five-years, $33 million deal with $20.7 million guaranteed (12.6 million fully guaranteed)
That is all it took to get him. This is a 26 year old guy on the rise and we have a desperate need at RT. The money slots right in with where you would expect for a free agent RT. The guy hasn't missed a game in his four NFL seasons. Is there something I am missing here?
Apparently we're in on Okung. Not sure I'm in love with that...big time talent, but he's constantly injured. I suppose he would represent a significant upgrade(when available). I won't get my hopes up though, apparently he has a visit set up with the Giants & he may not leave that building if they continue to spend money like me the first time I got cash for Christmas instead of toys.
ReplyDeleteThat is the thing, Schwartz (that name still makes my skin crawl) is an iron man. Okung might come cheaper but he is 3 years older and has never played a full season. I just don't get it. We have the dollars now, why not spend them on a guy exactly like Schwartz (I keep having to remind myself to not type Shortz).
DeleteOkung is a legit LT when healthy..........
The one thing that would give me hope for Okung being able to stay available here is the differences in style between Wilson & Stafford. I'm sure Okung has been in many more positions to get injured than most tackles. His former(?) QB held on to the ball a lot & ran around even more. That probably screwed up plenty pockets & made for many situations where guys were falling on the back of his legs & things of that nature. If we were able to pull it off & he stayed healthy...I'd favor that & moving Riley to RT over Schwartz.
Deleteit is an interesting thought. I haven't watched enough hawk games to have an idea of when he was hurt and why.
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