[oldman]

Originally Posted by TomBarndtsTwin

He’s not a JAG but most of us here see him for what he is; a one trick pony with a concerning injury history.

Now, granted, he’s really freaking good at his one trick (rushing the passer), but he’s a liability in the other phases.

You don’t sign that type of player to a major long term deal. You just don’t.

Yes, most wanted Berry and Houston re-signed, but we waited a year too long on each, as many have pointed out and did point out at the time. At least with Houston when you signed him to the big contract, you knew you were getting a complete player. He could rush the passer, set the edge against the run and occasionally drop into coverage (yeah, I know) if you needed him to. Houston’s repertoire affords him a lot of value, and potentially even more in the new 4-3 scheme.

Dee Ford? Not so much. I like him and he seems like a good dude, but time to move on. Tag and trade or let him walk. Either/or.

Nailed it.