I don't know where people get the idea that Whitworth is done from. I thought he played great this season. He took a step back from last year, and in particular took more penalties, but I am not sure how much of that is even attributable to age vs playing next to a new LG every few weeks (and often a below average and inexperienced one at that) instead of a Pro Bowl vet like Saffold who had continuity with Whit. Big Whit had to cover for a lot this year. He is still playing at a high level in my opinion - easily in the top half of LTs in the NFL - and those cost money. I do think his contract ought to be for less this time around. He isn't quite the same player as when he arrived here. But those thinking that we can get him on the cheap are dreaming. I expect many teams will want his service on a short term deal if and when he hits the open market, and that many will be willing to pay handsomely for it.
