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Originally Posted by nychief
1 sack in 9 games, right? He was down with a back injury for a large part of the season. I'm just saying - these guys must see Joekel as a significant upgrade... not simply a lateral move. I think a lot factors into that - joekel is the consensus best player, younger, cheaper and better.
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He's younger and he's cheaper. But better? You have no proof of that.
Albert is a fringe Pro Bowl Caliber Tackle. He's a proven commodity. Stats would suggest he's a top 10.
So to say Joeckel is better is foolish.
And i doubt they view him as "significantly" better. Clearly, they think Albert is a Franchise Caliber player. If they didn't, they wouldn't Franchise tag him to the tune of nearly 10m.
Sadly, i DO think cost is a significant factor in this move.
But as a fan, why should you care about how much a player costs? Especially after they've already over paid for "meh" players this offseason?
Your concern should be about putting the best product on the field, and swapping a fringe Pro Bowler for a Pro Bowler at best (which I doubt Joeckel will be as long as he's blocking for Alex Smith) is't a significant upgrade.