Goebbels strikes again

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(02-10-2017, 01:50 AM)Shake n Blake Wrote: What happened to "model model"? The Steelers signed DeCastro to a big deal.

I guess model model only applies to being cheap in free agency.

It's becoming more and more apparent that (at least) one interior lineman needs to be a top tier player for your entire OL to succeed. The pressure isn't just coming from the edge anymore. Interior rushers like Atkins and Donald are thriving. Teams haven't yet prioritized solidifying the middle of the OL, but they are starting to with deals like DeCastro is getting.

The Steelers' top two highest paid OL are DeCastro and Pouncey. They found great value in their middle-budget RT in Gilbert and LG in Foster. They had an absolute steal in terms of value by picking up former Eagles UDFA OT Alejandro Villanueva off the scrap heap.

The Bengals are good value from middle-tier LG Clint Boling. They have cheap contracts for their starting RT and backups. They have the money to give top dollar to elite players like Whitworth and Zeitler. If they don't want to pay Zeitler, they need to invest in a top-tier option at C, RT, or a different, slightly cheaper option at RG.