I guess I don’t really get it. I’d say Gilmore has a very good 2-3 years left as a #1. If he’s wanting to break the bank, don’t do it. If he has reasonable demands, you re-sign him. With JC, obviously he has youth going for him, great ball skills, but is not a #1 in the way guys like Law, Revis and Gilmore have been for the team. So, you don’t pay him that.
If that’s what he wants, tender him with 1st rd tender and get him for another year. When he signs away on a big deal, won’t we get a 3rd in comp most likely? I’d rather have JC 1 year+3rd rd. Vs. just a 2nd rounder. Then again, if both are wanting to break the bank, can’t do it. Too many holes to fill. Rebuilding front 7 will work wonders for a decent secondary.
Im okay with keeping JMC at a much reduced salary, but I don’t think that will happen. We could end up with a situation where we lose JMC, Gilmore, and JC. Brutal!