02-04-2016, 03:17 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.
Seems like we're on the same page board wise, nice way of wrapping up Marvin's situation. I think he will get that 7 or 8M/yr based on the thin market, age and experience with Gruden and Hue like another said. In terms of worth I'm glad you brought up pecking order rather than usage. Eifert and Gio are dynamite short options, and losing a known deep threat could open them up to finally use a TE up the seem more like we've been screaming for.
As for replacing him, the deep threat issue is the key. Even if you draft a rookie, who knows if they'll be ready to make an impact early on, let alone earn Andy's trust. So they may take one early, but they will still look to bring in a cheap below average vet to be what Denarius Moore was supposed to be. As for the position, I think they'll let Sanu hit the market and come back with a price. I think he returns, though they could opt for a Boldin type vet, especially if one is cut and sees Cincy as a contender.
