Injury does not equal "issues".

Acute does not equal chronic.

JC had a fairly significant knee injury. He doesn't have knee "issues".

I still think Albert wasn't all that hurt. I think he decided to sit out a few games so the team could see how shitty they were without him. And they were shitty.

Dunno about that, but IIRC he was active a few games and dressed but didn't play. Wouldn't think he was hurt that bad if they did that.

took DJax 2 seasons to get paid by cheapskate Reid and Dorsey is from the Packers who are notoriously cheap for everyone but QB.

they play hardball like to have young guys on rookie contracts, push and pull when you have to pay guys that are 27,28 on their big money 2nd prime years contract

He's probably just attempting to lower his price.

Then explain the Jason Peters contract

I think that's awfully far-fetched. As egomaniacal and self-concerned some NFL players can be, I think the vast majority genuinely want to play in every game and perform at their best. Shit, people do all sorts of crazy and harmful stuff to their bodies just to stay on the field. I just can't see Albert sitting out to prove a point. And if he did that, then **** him, we should let him walk. You're a paid professional, and that means you show up and bust your ass regardless. You don't decide not to play a couple games to teach someone a lesson. That would be bushleague.

I think it was one of those "could have played if it was a playoff game" deals.

That makes a little more sense. No sense risking serious injury over a meaningless victory.

And that's smart.

whats wrong with 6 years 60 million for a top 3 LT? They got a steal for him.

they arent getting a steal for Albert

They gave up a 1st, 4th, and 6th for Peters then gave him a $10MM/year contract when they had two years of control on him.

It's pretty damned obvious given Peters, Tra Thomas, and Jon Runyan that they don't just toss out tackles after their first contracts, nor do they really play hardball at all.

What would make you think they would cut bait with Albert? It doesn't square with any of their past moves.

that first round pick was the 28th overall pick and Jason Peters was clearly better than anything they could have got in that slot.

there is a big difference between having the first pick and having the 28th pick with a need for paying a LT.

Someone should have called on that one...Hey Scott, why didn't you draft him?

Fat Scott is also on Sirius NFL Radio.. ****.