Looks like we’re paying Bolton and letting Trey walk

[Buehler445]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

I've largely been at "Let them both walk..." and haven't really seen much to change my mind in that regard.

The IOL hasn't been as stout in pass pro as I'd like all year. And ultimately you can't just continue to bring back more expensive versions of the same team.

If that means not having the highest paid IOL in football and a MLB who has some limitations (though honestly, I think the league is coming TOWARDS his play style, not away from it), so be it.

If that money is reallocated to pass catchers and/or OT, then that's the way it ought be done.

Same.

I love Bolton. I don't love keeping Bolton at the expense of other dudes

I hope there is a case where Smith's condition affords us a discount, but being there has been absolutely no word about it, that's a pipe dream.

Thanks dudes. Get the money.

[DJ's left nut]

Originally Posted by Buehler445

Same.

I love Bolton. I don't love keeping Bolton at the expense of other dudes

I hope there is a case where Smith's condition affords us a discount, but being there has been absolutely no word about it, that's a pipe dream.

Thanks dudes. Get the money.

Smith at a 'discount' is still $18 million.

There's just not a happy ending to be found here, IMO.

I think we just have to continue to churn and burn on the IOL. We have an anchor tenant there now and a guy who re-set the salary market (by a lot) for the position. And hell, we didn't even get him signed that LONG in so doing. We paid a ton for Creed.

Earn your money, bucko. If you need 2 All-Pro caliber OGs alongside you to perform, you're a problem.

I don't think that's the case.

I think you have to presume that job is Nourzad's to lose, especially now that Morris appears to be as close to a long-term option at LT as we have. Now if we reallocate the money we could spend on Smith to a strong veteran LT, that would free Morris up to move inside where I think he'd be a real asset.

But none of 'em asked me...

[threebag]

Originally Posted by Buehler445

Same.

I love Bolton. I don't love keeping Bolton at the expense of other dudes

I hope there is a case where Smith's condition affords us a discount, but being there has been absolutely no word about it, that's a pipe dream.

Thanks dudes. Get the money.

This. If Bolton was playing lights out like he was, it would be different.

[DJ's left nut]

Originally Posted by threebag

This. If Bolton was playing lights out like he was, it would be different.

For about 6 weeks, he was.

I'll say this, we have possibly the best run defense in football. And his strength is playing the run. Don't you think he has a LOT to do with that?

And more teams seems willing to try to beat you on the ground than in previous years.

If I had to keep one, Bolton would be the one I keep, no question. I just think I'd rather that money be spent elsewhere at this point. Because without a strong complementary pass rush, teams just aren't going to bother trying to run the football against us. They'll beat us to death in the air.

[O.city]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

For about 6 weeks, he was.

I'll say this, we have possibly the best run defense in football. And his strength is playing the run. Don't you think he has a LOT to do with that?

And more teams seems willing to try to beat you on the ground than in previous years.

If I had to keep one, Bolton would be the one I keep, no question. I just think I'd rather that money be spent elsewhere at this point. Because without a strong complementary pass rush, teams just aren't going to bother trying to run the football against us. They'll beat us to death in the air.

6 of 1 half dozen of the other.

When we were shit vs the run, we longed for a good run d.

I think it's easier to build a good run d though for cheaper, but shit I dunno.