With respect to your argument brdmav, I think the cutting Vrabes move was to upgrade the position, regardless of age or not. A lot of people think now, because we got somewhat 'lucky' w/ Mayo being able to step right in from day one--that all we have to do is draft a decent college player at the end of April. I think we all know better, the bottom line is that they usually take at least a yr or two to learn the system correctly, get reps, and produce to the level we expect. Some won't ever make it, it's a gamble.
With Moss for 2 more yrs, Brady--a small changing of the guard at D, our best chance at winning a Super Bowl is probably right now. I know, and certainly agree w/ you that overall, in the big picture, we need an age movement. But our best chance is probably the next couple of yrs, and whatever upgrades we can make now is the key. That said, if Vrabel's salary was 4 1/2-5 mill this yr, then maybe we do upgrade for a couple mill more, regardless of age. Although age is a good standard for an NFL player, it cannot be used the same for everyone. If we can upgrade ANY position, then bring him in-I'm all for it. It's time to win another Super Bowl