2014 Free Agency Preview: Top 5 Inside Linebackers
By Vic Lopez
Aug 22, 2013; Baltimore, MD, USA; Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports
#2. Daryl Smith
Age: 32 (Turns 32 March 14th)
2013 Stats: 16 games, 123 tackles, 5 sacks, 3 INT’s, 1 TD
Career Stats: 142 games played, 801 tackles, 26.5 sacks, 9 INT’s, 1 TD
A good fit if….: Raiders move Roach to OLB, solid upgrade and replacement…
Daryl Smith was one of those underrated Free Agents last year who signed a 1-year “prove it” contract last season with the Ravens. Well…he proved it. Now Smith, who filled in admirably for retired Ray Lewis, and showed he was fully healthy, is looking for new contract. Ravens would love to keep him around, but cap issues could have Smith playing for a new team in 2014.
Rating: 7.0
Chances of landing in Oakland: 10%