Stefen Wisniewski Anyone?

[CGI_Ram]

I don't have a problem signing Wisniewski, as we need a lot of draft capital if we intend to trade up for a QB. So, filling holes by FA seem like a necessity.

That said; if we thought highly of Wisniewski, wouldn't we have signed him before last year? Especially as cheap as he signed?

 

[Riverumbbq]

if we thought highly of Wisniewski, wouldn't we have signed him before last year? Especially as cheap as he signed?

It is a bit of a conundrum, seems based on experience and cost that Wiz should have been considered as an instant upgrade for such a young OL filled with rookies and near rookies. Wisniewski was a 4 year starter that hadn't missed a start in any game he was available, and a year younger than Barnes. Barnes was a 3 year, 27 year old professional back-up that got the nod, and many of us were unpleasantly surprised. Barnes will become a 28 year old with starting aspirations who graded out near the bottom of the Center class last season, and after 4 years in the league, how much better should we expect him to play in the future ? If he were another of our rookies last year, i'd give him the benefit of the doubt, but he's a vet playing at a back-up level, so I imagine we've seen the best we will from him. Not all of our guys will develop into successful starters, … if this team is to get to the next level, then tough decisions need be made. jmo.

 

[DaveFan'51]

Every FA red cent needs to go towards keeping this defense together.
Hyperbole, but that's where i'm spending the money if i'm the GM.

I absolutely agree 100000%!

And so does my Dog!

( I just felt like slipping a picture of her in!!)

 

[OntarioRam]

As with any FA, including our own, it depends on the price.

I doubt we will be able to sign him at a price that is worth disrupting continuity on the line, his on-field contribution in absolute terms, and his utility relative to Barns (which I do not think is as significant as many suggest - Barnes looked more than respectable whenever both the guards beside him were not a flaming dumpster fire)