There is a BIG difference in expecting an older guy to play EVERY SNAP versus pacing himself, tutoring a newcomer, and taking snaps in a rotation.
The situation at S or LB would be much more serious if there were no one else. But if BB asked any of the oldtimers to come back, I believe everyone would. And all are in a situation where they are already in a rotation, so they can and do pace themselves.
I keep hearing that we can't afford this guy, or that guy. Nonsense!!
Miquel says we have almost $12 million dollars of CAP room and with a re-negotiation or three could be pushing $20 million of CAP room. The Patriots could sign every one of their FAs, and sign at least one major prize like Karlos Dansby, IN ADDITION.
Before y'all spout about paying Asante look at what we paid him this year, and another milion or million and a half is all that is necessary to resign him. Moss needs another three million or so to convert his present earnings to a long term contract. Both could have been done with this year's CAP and are easy to do with next year's CAP situation.
This year there will be four prime first day picks who wil be relatively cheap contracts, even before the normal complement of picks is also added.
The 2008 Team will be younger and stronger than this 2007 Team. Book it.