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Jason Smith | Tackle

Team: New Orleans Saints
Age / DOB:  (27) / 4/30/1986
Ht / Wt:  6'5' / 308
College: Baylor
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Saints signed OT Jason Smith, formerly of the Jets, to a one-year contract.
Smith, 27 later this month, was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2009 draft by the Rams, but he proved to be a complete bust. Concussions forced him to miss 19 games in three years with St. Louis, and he was traded to the Jets for Wayne Hunter last summer. Smith appeared in all 16 games with New York in 2012 as an extra tackle. He'll compete for a roster spot in training camp. Apr 11 - 2:42 PM

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Jets released OT Jason Smith.

The second overall pick in 2009 by St. Louis, Smith is one of the biggest busts in modern draft history. It's not surprising that the Jets are cutting ties with Smith because he was owed a $12 million roster bonus, and all of that comes off New York's cap. Operating as a special teams blocker and tight end in jumbo packages last season, Smith played under 300 offensive snaps.
Feb 19 - 1:31 PM
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Jets acquired RT Jason Smith from the Rams in exchange for RT Wayne Hunter.

From one turnstile to another. Like Hunter, Smith had been benched in St. Louis, and was on the roster bubble. The No. 2 pick of the 2009 draft will push undrafted free agent Austin Howard in New York, and likely become a part of the starting lineup at some point early in the year. Plagued by concussions, Smith appeared in only 29 games in three years for the Rams, and was a revolving door when he was in the lineup. He's not a major upgrade for the Jets' embattled offense. Hunter will back-up Barry Richardson in St. Louis.
Related: Rams, Wayne Hunter
Source: Rich Cimini on Twitter
Mon, Aug 27, 2012 08:08:00 PM
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The St. Louis Post-Dispatch believes Rams RT Jason Smith is on the roster bubble.

The No. 2 pick of the 2009 draft hoped to solidify his roster spot by taking a massive pay-cut in April, but he's been running behind Barry Richardson most of the preseason. Even if it's with the reserves, Smith desperately needs a solid showing in Saturday's regular season dress rehearsal against the Cowboys.
Source: St Louis Post-Dispatch
Sat, Aug 25, 2012 12:53:00 PM
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Rams RT Jason Smith is losing some first-team reps to Barry Richardson.

Even though Smith is a former No. 2 overall pick and Richardson is a 2008 sixth-rounder, coach Jeff Fisher has opened up the job to competition. Smith certainly has more potential, but both are major liabilities pass protection right now. It's an area of concern for the Rams.
Related: Barry Richardson
Source: St Louis Post-Dispatch
Thu, Aug 9, 2012 10:13:00 AM
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Rams GM Les Snead admits he's not sure if Jason Smith is the team's long-term answer at right tackle.

"But here's what I do know," Snead said. "You've got a really good offensive line coach (Paul Boudreau) who's proven he can make a unit's sum better than its parts. ... Long story short, I think (Smith's) going to have every chance to improve." Wishful thinking at its finest, though Smith's guaranteed $4 million salary ensures he'll get one more chance to prove himself as a starter.
Source: St Louis Post-Dispatch
Mon, May 21, 2012 01:02:00 PM
Jason Smith - T - Saints

Rams RT Jason Smith has agreed to slash his $10 million 2012 salary to $4 million.

The salary is fully guaranteed, and Smith will also receive a $500,000 roster bonus. Smith agreed to void the final year of his rookie deal (2014), while 2013 is now a voidable year for the Rams. They're massive concessions for a former No. 2 overall pick, but Smith is lucky he wasn't released outright following another season marred by injury and ineffectiveness. The fact he'll still make $4 million suggests he remains locked in as the Rams' right tackle. Smith's $12 million 2013 base salary was reduced to $750,000, but a monster $11.25 million roster bonus will force the Rams to make a decision on his future.
Source: Mac's Football Blog
Sat, Apr 21, 2012 04:44:00 PM
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Rams RT Jason Smith (concussions) is participating in this week's team activities.

"He's good. He's been here, he's been working," said Fisher. "He's been working very well inside and his condition level is excellent. We're excited about a new start for him." The new coaching staff seems intent on giving Smith a shot to keep his starting job entering the 2012 season.
Source: Lockerdome.com
Wed, Apr 18, 2012 08:32:00 AM
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The Rams anticipate RT Jason Smith (concussions) being fully medically cleared for Organized Team Activities.

"Jason will be cleared and ready to go," said Fisher. "My understanding now is he doesn’t have any issues." Smith has surprisingly stayed on St. Louis' roster to this point, which either indicates they're holding out hope of trading him before the draft or are serious about giving Smith another shot. It's not like the Rams are flush with talent on the offensive line.
Source: Jim Thomas on Twitter
Fri, Mar 30, 2012 02:01:00 PM
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According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the Rams' "new regime isn't ready to pull the plug" on OT Jason Smith.

The No. 2 overall pick of the 2009 draft has seen two of his first three seasons cut short by multi-game concussions, but new coach Jeff Fisher believes "that stuff's behind him now." Fisher says there's "no doubt" in his mind Smith will "return and be able to play." That would be only half the battle for Smith, however, as he's been amongst the league's least effective tackles the past three seasons. Due $10 million in 2012, Smith will be released if he isn't amenable to a massive pay-cut, and is unlikely to open next season higher than third on the depth at tackle if he remains in St. Louis.
Source: St Louis Post-Dispatch
Sun, Feb 26, 2012 09:40:00 AM
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A league source tells NFL.com Rams RT Jason Smith "won't be back" at his current 2012 base salary of $10 million, and is a candidate for release.

This seconds a recent Profootballtalk.com report, which said Smith has been issued an ultimatum to take a pay-cut or be released. Only $1 million of his 2012 salary is guaranteed. Limited by concussions to just 29 of a possible 48 games since being the No. 2 overall pick of the 2009 draft, Smith has been abysmal in pass protection and only marginally better against the run. He's on the verge of washing out of the league.
Source: NFL.com
Thu, Feb 16, 2012 01:56:00 PM
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Profootballtalk.com reports that Rams RT Jason Smith "will be landing on waivers" if he doesn't agree to a dramatic salary reduction for 2012.

A league source tells PFT that Smith has received an "ultimatum" from the Rams. His base salary is a whopping $10 million, and only $1 million of it is guaranteed. Since being the No. 2 overall pick in the 2009 draft, Smith has started only 26 of a possible 48 games. When healthy, Smith has been terrifically poor in pass protection and added very little as a run blocker.
Source: Profootballtalk on NBC Sports
Wed, Jan 18, 2012 11:40:00 AM
Jason Smith - T - Saints

Rams RT Jason Smith is scheduled to count $13.3 million against the salary cap in 2012.

A colossal, concussion-prone bust as the former No. 2 overall pick in the draft, Smith is owed a $10 million base salary. Smith has started 26 games over the course of his first three seasons and performed miserably both as a pass and run blocker. The expectation is that Smith and C Jason Brown, whose cap number is $7.2 million, will both be asked to take pay cuts.
Related: Jason Brown
Source: Pro Football Weekly
Fri, Jan 13, 2012 06:14:00 PM
Jason Smith - T - Saints

Rams placed RT Jason Smith (concussions) on injured reserve, ending his season.

We're losing hope fast for the No. 2 overall pick in the 2009 draft. Beaten like a drum when healthy and usually not the latter, Smith has suffered two serious, multi-game concussions in his first three seasons. The Rams need to enter the 2012 offseason operating as if they have a hole at right tackle and considering anything Smith provides going forward only a bonus. It's quite possible that St. Louis will use its top-10 pick in April's draft on an offensive tackle, especially if the Rams get Brandon Lloyd signed long term.
Fri, Nov 25, 2011 02:48:00 PM
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Coach Steve Spagnuolo hinted Monday the Rams may soon send RT Jason Smith (concussion) to injured reserve.

"(It's) getting close to the time when we have to make a decision," Spagnuolo said. Smith is still dealing with concussion symptoms four weeks after taking a brutal hit against the Cowboys. The No. 2 overall pick of the 2009 draft has suffered a concussion each year he's been in the league, and saw his rookie campaign cut short by a severe one. His future is very much up in the air.
Source: Rams Radio Network on Twitter
Mon, Nov 21, 2011 03:28:00 PM

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