Heyward-Bey, Smith now signed..

[Pinkerton Security]

The Rams have signed Jason Smith and the Raiders have also signed their #1 pick, Crabt.....i mean Heyward-Bey.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/trainingcamp09/news/story?id=4367575

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4367542

This might be good news for us, as more high first rounders get signed, the better chance we have of seeing what to pay him. I just worry about the whole collective bargaining issues in the future, but if all the other rookies around Maybin are getting signed, it should help.

[Saratoga Slim]

I agree. Hard to fault either Maybin or the Bills for not having him locked up yet, when so few other first rounders are. Now that some deals are getting done, that should put the pressure on and show whether he's just waiting to see the market set itself, or whether he's going to be a pain in the ass.

[mayotm]

Clayton reported tonight that Crabtree and the 49ers still aren't close. He also stated Crabtree's signing is holding up negotiations for 11 - 14. Apparently, Crabtree thinks he should've been taken sooner, thus wants more than 10 is slotted to get. Not great news for getting Maybin signed. Then again, since it was Clayton, it could be entirely bad information.

[Pinkerton Security]

Peria Jerry, Orakpo, Josh Freeman all signed...13 total 1st rounders are now signed...come on Buffalo, get Maybin into camp! The Orakpo signing should provide a good basis..