"In the offseason, he became the highest-paid guard in the NFL at $24 million per year. The only problem? The highest-paid tackle in football makes $28.5 million a year."
""Ultimately, I'm going to do what's best for the team," Smith said postgame. "Also, I'm a smart player. I understand who I am, where I am, and ultimately what I'm getting paid to do. So I'm going to be smart, we'll have those conversations when we have those conversations.""
"Moving Smith to tackle yielded results on Sunday, as Prescott was sacked once and hit only three times."
Smith earned $24 million per year to become the highest-paid guard while the top tackle earns $28.5 million, creating an observable pay gap. The pay difference could prompt future contract conversations, though the player emphasizes doing what benefits the team and values positional versatility. A move to tackle on Sunday reduced pressure on quarterback Dak Prescott to one sack and three hits, demonstrating effective protection. With only two games remaining, maintaining Prescott's health is critical to any chance of starting a second win streak for the team.
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