FLPACKER posted:For what it is worth, every independent rating group that claims to review every player in every play, has the Smiths rated significantly higher than both Matthews & Perry.
Preston Smith has played 16 games every year he's been in the league. Zadarius Smith also played 16 games last year. They are both 26.
Nick Perry has averaged under 12 games a year for his career and he's 29. CM3 was a great Packer and he'll still make a big impact for the Rams in a few games, but he's got huge mileage and is now 33. If you knew he was going to be healthy, CM3 is still by far the best player of these 4, but he's a situational pass rusher at this point. CM3 ended up getting what was essentially a 1 year, 5.5 million dollar contract with the Rams. He probably wouldn't have signed that with the Packers. I'd love to have him at that level.
https://theramswire.usatoday.c...e-salary-guaranteed/
The Smiths might not end up being superstars (Fedya's comments about shiny free agents), but if they end up being above average starters that are available every week it will really solidify the defense. They may have overpaid, but the Packers needed these types of guys at LB and Safety after years of questionable draft picks and injury-riddled seasons from the vets.