Playingwise, though, he's only completed six seasons. Age is more of a factor when it's combined with wear and tear.
Aldon Smith looked good early on, then appeared to run out of gas. Many would argue he looked good against a poor Seattle OL then decent against the rest of the competition. However, he was second with the team with sacks and pressures.
With Randy Gregory now in the fold, it might not be a bad idea to resign Aldon to a reasonable extension. Based on his 2020 production, his contract should be somewhat affordable.
He can rotate in at defensive end to keep everyone fresh or even kick inside at DT. Certainly has the weight these days to become an interior player being close to 300 lbs. In a rotational role, he could still be a valuable rusher at an affordable rate.
Aldon Smith looked good early on, then appeared to run out of gas. Many would argue he looked good against a poor Seattle OL then decent against the rest of the competition. However, he was second with the team with sacks and pressures.
With Randy Gregory now in the fold, it might not be a bad idea to resign Aldon to a reasonable extension. Based on his 2020 production, his contract should be somewhat affordable.
He can rotate in at defensive end to keep everyone fresh or even kick inside at DT. Certainly has the weight these days to become an interior player being close to 300 lbs. In a rotational role, he could still be a valuable rusher at an affordable rate.
True, but imo 31 is 31. The body isn't as flexible, durable etc as it was at 22 or 25. He is a professional athlete so not comparing him to the everyday man but I feel father time hits no matter how long of a break he had. Now there are some exceptions to when players slow down.q
I am not talking about him as a starter, but rather upgrading the depth. Much rather see Aldon then a player like Armstrong. Keep in mind all we have is prospects and Armstrong at the position.For the right amount and no guaranteed money or promise of making the team. Hell, with the exception 3-4 games he was a non-factor and probably should have been benched.
This.....dude has been out of football for 5 years. He basically hit his second rookie year wall.At the right price I would gladly take Aldon Smith back, give him a full camp and hopefully a pre season to get into football condition
Aldon Smith looked good early on, then appeared to run out of gas.
Situational player. Perhaps 12-15 snaps/game. He's not worth more than that.
He was basically invisible for 12 games. He can't play 70% of he snaps if the D wants to improve.He played like 70% of snaps last year. More than Ware. He didn't look good in most, but his conditioning should be better this year. I'd think a 50% player easily, and given how little we play our DEs, another guy is needed to take up some serious snaps.
He was basically invisible for 12 games. He can't play 70% of he snaps if the D wants to improve.
How much should anyone be willing to pay for if and if? I'm not sure giving him a roster spot is even a good risk.If Aldon stinks he stinks, but could be the stinking was just a guy who hadn't played in 5 years and wasn't sufficiently conditioned to face a full NFL season.
Look at his production. Starts very strong, eases off, then collapses in the last month, despite playing 70%+
https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SmitAl04.htm
We saw enough production flashed from him early in the season to know he *can* be good, even in his old age. He should be better conditioned for next year. Really good sign that he could play a full season without injury after so many years. Lack of conditioning often leads to injuries.
Given that we seem to max out on DE snap% around 70%, that leaves 60% for someone after Gregory and Lawrence. You want Armstrong taking those snaps?
He's also an option on clear passing downs at 3T.
If he can play like he did early in the season through the year, 70% would be great.
Why do YOU need to stay fresh?Allow him to play rotational snaps, not as a full time starter, to keep me fresh.
How much should anyone be willing to pay for if and if? I'm not sure giving him a roster spot is even a good risk.