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17 minutes ago, Hongbit said:

He fits that Evan Brown profile but $4.5m seems like a lot for a backup G/C.

I could see him start at G, & then slide over to C if needed.

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Interested to see what happens with Vaitai.   It’s really up to him.   They would be happy to keep him as the starter but not for $12M.   I’d think the number for the Lions would be half that and maybe more with incentive.  Will he take it or go try the market?  The Lions will go to plan B and won’t wait around for Vaitai if he does test it.  

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Watched the entire Montgomery presser.  He’s super impressive.  A perfect fit here and I think he’s going to quickly become a fan and team favorite. 

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2 hours ago, Hongbit said:

He fits that Evan Brown profile but $4.5m seems like a lot for a backup G/C.

I think he’s basically the 6th offensive lineman. We saw last season how quickly we made it to backup #2 when Vaitai went down and Kraemer followed in the same week. Not to mention how many weeks we had one of Jackson or Ragnow out.

Whether you bring Vaitai back or draft a rookie guard, you’ll want a sure thing behind them. I think that’s Glasgow’s role.

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3 hours ago, buddha said:

dont know the terms, but i like the signing.  does vatai get cut now?

I would say after the draft.

Draft a starting Guard and even if they don't take over the starting spot right away, Glasgow can start.

In fact, I think Glasgow is more an Evan Brown guy than a Vatai replacement. I know Glasgow has started... but I think he can get pushed aside (it's also only a 1-year deal) when the time is right. Even if that's 2024 not 2023. So... draft a Guard, and drop Vatai, and take it from there...

But if they DON'T get the guard that they want in the draft... then I think they hold onto both Vatai and Glasgow.

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3 hours ago, Hongbit said:

He fits that Evan Brown profile but $4.5m seems like a lot for a backup G/C.

Not if they're pushing for the playoffs. They need some high-level coverage there (C & OG) both at the starter level and the backup level. Glasgow provides that.

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3 hours ago, Motown Bombers said:

It's "worth up to $4.5 million." Probably some incentives packed in there. 

And possibly a "Vet Cap Discount" so it counts less against the cap than the contract value...

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21 minutes ago, Mr.TaterSalad said:

WOW, $42 million for Slay with $23 million in guaranteed money. A bit surprised at 32 years old that he's getting that.

 

Big Pay Day Slay

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Evan did fine when he filled for Ragnow but iirc the metrics weren't too kind of his guard play and since that's probably where he would be playing I think the Lions just felt Glasgow would be an upgrade.

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9 minutes ago, RandyMarsh said:

I'm surprised we haven't heard anything on Vaitai yet unless he is one of those guys where they save alot more if he is cut June 1st and theyre just waiting till then. 

They save about $3 million more if they cut him post June 1st. They don't need the cap space now so there is no point to cut him now. They could designate him as a June 1st cut and that would make him a free agent immediately. I think he makes it to training camp and is evaluated to see if he's healthy and given an opportunity to make the roster. 

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10 minutes ago, Motown Bombers said:

They save about $3 million more if they cut him post June 1st. They don't need the cap space now so there is no point to cut him now. They could designate him as a June 1st cut and that would make him a free agent immediately. I think he makes it to training camp and is evaluated to see if he's healthy and given an opportunity to make the roster. 

Even if healthy, they aren’t paying him $12m next season.   He will have to accept some type of rework to stick around until training camp.    

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