 12:04 PM EDT up reply actions

My Favorite Player in the Draft

Very Happy When the Phins traded down, picked up the extra pick (Chris Clemons), and then selected him.
Looking forward to hearing reports about him winning the starting spot opposite Will Allen.
Message to Vontae: Tell your agent not to get too greedy, or you may end up watching from the BENCH.

Abandoned the Draft Sean Smith at #25 Bandwagon to Join the Draft Sean Smith at #61 Bandwagon and get Vontae Davis and a 5th Rounder. Trio > me.

by DolphDallas on Jul 23, 2009 6:24 PM EDT reply actions

I was reading an interview

with him on miamidolphins.com and he just sounds so enthused about everything! This guy would be a great person to meet

by Ham420 on Jul 23, 2009 6:49 PM EDT reply actions

so pumped

this is the guy i wanted signed the most he is going to be a great cb watch, it is weird that clemons has not signed being such a late pick, davis is understandable being the number one pick

by Striker0418 on Jul 23, 2009 7:07 PM EDT reply actions

WooooooooooHoooooooooo!!!!!!!!!

“Let’s get it on!!”

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by Alpha6 on Jul 23, 2009 9:32 PM EDT reply actions

is this really

big news…. did anyone expect him not to sign? has there ever been a 2nd round hold that didn’t involve a QB?

so yeah – i guess i expect all of them to sign before camp – but i wouldn’t be shocked if davis or white missed a day or two. anyone else would be insanely stupid to not sign some paper.

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by W NY Fins Fan on Jul 23, 2009 10:02 PM EDT reply actions

I like the editors note

I was just in a heated discussion with a friend about the “poor newspaper industry”. blah blah

by Ham420 on Jul 23, 2009 10:13 PM EDT reply actions

awesome news

hopefully he continues to impress this off season so we can see his 6’3" talent come reg. season alongside will allen. but then theres always vontae. so win-win situation lol

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by el presidente 00 on Jul 24, 2009 12:34 AM EDT reply actions