The Eifert Dilemma

[muskiesfan]

There's just no way I'd really consider bringing Eifert back. I damn sure wouldn't give him an incentive laden deal that still counts against the cap because if he doesn't reach those incentives, it's just unspent money. IF they feel he needs to be back, a $4-5m 1 year deal is the most I would hope they offer. No incentives, no bonuses.

Everyone talks about how he's such a game changer, but that was only 2015. I'm not saying he's not talented or that he wouldn't be an asset for a full 16 games, but he's not an elite level TE. When you take away 2015, his CAREER stat line is 90/1101/8. I know his defenders will quickly come to his defense, but his numbers even with 2015 just aren't that great.

He had almost 700 yards and a bunch of TDs 4 years ago when for only the second time in his career he played more than 8 games. Health has to factor into this. When you're looking at 6-8 games at best from a player, that's not worth more than a 16 game contributor.

I like Eifert and his talent. I feel really bad for him because he seems to be incredibly unlucky. I'd much rather use the money that he could get on someone who is more likely to play the entire season.