(03-18-2020, 03:22 PM)Bullseye Wrote:

(03-18-2020, 02:13 PM)D6 Wrote: Tennessee invested heavily in retaining Ryan Tannehill, despite that they are a run based team with a strong Defense.  The trade of Jurrell Casey likely wouldn't have happened if not for the Tannehill contract.  

Even with Casey now over 30,  this trade likely is welcome news to the coaching staffs of the Jaguars,  Colts, and Texans.   Casey is a great fit for the Vic Fangio led Defense with the Broncos,  a team that looks like could make a major jump forward in 2020.

I did not realize he was over 30.

That said, I still think they could have gotten more for him, and I'm still glad to see him gone.

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(03-18-2020, 02:35 PM)unf_nashvillian Wrote: I imagine we're freeing up cap space for a bigger move.  Otherwise, the trade makes zero sense.

Freeing up cap space makes SOME sense, though I say this not knowing the tacks cap situation or his cap figure.

I just know Casey was a heckuva a player for you guys.

Even with Jurrell Casey's base salary for 2020 being over $ 11 million,  I am surprised a 7th Round pick in return turned out to be the result.  

it will be interesting to see how Tennessee proceeds.  Linval Joseph,  who was mentioned as a possible option earlier in the thread, agreed to a 2 year contract with the LA Chargers this afternoon.  There are still some good interior Defensive Lineman options on the open market.  With another trade or the draft an option as well.  Yet, replacing Casey's snaps and intangibles is easier said than done.  Casey has been a player that shows up on the stat sheet and made other players around him better.

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