I'm optimistic

[*Wyche'sWarrior*]

(12-21-2020, 01:38 PM)THE PISTONS Wrote: The thing is, and people do this in life...they save money on something, and then they'll buy 2-3 of an item that adds up to more than if they just bought a good item.

Look at what we spent on line that didn't work out in the way of draft picks, and the Glenn's and Jon Millers. (Although I think waiving Jon Miller was a MISTAKE.) Not really sure why they did it. Miller was an average lineman which is better than a bad one.

I see people do that a lot...lol.

I'm not sure why Miller was sent packing either.

(12-21-2020, 01:42 PM)THE PISTONS Wrote: Indeed. They offered him a pretty low offer from what I recall...like around what Boling got. Then, once DeCastro signed, it was done. DeCastro's play has fallen off a cliff by the way.

On the $12 million a year for Zeitler, yeah it was steep. But, he was a Top 10 Guard. He worked in our scheme. Now, $12 million for a Guard doesn't look terrible. He's been productive and relatively durable over that time.

Burrow got hurt as MJ gave up what 7 pressures that game and one shredded his knee. I'd gladly pay that $12 million.

Would paying Zeitler $12 million be more of an overpay than giving Waynes the contract we did?

EVERY year in free agency, it looks like players get overpaid, but the cap goes up by what 10% every year....so they're salaries escalate proportionally.

Truth, the market is always changing. I mean, yeah, 12 mil was a little high then, but maybe 10 gets it done the year before? Like you, I'd rather have spent the cash. Even at the high end of the spectrum. You're not going to find many Clint Bolings in the 4th round. He was graded as high as a 2nd rounder coming out, and fell. That's a gamble that doesn't always pan out. Look at our current 4th round G.