Quote:$12M is pretty steep. I'd take a downgrade at someone like Maclin or Smith for a fraction of a price. But we can't force players to sign here, so if we strike out on Suh/McCourty and the other big names, then you know what? Sign me up for Cobb.

 

I could see going after Maclin at a slight discount - though I think Cobb is the better player and is less likely to pull a "Jerry Porter" in free agency.  Still - Maclin at around 8 mil per year might be attractive. 

 

I think Torrey Smith might be a fraction of the cost - but will also post a fraction of the stats where ever he ends up.  He disappeared in too many games last season.  

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