Quote:The 2017 O-line has two new starters.


Bortles sees competition in the form of a mid round pick (or higher) or a Vet acquisition.


Julius Thomas is not released.


Strong safety is a battle between Sample and a new acquisition.


SAM is just SAM - not Otto


Marqise Lee gets offered an extension.

I would certainly welcome two new starters on the OL, and you could make the argument we could use at least three.


I wonder what vet would be brought in for competition. For a few days I've had the feeling a guy like Cutler might be brought in. Yes, many would cringe at the thought, but not many Hall of Fame QBs are going to be available on the open market.


Thomas being retained will depend on the new coach's offensive philosophy and whether Caldwell and the new coach looks at film likes the effort he gave. Boselli has speculated he might have been here to collect a paycheck. If true, that will get him weeded out here.


I see Cyprien gone, especially if a Mike Smith were hired. He's too much of a liability in space.

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