Cyrus12
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Does he get the long-term extension with perhaps buyers remorse two years from now? Does he get traded for picks? Released? What is his future here? Does he even wanna be here anymore?
Grahamhawker":xubjmwmk said:If you're going to gut the defense, then gut the defense. Get what picks you can and move forward at this point.
nanomoz":2ljujg0l said:He is still top-3 at his position even after a year in which we wasn't the best in the league
He's in his prime
He's one of the best players in franchise history
His profile/position suggests he could be pretty damn great for another 5-7 years
Yes, he's emotional and does stupid shit sometimes. But, it's kind of worth it.
I don't know why you'd get rid of him. It'd be absolutely moronic, in my opinion, unless he demands it or has an injury situation.
This team still has a quarterback, the best linebacker in football, and ET3 will be tops-or-near it at his position.
And he's under contract for chrissakes.
Grahamhawker":21b4oc9i said:If it's all about rebuilding with younger and hungrier, why not let Earl's value provide a significant boost for that plan?
As has been stated ad nauseam, better too early than too late (see Kam, Sherman, and Bennett examples). Unless playoff runs are on the near horizon (?), why keep doing the same thing by renewing expensive vets?
The alternative seems to be we extend Earl with the huge deal he may expect, still don't reach the playoffs because of multiple existing holes, then cut him or trade him for a 6th.
Sports Hernia":21b4oc9i said:In my eyes you either extend him (preferred) or you gut this team and do a total rebuild outside of Russ.
That includes trading Wagner and KJ who’s value will never be higher than it is right now. Lots of cap space and picks if you trade Bobby and KJ. ....but like I said extending Earl is my preferred route.