TJOLIRPH Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 (edited) Buccaneers sign QB Akili Smith NFL.com wire reports TAMPA, Fla. (Feb. 18, 2005) -- Former Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Akili Smith has signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Smith was the third player selected in the 1999 NFL Draft, but only appeared in 22 games -- with 17 starts -- in four disappointing seasons with the Bengals. He signed with Green Bay before the 2003 season, but did not make the team. With Cincinnati, Smith completed 215 of 461 passes for 2,212 yards, five touchdowns and 13 interceptions. Smith already had agreed to play in NFL Europe although he was not affiliated with any NFL team. The Bucs said he will play for the Frankfurt Galaxy. ****************************************************************** Question is he the starter until Simms is ready? If so, can the Bucs go back to the NFC north? Edited February 18, 2005 by TJOLIRPH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 Buccaneers sign QB Akili Smith NFL.com wire reports TAMPA, Fla. (Feb. 18, 2005) -- Former Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Akili Smith has signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Smith was the third player selected in the 1999 NFL Draft, but only appeared in 22 games -- with 17 starts -- in four disappointing seasons with the Bengals. He signed with Green Bay before the 2003 season, but did not make the team. With Cincinnati, Smith completed 215 of 461 passes for 2,212 yards, five touchdowns and 13 interceptions. Smith already had agreed to play in NFL Europe although he was not affiliated with any NFL team. The Bucs said he will play for the Frankfurt Galaxy. ****************************************************************** Question is he the starter until Simms is ready? If so, can the Bucs go back to the NFC north? 703193[/snapback] YESSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengal Mania Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 I'm in the mood to be depressed today. Somebody tell me what Akili is gonna make this year (I assume it's league minimum) if he makes the team. I want to compare what I make workin' my arse off to what Akili-freakin'-Smith is gonna make for suckin'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duchess Jack Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 I wish him all the luck in the world. Hopefully he makes the best of his chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 I'm in the mood to be depressed today. Somebody tell me what Akili is gonna make this year (I assume it's league minimum) if he makes the team. I want to compare what I make workin' my arse off to what Akili-freakin'-Smith is gonna make for suckin'. 703220[/snapback] republican response I wish him all the luck in the world. Hopefully he makes the best of his chance. 703398[/snapback] democratic response hey its a slow day jig jig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikesVikes Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 I'm in the mood to be depressed today. Somebody tell me what Akili is gonna make this year (I assume it's league minimum) if he makes the team. I want to compare what I make workin' my arse off to what Akili-freakin'-Smith is gonna make for suckin'. 703220[/snapback] Akili craps a bigger pension than you will probably make in the next decade. Feel better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampnuts Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 I don't understand this at all Smith was not prepared when he was put in the starting role in Cincy, he sucked, and he never recovered from it. Given his NFL track record, No team will EVER give him the starting job again. Why waste the roster spot?? There's better players out there with less mental baggage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duchess Jack Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 ...but...what..if.. It worked with Maddox (for a year) why not Akili? You said it yourself...he was put in a bad situation. This situation does not seem that bad. He is more mature and has an excellent QB guy in Gruden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Irish Doggy Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 This may be the first time I've used this smilie, and its definately time: Akili F'n Smith. Million dollar arm. 10 cent head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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