Quote:He'd be my plan C or D, but I'd easily welcome Nelson back. He's been A LOT better in Cincinnati, but he's aging at a position that generally needs some speed to succeed. Nelson would be a solid short term option while we develop someone, perhaps Sample or another draft pick, for a couple seasons.

 

I don't think Caldwell worries too much about the age of veteran players because he signs them as "band-aids" - temporary fixes until the next draft. Of course he does not sign over-the-hill guys like the Colts did but it is important to bring in a few veterans at a variety of positions.

 

What I would like to know is why Reggie got so much better in Cincinnati. Is it coaches, teammates, scheme fit, or maybe just being a late bloomer? That must be determined if we want to give him a 2nd chance.

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