So Far So Good

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(03-10-2017, 01:11 PM)Wyche Wrote: I think people with this mindset are missing some pretty valid points.  You had a chance to ink the guys you lost via extensions for most likely decent deals LONG before it came to this point.  What did they do?  Sit on their hands and hope for a CHEAPER deal....Son of Paul way.  They most certainly DID NOT make an offer to Kevin Zeitler, there are links to that fact on this forum.  Don't drink Hobspin's Kool Aide my friend, this shit has been going on for 26 years....the only reason they've even fielded somewhat competitive teams is because the salary floor was implemented with an eye firmly gazed at Mike Clown.  Then, they go out and overpay for a mediocre CB to try and appease the fanbase.  Sorry, I ain't buyin that shit anymore....don't piss down my leg and tell me it's raining.  Unless they make some moves, and make them quickly before what's left of the already mediocre talent at OL in this FA is gone, I don't see this as anything but an abject failure.

It won't matter if Marv is gone or not.  Piano Man will still be here, and the same clowns will be running the show.

Yeah, I think it was a cascade of questionable decision-making.  If they negotiate in good faith last year instead of low balling Zeitler to start last year (though I can't confirm this) and then not even making an offer this year you lose one of the better guards in the NFL.  I am amazed at the number of people on these boards that think he's mediocre or less.  One guy who feels that way asked if people had watched his film.  I did.  He's an excellent guard.  Gave up one sack last year.   I can't help but wonder if we shoved Z into the "it's a business, I'm going to get the best deal possible " mode by making disrespectful offers.  By the way he's a better guard than Steinbach.  Steinbach could be bull rushed, Z does not get bull rushed.  The only times Z had bad games were when he was injured - or was compensating for the dumpster fires on either side of him.

Then you franchise Whit while you maneuver yourself into a more favorable position for your squad and QB.

I will be shocked if they don't have a similar year this year - or worse than last year.