Alex Highsmith?

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Not sure the credibility or if this is just speculation. But I’d be very for it. Still very productive and turning 29 this year.

 

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Its going to take more than Boutte to get him. He had 9.5 sacks last year.

 

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imahobgoblin said:

Its going to take more than Boutte to get him. He had 9.5 sacks last year.

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Agreed. I think this would just be part of the package.

 

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Highsmith is pretty good. I'd think Steelers will want a little more Boutte than that.

 

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imahobgoblin said:

Its going to take more than Boutte to get him. He had 9.5 sacks last year.

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He also carries a $20M cap hit for them this year though. Not just apples to apples talent/production comparison.

 

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mikey m said:

He also carries a $20M cap hit for them this year though. Not just apples to apples talent/production comparison.

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Yup, have to consider contract $ as well, brings their value much closer together.
And here’s a thought, if we rented Highsmith for this year and he was productive, he will sign something of decent value next offseason. His FA loss may factor in a higher pick than just trading Boutte straight up to someone.

 

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Highsmith got my attention early in his career as he had an insane bust off the LOS. Problem was, he had a hard time finishing. Aside from 2022, that has been the case most of his career.

 

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I’d prefer to go younger but.

 

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