Assessment of Tait signing w/ Bears

[Gladsadmad]

http://www.cbs.sportsline.com/nfl/story/7149572

This part makes me feel better that we didn't overspend for him.....

"Tait is a good, steady tackle but to give him this kind of money you would think he was Jonathan Ogden. He isn't in that class. He has improved since moving to the right side, which could help his transition back to the left side if the Bears want to play him there. "

With that money, Miami can get 2 players with upside...it should be ok.

 

[Jaj]

Not a fair assessment. The Bears basically frontloaded it to 11m this year to avoid a match by the Chiefs, but in reality the deal is great because it just takes advantage of cap room that would not be used.

 

[Dolphins17-0]

yea i've read several similar blurbs saying that tait wasnt worth that much and was surrounded by top lineman in KC as well which helped make him look better... however, we still need a tackle and im not sure we have many options left, hope mcintosh signs

 

[Gladsadmad]

And here is Jeno James assessment..

"Panthers guard Jeno James to the Dolphins

What it means: The Dolphins' main focus this offseason will be to try to rebuild the offensive line. The guard play has been bad the past two years, and James is a rising player at the position. Paying between $3 million and $4 million, though, is too much for a guard. They should be drafted and developed, not paid.

The good: James is a very good run blocker who helped clear the way for Stephen Davis in Carolina. Ricky Williams will love running behind him. He plays with a tenacity that you want from an inside player.

The bad: Not a great athlete, which means he struggles to pull at times. Makes up for what he lacks with a toughness that keeps him battling.

Good move, bad move or indifferent? Here we are again with a team paying big money to a guard. That is where you get into cap problems. The only guards ever worth a big-money deal in the past 20 years were Larry Allen and John Hannah. That's it. The rest of those guys should be made, not paid."

I don't agree with this viewpoint at all. What he says is easier said than done. By the time a team develops a guard...he a free agent and he's gone. Perfect example..Jeno James. It's obvious that Miami had a huge need at the guard position. In the modern day NFL..there is less time to wait for him to grow.