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Z Smith Signing?-Done Deal

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Former #Packers OLB Za'Darius Smith is headed to Minnesota today for a visit with the #Vikings, per sources.

Smith's original deal with the #Ravens fell apart. Could he stay in the NFC North instead?

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You've got to be a really special type of numb skull to think this man is in over his head. 

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A linebacker named Z'Darius
Pondered his options various
After thinking once and once more
He told the Ravens "Nevermore!"
And joined the Vikings for vengeance nefarious

 B) 

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7-11. Seven edges taken before Hunter in the 3rd in 2015 and eleven taken before Z in the 4th. 

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Za’Darius Smith is a $11,524,443 Cap it for 2022. FOR THE PACKERS!!!!!!
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@"JustinTime18™" said: https://twitter.com/i/status/1506390286339031040

You've got to be a really special type of numb skull to think this man is in over his head. 


He sure does talk purdy like...

And I want to know where the hell he's scoring all this Viking fashion? I want me some too. 

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@"kmillard" said:
@"JustinTime18™" said: https://twitter.com/i/status/1506363807832150022


Yes I remember that game all too well. He earned my respect.

I was there; brutal to watch...He was a man among boys that day. 

I just hope he's got some gas left in the tank and he and DH can stay healthy. 

On paper it sure looks good though. 

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Kinda rings of 2 years ago when we were all fawning over the notion of ngokuwe and hunter,   hopefully this has better results.

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@"JimmyinSD" said: Kinda rings of 2 years ago when we were all fawning over the notion of ngokuwe and hunter,   hopefully this has better results.
He is way better than Yannick, not even close...  We don't need to worry about fit or production with Z Smith.  Yannick showed exactly why Jacksonville moved on...  me first player, bad attitude, stat chaser, doesn't play within a system. 

This was a great signing, the only concern is that back...  but if he stays on the field, he's a difference maker, no doubt.

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(For Kentis with love)

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@"purplefaithful" said:
@"JustinTime18™" said: https://twitter.com/i/status/1506390286339031040

You've got to be a really special type of numb skull to think this man is in over his head. 


He sure does talk purdy like...

And I want to know where the hell he's scoring all this Viking fashion? I want me some too. 


I'd assume if you're the GM, licensing the logo isn't terribly difficult.  Embroidery machines aren't terribly expensive.  My wife gets her logo on anything she wants for $5.

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There once was a linebacker named Za'Darius
For Vikings fans this much is clear to us
Rodgers got paid
Adams went away
And the NFC North is there for us

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Za’Darius Smith 2022 salary cap hit:

#Vikings: $3,176,470

#Packers: $11,424,443


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@"JustinTime18™" said:
Za’Darius Smith 2022 salary cap hit:

#Vikings: $3,176,470

#Packers: $11,424,443




This is a steal for the Vikings. Vikings get Hunter and Smith, easily a top 2 or 3 edge tandem in the NFL, add $10M of cap space doing it (Hunter conversion savings minus Smith cap hit) and hit the cheese dicks with $11M. 

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Checked out packer fans forums to see how they felt about this. One said good, just run right at him because he can't hold an edge and he is fooled by screen passes. But the rest know this isn't good for them. I see a beast who will feast on Packers and, with a good nose tackle, could be the best defensive front in the league.

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@"JustinTime18™" said:
I no longer give a sh*t if he stays healthy or not...well, in terms of contract. This is such a great deal for the Vikes and could be for him as well. Love the guys that are willing to do the pay for play contracts. Just became a big Za'Darius fan
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