Keeping Tee Will Have Some Consequences

[MrRager]

(09-09-2023, 01:13 PM)Mike M (the other one) Wrote: Didn't take long to find that Perfect Example, guy who said a 6th round can't replace a 2nd rounder but a 5th can replace a 2nd? 

I didn't see the exact context on how the comment was written, but it seems pretty clear the situations aren't 1:1, no? 

Mixon is an aging running back who has not played well and suffered from various injuries over the years. He was also on a bad contract for his performance before his pay cut. Higgins is younger at more valuable position, a position that generally has more longevity and higher pay. 

Generally, it's easier to get adequate production from a commitee of cheap young running backs than it is to get top 15 receiver production. 

It seems reasonable to think Evans/Brown/Cheap vet could replace Mixon to save money, but think replacing Higgings with Iosivas may not be enough. 

We've seen it league-wide that teams don't value running backs, especially 27 year old ones, and highly value productive receivers. Once these players are so far along in their careers, their draft round doesn't matter. Mixon no longer plays like a 2nd rounder and Higgins plays better than a second rounder. 

With that said I don't believe it is smart to sign Tee to big money. Use this year to evaluate our two rookies and see if they have the juice to be the guys next season. If not, we need to spend more draft capital or sign a cheaper mid level vet if one the team likes is available.