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Originally Posted by freddyg12
Schneed, the two are one in the same w/regard to personel; priority & cap space. If you're saying that it's not only possible, but feasible to sign Briggs, I won't argue w/you, as I trust your cap analysis. However, the issue is w/regard to the salary & cap space that Briggs will command, 1) is he worth it?, and 2) is he a higher priority than DE, CB,WR, S, etc.?
My point is that we should not break the bank for the guy for a no. of reasons, but mainly because his deal would disproportionately affect our ability to address other needs.
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OK I'm on the same page with you.
I see the personnel decision tree going like so:
1) Can you fit the player under the cap? If yes, proceed to step 2. If no, STOP, do not sign the player.
2) Do you already have a plan to address higher priority areas of need? If yes, proceed to step 3. If no, STOP, do not sign the player until you have addressed more important needs.
3) Consider signing the player.
Ultimately we're saying the same thing. The cap figures into the decision, but so do overall team needs. My feeling is LB is a bigger need than most around here think. Godfrey is a nice backup, but he's older. Blades to me is a Mike, and I don't see him having the range to keep up with TEs and guys like Brian Westbrook in coverage like Briggs could. Rocky's not going to be right until 2009 at earliest. Washington is still good, but he's hurt more often these days.
I agree that we need a WR pretty darn bad. I've been saying that for some time. I'd put that at a higher priority than LB. I'd love Chad Johnson here, but get real people, there's no way he gets away from Cinci.