02-04-2016, 02:41 PM
(02-04-2016, 01:47 AM)Shake n Blake Wrote: Yup. You could easily argue that MLJ is 3rd in the pecking order behind AJ and Eifert. I want to keep him, but not if it means paying him Michael Crabtree money (just signed for 4 years/34 million). It'd be way too much money invested at one position and to be frank, Marvin Jones isn't worth 8.5 per. Let him go somewhere else and flounder as a #1 option. Meanwhile, there's always excellent (and cheap) talent in the draft. Of course, if we lose MLJ I think we have to invest a high pick at WR or sign a FA. Any decent ones available? I think lots of WRs could shine in this offense.
Btw, the reason I bring up Crabtree is that he's basically the 1A option for the Raiders and was paid accordingly. MLJ doesn't play as big a role and thus does not deserve similar money.
Completely agree with this. Spotract has his estimated value at 4 years, $22 million. I personally think that is right in line. If he gets into the $8-9 million range, then I think you have to wish him well and focus on a replacement. He benefits greatly from lining up across from AJ, has a history of injuries, and I don't think you can have $22 million a year wrapped up in wide receivers.
