Texans sign Antonio Smith
Free-agent DE Antonio Smith planned to visit many teams as at least 7 teams were interested in meeting with him.
The first team that met with Smith was the Houston Texans. And it was love at first sight.
The Texans signed Smith to a 5-year contract worth $35 million. He received a signing bonus of $12.5 million.
Smith came on strong in the 2nd half of last season. From November 16th to the Super Bowl, Smith had 5.5 sacks in 11 games. In the past 2 seasons, Williams has 26 sacks (14 in 2007 and 12 in 2008).
The first team that met with Smith was the Houston Texans. And it was love at first sight.
The Texans signed Smith to a 5-year contract worth $35 million. He received a signing bonus of $12.5 million.
"As soon as I shook hands with coach (Gary Kubiak), I knew there could be something special here," Smith said today. "From the moment I got here, everybody made me feel at home. And now I have a new home."Smith will play opposite "Super" Mario Williams, the #1 overall pick in 2006.
Smith came on strong in the 2nd half of last season. From November 16th to the Super Bowl, Smith had 5.5 sacks in 11 games. In the past 2 seasons, Williams has 26 sacks (14 in 2007 and 12 in 2008).
