02-16-2016, 05:09 PM
(02-15-2016, 05:32 PM)phil413 Wrote: As for the UFA's, the guy it could change things with could be Nelson. I don't think he signs before FA opens, but Cincy may increase the guarantees early in the deal and front load it, but I can't see them paying him top dollar at the end of his career like a desperate team may. Also throw in the possible question marks at corner (Dennard coming off injury, Shaw a tweener yet talented, limited depth and Dre not a #1) and it makes sense to sure up safety. I think how they go after the others won't change much, maybe they throw an extra 500k-1M at Gilberry as depth to free up draft options, but that's about it.
I agree with this. Good safety play has been a boost for us the past few years, especially against Pittsburgh and Baltimores long passing games. Frontloading Nelsons contract might be the best way to ensure we keep him for the 1-2 years we still need him. We'll see..
