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Originally Posted by Balto
I see a few people saying who knows if a rookie LT will be at OBJs level or even a bust BUT I haven't seen any of these people talk about what if we give OBJ a long term contract and he gets worse? I mean its FACT that he started the season much worse than what he finished last year. Shouldn't OBJ getting worse or at least not getting any better be a serious discussion?
I know the cap can be worked out and Veach can keep about all the players if he wants BUT I do worry if making OBJ the highest paid LT in the NFL will create a WTF moment for guys agents of Creed, Smith and who ever else knowing that OBJ not being close to a top 5 LT in the NFL just got paid as the best LT in the NFL. Does Creeds agent say hey I actually do have the best center in the NFL and now you MUST pay him like he is....Smith's agent HEY my client needs OBJ overpay type money! And so on and so on.
I just don't see Veach going down this path!
1) Sign OBJ to a reasonable contract
2) Tag and trade
3) Tag and draft his replacement that plays RT in 2023, would mean OBJ probably walks after 2023 and the rookie slides over to LT OR OBJ agrees to a more reasonable contract and that rookie stays at RT.
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No matter what OBJ gets paid Creed and Smith are going to want their bag as well. Creed very well may be the best center in the league and that's the money he will command. Even if OBJ takes a discount.