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Jaire Alexander Released


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I definitely wouldn’t want to pay him long-term money with his inability to get on the field. I’m not sure if we’re good enough to start picking up vets on prove-it deals where they have all the upside, but I wouldn’t hate seeing what Evero’s defense looks like with some real players on it. Feels like we’re not going to get that answer again this year given how young the main edge rushers are and how thin we are at corner.

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One year incentive heavy deal to not impact the future, to come home and try to cash in next year, why not? Don't offer anything crazy, but at least throw in an offer. He's Horn insurance, Horn is Jaire insurance, if they're both on the field we're thrilled. 

If the season isn't going well, trade him to a contender mid-year and get a draft pick for our troubles. 

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It's really going to depend on what he wants and depend on where he is physically. Is he looking to sign for the most money he can get? Is he looking for a prove it type deal in a good situation where he can rehab is value then sign another mega deal? Is he looking to ring chase with a contender?

A lot of variables at work here on whether or not we would even be looked at as a possible option for him from his perspective.

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At the most, a prove it contract would be advisable.

Oft injured DBs often get contact shy and that can be an issue, actually leading to more injuries.

Personally, I was impressed by how Horn came back last season and wasn't just great in coverage but became much, much more aggressive in tackling and run defense.  He apparently learned that it is better to be the hammer than the nail.

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