Don't get hopes up for big FA moves..

[Luvnit2]

(03-11-2019, 10:26 AM)THE PISTONS Wrote: The Steelers have done it for years.

Now people will cite trading Brown and the Bell situation, but those guys weren't in that position because of the cap. It was attitude issues.

That said, I don't think we need to go out and spend $10 million a year on a LB.

I think a guy like LJ Fort makes us better. A guy like Hicks for $7-8 million would be great, but there are lower priced guys that would upgrade us also.

You and I have discussed this many times over the years. I think you agree, we never said every year go sign a big name FA, but don't rule it out once in a while when it makes sense. I think a 25 year old like Mosely signed to a 5 or 6 year deal to anchor or LB corps for a very long time makes sense, he is worth the cash and with long term deal can structure the cap hit over a long period making it easier to manage. I think the Ravens want him, but they can't afford him because of the poor Flacco contract.

The secondary and others are important also, but it seems we bargain shop and it never works out for us. Could you imagine Mosely and if we got White in the draft? We cut Burfict to pay for White and we are golden at LB for 5 years barring major injuries.