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Originally Posted by kccrow
Let them both walk.
Bolton is a major liability in pass coverage.
Smith is inconsistent in pass protection.
Neither will be worth the coin long-term.
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Right.
With players like this who do have semi-big holes in their game, I think you take the Belichickian path of offering them what is a fair contract relative to their skill set, and if they can get a lot more money elsewhere, you wish them well in their future endeavors.
But you only pay premiums for guys who do not have holes in their game. McDuffie being the prime example upcoming. Everyone else, make a fair offer and let the chips fall where they may. This isn't an easy place to leave for players even when there's a raise waiting elsewhere. A lot of guys are gonna come crawling back within 2-3 years.
I'd also pay a premium for outside free agents who are elite talents while finding the next Trey Smith, Nick Bolton, etc through the draft.