(04-21-2018, 02:03 PM)Bullseye Wrote:

(04-21-2018, 01:59 PM)TheO-LineMatters Wrote: Until he shows signs of slowing down. He had a career year. You certainly can't get rid of him, just because he's older.

So we don't sign Fowler to an extension, he and Campbell play well this year, Fowler walks in 2019, Campbell falls off, then what?  We have a declining, expensive player on the roster in 19, but lose a young, still well in his prime player?

For that matter, if he doesn't win Defensive player of the year award this year, does that mean he's slowing down?

That's why I believe we should trade Fowler now. Not signing him to extension and losing him means a 3rd round compensatory pick at best. Trading him now, nets us no lower than a 2nd rounder. I just don't see Calais falling off. 32 is not ancient, especially for a guy that had a career year in his first season on the team. I just don't understand why anyone thinking we should cut Calais would even be an option. 

Slowing down to me would mean basically falling off a cliff. Like 6 sacks or less. I don't see that happening. Neither option (losing Calais or Dante), is a good option, but it's all we have.

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