Browsing espn.com for playoff news, ran across some free-agent news

[thefuzz]

Something must have clicked with King when he went to San Diego because he is known as one of the best run blockers in the league now. During his days with the Eagles, he seriously was considered one of the worst Oline men in the history of the team.  

 

With his production the last couple of years, he will not come cheap at all and as Mr. Scott mentioned, he will be overpaid by San Diego or someone else for sure. 

 

Scheme and QB.

[panthers55]

He'll stay in San Diego on a cheapish 1 year deal to show he can stay healthy and play at that level.

No he won't unless he can't find anywhere else to go. If San Diego doesn't pay someone else will. LTs are the most sought after players behind QB. Teams with a poor left tackle will take a gamble that he has turned the corner. He might not get a huge guaranteed amount but with roster bonuses and other perks he will make a lot next year. He will only sign with San Diego if no one else bites.

[Captain Morgan]

this is a horrible year for FA Ot's.  Plus their value is so, more teams will be

overpaying for mediocre again.  

 

and we know Getty hates that.

 

still, would like to see us make a move and draft one.

[Johnny Rockets]

For the football retarded, could someone take pity on me and help me out with a few questions?

Jordan Gross, always liked him personally, where on the NFL scale of 1-10 did he fall for how good he was?

Playing this past season who would be considered a dominant left tackle?

In addition to the obvious roles a LT has what else should be used to evaluate one?

 

I'll take a stab at it:

 

Jordan Gross, always liked him personally, where on the NFL scale of 1-10 did he fall for how good he was? 

 

Solid 8 - he was very good. His leadership was just as important as his play on the field. Consistently Top 5 LT in the league while he played

Playing this past season who would be considered a dominant left tackle?

 

There are 6-7 really good ones right now....Guys like Trent Williams (wash),  Joe Thomas (Clev), Tyron Smith (Dal)

In addition to the obvious roles a LT has what else should be used to evaluate one?

 

Athleticism / speed / versatility  

[PantherBrew]

Use dat Hardy money doe. 

[pepaw]

Signing decent LTs for reasonable salaries didn't happen much last year.

 

Signing mediocre LTs for ridiculously overpaid salaries happened a lot.

 

Makes it hard to be optimistic

 

I agree but anything is better than Bell. 

[Snake]

Signing decent LTs for reasonable salaries didn't happen much last year.

 

Signing mediocre LTs for ridiculously overpaid salaries happened a lot.

 

Makes it hard to be optimistic

 

Hopefully that will drive down prices this year.