3 hours ago
(Today, 08:04 AM)Nicomo Cosca Wrote: Rankins was not Reader’s replacement. They took Jackson is the 3rd round because they left themselves no choice.
He is the guy starting next to Hill at DT. In terms of specific role (pass rushing DT), no. But functionally and monetarily...yes.
The other stupid thing abot letting Reader walk was we had to burn 2 Day 2 picks to replace him.
We spent $12 mil, a Rd2 pick, and a Rd3 pick at DT, and still have no pass rush. Reader's cap hit is just over $5.
We could have taken that $7 mil, and those two picks, and shopped for: WR3, CB, G, S, or another DL guy. Or a TE with 2 good knees. And it was a weak DT draft.
