So many people want to trade the 2nd round pick....

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Originally Posted by DTLB58

He has already played 7 years in the league to expect him to have 6-8 years left as a TOP CB or even safety at 13-15 years in this league Rod Woodson comes to mind but that's the exception rather than the rule don't you think?

Ronnie Lott, Mike Haynes, Albert Lewis, Darrell Green, Adeas Williams, Willie Brown, Lester Hays, Ray Buchannon, off the top of my head all played effective ball well into their mid to late 30s. Surtain is in that class of players IMO.

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Originally Posted by RedNeckRaider

Ronnie Lott, Mike Haynes, Albert Lewis, Darrell Green, Adeas Williams, Willie Brown, Lester Hays, Ray Buchannon, off the top of my head all played effective ball well into their mid to late 30s. Surtain is in that class of players IMO.

Great examples, especially Darrell Green. Will the new rules have an effect on who we now consider great secondary players and for how long?

I agree we MUST upgrade our secondary, just wondering as time passes with these new rules will we see a strong secondary not as necessary as a front 7 that can apply strong QB pressure. I know I'm kinda getting off the original subject here (how much longer Surtain has in his tank) but because of the rule changes maybe a 2nd tier DB will be as good as a top CB and save the premier guys for the line and backers.