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PFT/Denver Post-Broncos unlikely to pick up Okung option

Nails

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2 minutes ago, RoaringRiot said:

But doesn't this also mean the demand is going up?

That would be interesting if several of these "named" OTs just swapped teams.  I wonder how much actual change is happening?

That being said, while everyone gets excited for FA season, there's a reason these guys are either allowed to walk or getting out while they can.  Let's all try to remember that before we get into heated FA debates. =)

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10 minutes ago, RoaringRiot said:

But doesn't this also mean the demand is going up?

I think like the poster above said, the question of "why" said player is available only helps the buyers.

Even if our target is Thomas, Staley, or Peters, the price drops since those are losing teams and/or teams that need picks after the trade to get Wentz (Eagles).  I still want Staley-quality on and off the field for three years until age 35, the last two years at a reasonable $7.7.  The 49ers are desperate for younger assets and have openly dangled him.  They can't demand as much with news like this.

The more options are available the better for us.

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1 minute ago, Nails said:

 

The more options are available the better for us.

Completely agree with this. 

But I think understanding the plans for these teams that are releasing their Ts is a good move and of course like you guys said why is that player not in their plans any longer.

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5 hours ago, d-dave said:

That would be interesting if several of these "named" OTs just swapped teams.  I wonder how much actual change is happening?

That being said, while everyone gets excited for FA season, there's a reason these guys are either allowed to walk or getting out while they can.  Let's all try to remember that before we get into heated FA debates. =)

A lot of this can be attributed to a combination of age and injury problems mixed with a contract that the team doesn't think is worth the risk/hassle. The same argument can be seen by some on here about Stewart. He has a high salary for a runningback, injury problems and is getting old. It's not that Stewart isn't a good runningback, he just doesn't seem worth the money to some people. 

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7 hours ago, imminent rogaine said:

Maybe but its also possible that teams replace from within. I don't know specifically what the backup situation is on any of these teams but maybe "the answer is already on the roster".

Miami, for example, Is replacing from within with Tunsil.

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