06-17-2020, 01:07 PM
Good OP.
Just to add to what others have posted: it depends.
Every situation is different. Injuries, other talent on the team, contract situations, scheme fit, versatility, age, attitude, off the field intangibles, etc.
For example, look at Price. There have been injuries, but he got a chance and did not show well. Played himself out of a starting spot. But, he'd cost us more to cut than keep, and he is the only guy on the roster besides Hopkins with legit experience at center, and can also play guard. He's safe for this year as long as he isn't a disruptive force in the locker room. You hope he is healthy & puts it together this year. Next year we could save money by releasing him, and his price tage ($3.7 mil vs cap) is a touch pricey if he cannot contribute.
Ross has at least shown flashes, and offers something no other WR we have has: burner speed. But not close to justifying another year at $10 million+. We rightly declined his option. If he plays well I bet we try to re-sign him. If he lights it up, a tag could happen. If not, we look for another burner.
Just to add to what others have posted: it depends.
Every situation is different. Injuries, other talent on the team, contract situations, scheme fit, versatility, age, attitude, off the field intangibles, etc.
For example, look at Price. There have been injuries, but he got a chance and did not show well. Played himself out of a starting spot. But, he'd cost us more to cut than keep, and he is the only guy on the roster besides Hopkins with legit experience at center, and can also play guard. He's safe for this year as long as he isn't a disruptive force in the locker room. You hope he is healthy & puts it together this year. Next year we could save money by releasing him, and his price tage ($3.7 mil vs cap) is a touch pricey if he cannot contribute.
Ross has at least shown flashes, and offers something no other WR we have has: burner speed. But not close to justifying another year at $10 million+. We rightly declined his option. If he plays well I bet we try to re-sign him. If he lights it up, a tag could happen. If not, we look for another burner.
