OT or the Field?

[*ochocincos*]

Given Pollack's track record with OL, I wouldn't be excited going into the season with a hole at RT and depending on a rookie starting in that spot, even if a 1st round pick.
That rookie would have to go against the AFC North edge rushers 6 times a year, which would make it hard for almost any rookie RT to succeed.

If I have the opportunity to bring in one of a few outside RTs immediately in FA for $8 mill or less APY while Jonah seeks a deal elsewhere, I'm happy to move on from Jonah. Then, I'd maybe look for an OT on Day 2 to groom given Smith and Carman are both entering their final year under contract.

I would argue too that you could save the money spent on Higgins (~$20+ mill) and put it toward both a solid RT and NT.
I'd then look to draft a pass catcher in Rd 1 (and maybe also Rd 2) and have them start immediately.
You would then have all your starting spots covered and be able to use the rest of the draft for depth upgrades.