All I know is that the ability to rotate has played a role in the improvement of the line this year. Alualu is clearly part of that -  and has been solid with flashes of good in his role.  

 

I didn't see the article as a "glowing review."  Merely a suggestion that Alualu will likely be back in that role unless a FA comes down the pike that they feel better about. 

 

4 million is not a big deal for the production he provided this season when you consider the cap space and the 1.5 mil cap hit if he's released.

Sure, maybe the money's a little high-  and the guy never lived up to his draft position - but he did what they asked of him pretty well this year. 

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