Calais gave us 2 great years...after he came from Az where he spent his youth. It showed tremendous effort on his part.

Keeping it real...he was a 30 year old DE/DL who performed better than could be expected from the edge. He's a great guy and prime example but he begun to show his age last year. It was just harder for him.

Sorry guys but the FO saw what we didn't see. At best he could've been a situational pass rusher as he was in some games last year. You don't pay situational pass rushers 20 mil.

He can extend his career by moving back inside, which I think the FO suggested and he rejected, but his time on the edge in a 43 is over. He's 300+ so he should be fine at DT but I don't think he wants that. Perhaps he'll settle for 34 DE again.

We harp on his leadership...sorry to say but they're locker room had quite a few guys he couldn't "lead". So good guy and all, thank you for your service sir! Best of luck at your next destination.

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