(02-25-2020, 05:11 PM)NYC4jags Wrote:

(02-25-2020, 04:48 PM)Caldrac Wrote: Sure. And that same "inconsequential" amount of money could be the difference between keeping Yannick Ngakoue or some other starter we may want to keep around for at least 2020.

I really don't think so.  There's still quite a bit of wiggle room to release a number of players taking up space on the roster that may not be part of any long term plan. 

Marqise Lee and Abry Jones immediately spring to mind and would free 9.25 million in 2020. 

They have very little money tied up in the TE position group. I don't see the Hurst add as a major or prohibitive expenditure. 

I don't actually hate the group of Oliver, Swaim, O'Shaug, and Jones as much as many seem to. But it makes sense to add talent.  
Heck - If they cut Swaim, Hurst would slide right into that same spot at a slightly lower salary. 
It would basically just cost them the late pick.

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