Mario Trade Idea

[Keith]

Originally Posted by Nconroe

I sure hope they don't piss off Adrian Foster.

There had been random stories floated in the past re: Smith's ego. Here's hoping this is where the maturation of Rick Smith has occurred. He ought to be able to let his stellar decisions as GM in 2011 speak for themselves.

I would hope that if Rick is up front with him on what his offseason plan is then follows through on it, then there should be no hard feelings. Players just don't want to feel played off the field. Give them the straight story up front and act upon it. If Arian knows from Rick that his contract will be handled by say mini-camp, then hopefully Arian gives Rick the time and space to do his job, and Rick follows through in June with his best offer.