Eric Winston wants 3-4 million..

[Kuech the Sneak]

Right side of the line could kill us this year, unless kugbila can start day one and produce. But signing a veteran to start at least one of the positions on the right side would make me alot more comfortable

[Ruff]

Winston is actually a very, very good player. But he only fits into the zone blocking scheme effectively.

[Argus Plexus]

A vet RG would be a fantastic punctuation to end this (IMO) very successful offseason.

[Ruff]

A vet RG would be a fantastic punctuation to end this (IMO) very successful offseason.

 

Agreed. Eric Winston doesn't fit that bill at all.

[carolina-chuck]

I would def sign him for a 3-4 mil contract.

The man would be an instant upgrade at RT.

As much as I hate to move Bell inside, our OLINE would be much better if that was the case.

[carpanfan96]

Wouldn't mind at all, cut dwill and give Winston a 3 year 9 Million dollar deal with some incentives that could boost it up to 12. 

[Man Strength]

Would you rather have a much better rt mad no deangelo or deangelo and the mess we have now?

[CPF4LIFE]

Wouldn't mind at all, cut dwill and give Winston a 3 year 9 Million dollar deal with some incentives that could boost it up to 12. 

 

I would be all for that, then we could focus on drafting a replacement for Gross next year or the year after and not have to worry about RT for a while.

[Ruff]

Again, guys, Eric Winston is a fantastic player, but he really only fits into a zone blocking scheme. Thus why he was so dominate in Houston and so-so in Kansas City (although, that could be attributed more to the fact that KC wasn't very good last year.)

 

Do I think he's an upgrade to Bell? Yes, absolutely I do. But, for the money we're paying Bell, I don't think there's really that large of a gap between Bell and Winston. Now, if we were installing a ZBS, then hell yes, he'd be an immediate upgrade. As it stands now, though, with the offense we plan to run, I don't think that Winston is worth the extra load of cash.

[Ship]

I thought we ran a zone blocking scheme? Isn't that why we took Amini last year?

[TheRed]

Gettleman isn't going to pay him that much.

[jarhead]

Is that too much for a 29 year old RT? He's not getting too many calls. I wonder if Gettleman would call him and offer him a one year deal?

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/09/eric-winston-wants-3-4-million-calls-free-agent-market-frustrating/

To me we need a RT but whether they want a starter or depth is more the question.I cannot see them not signing one

[rayzor]

Is he competent at guard?

 

we need him more at RT.

[Jackofalltrades]

Bell is fine at RT, no need for Winston.