(03-17-2021, 05:56 AM)flgatorsandjags Wrote: https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/...38816?s=19

A massive deal, even if you think the back half is "funny money."


During the Chris Collinsworth podcast, Williams was saying he thought he could play until he's 40.

If he plays out this entire deal, it could get him there.

Baalke said the team would emphasize value in free agency and that he wouldn't overpay. 

Apparently he thought $29.1 million a year over 6 years for a 32/33 year old T was too rich for the team's blood.

I was pushing for the team to sign him, but that tag was much higher than I anticipated and from what I recall from the OLine Matters posts, it was higher than what he anticipated too.

I doubt that Reiff could command that much, but I can't imagine he'll come at any discount, either.

I guess the hope now is that Meyer's trashing of the LT class extended only to free agency, and that the team is prepared to trade up if needed to get a good T or two in the draft.

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