Why is Peko still on the team?

[c12schleyer]

(08-07-2015, 10:03 AM)djs7685 Wrote: To answer your first question, probably a little bit of both. If I had to take a guess, I'd say that his skills declined but he could be more effective in a smaller role. So sort of both. He probably played too many snaps for his current skillset.

Well as you said, more goes into it than just Peko alone, but he probably played better in 2013 than 2014 seeing as the numbers were dramatically better. I don't think he was great in 2013 either though, that was probably the first season that he noticeably declined quite a bit. I believe all of these numbers can tell part of the story, which is nice that we have quite a lot to look at overall.

I believe the most confusing thing when looking at the overall numbers is how bad they were in 2012 despite Geno playing at an absurd level that year for the interior line.

Honestly I like Peko, and he would serve the team better in a lessened role... the only problem is he is being paid starter salary.  He either needs to be cut so we can pay our young guys, or restructure his deal to make it more teram friendly.  I love his leadership, but his play has left a lot to be desired the last few years.