Why Not?

[casear2727]

(03-09-2022, 02:25 AM)oncemoreuntothejimbreech Wrote: I proposed not over paying a FS (as you suggested) and using it to improve the offensive line to protect the franchise QB which is the highest priority position on the team. A franchise QB and the offensive line to protect him take priority over one overpaid FS.

At least, according to you. Except when it isn’t.

And if your FS is more important than usual because the CBs suck. Then fix the CBs. Because of priorities.

I dont disagree we need the best oline possible, but do we chance the issues that come with your scenario?

The issue is our team structure and its coming issues.

I dont want to overpay Bates anymore than you do, but here are the issues that must be addressed if we let him walk:

- We only have one safety on the roster to fill 2-3 spots (FS1, FS2, SS2?)

- We need a solid vet to step in at FS for cheap, thats doable, I suggest Maye.

- We need to hit a home run on a safety in the draft.

- We need a great free agent CB that wont kill us with guaranteed money or hit a home run with a draft pick.

This is a lot of speculation and hope instead of just signing a Rasul Douglas to an Awuzie type deal and keep Bates on the tag.