(11-09-2021, 06:43 PM)The Real Marty Wrote:

(11-09-2021, 06:21 PM)NYC4jags Wrote: Yes, he might be our fourth best corner in franchise history as you've described it. 
Yes he is a CB1 in this league.  
I am also fine with him in his role.
I'm merely pointing out that his performance and salary will be incongruent in 2022 and (2023 if he's retained beyond the team opt out opportunity) 
He's a #25 performer making top 5 money.  You always overpay in FA and we can afford it right now, but that dichotomy isn't ideal.

He may be number 25 statistically but he might be a lot better statistically if he had a pass rush in front of him.

And besides, who rated him number 25?  PFF?  The same people who rated Josh Allen our fourth best defender against the Bills?

25 is the number where his 69.2% completion rate allowed ranks him statistically among starting corners. 

I like the guy. Just pointing out he's gonna be paid like a top tier #1 corner when he is more than likely a lower tier #1 corner. 
And yes, I'm well aware of how a pass rush affects a secondary, TRM. 

Maybe he turns out to be worth every penny if our pass rush improves. Maybe he just turns out to be valuable but overpaid.
 I'm betting on the latter - but it's not really a bad thing either way. 
Most teams have a few overpaid players that they still value and find a way to afford.

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