bigskydoc":13kqg961 said:Let me get this straight... We just picked up the second best TE in the game, a top ten receiver, in exchange for the worst pick of the 1st round. At the same time we picked up an early 4th round pick for our second weakest remaining offensive lineman, a guy who was on the cusp of getting cut... and people are unhappy about this????
Unger hasn't played at a pro-bowl level for the last two years. He was a respected leader, but he physically isn't our best option at center. That's before we even begin to consider his terrible cost to production ratio. As far as value going into next year I would rank the line Okung >> Sweezy = Britt > Unger > Bailey. The same people who claim that our offensive line is so terrible are the same people claiming it will be difficult to find superior replacements. Cognitive disconnect? I have said for quite some time that we have an average to slightly above average line in pass pro and a elite line in run blocking. I see no problem finding a replacement player of equal quality.
I am so incredibly happy about this deal. This is exactly what we needed for Russ to progress as an elite QB. Graham is a big bodied, elite target for our soon to be highest paid player, a guy who Russ can trust to get the ball on plays where he needs to dump it off on a 2-3 second drop back. He is going to open up the field for the rest of our receivers, and for the dual headed rushing attack.
Love this trade. Love this signing. If it weren't for the fact that the Saints have to shed contracts like a $20 stripper shedding clothes, I would call this highway robbery.
- bsd RPA
Lol, you can't make everyone happy, right BSD ?