natedagg
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We are in a pretty no win situation, to me, unless something dramatically changes.
Baker isn't worth $30 million a year........but we also realistically cannot trade up to correct this mistake either. Our defensive talent is generally a disaster up the middle and we need all available draft capital to fix that unit, in all likelihood. So it is possible that we just have to pay Baker and hope for the best, not because he's worth it but because that is the only realistic avenue at this point.
Maybe the Browns get lucky and an unexpected veteran hits the market or they unexpectedly develop a mid round pick but for now......we are probably going off this cliff with Baker and hoping we simply glide to the ground. Buy as much time as we can while either A. hoping he develops or B. until a contingency plan can take hold.
how can we be 4-1 and in a no win situation?
best would be baker develops but not enough to be paid like a star, then we sign him really long term for that tier of qb and then he plays like a star.
I also think we have to get away from the sense of urgency like this is some unique time and our only chance to win it all. There will be cap casualties. As long as it isnt Wyatt Teller we will be fine. Feel the zen of it all. If we have a program and good systems, we will draft players to replace those who cost too much for their value.
This goes for Baker too. I doubt he holds us hostage but if he tries to, I think we will move on. One day DPJ might start outside. Bryant might play Njoku off of the team. It’s just too early to tell.
once again w Baker: give it 8 games and after that, start looking for improvement, not a finished product.
It’s like the trophy is the goal but 10 wins and a playoff win would be an incredible year and vast outperformance. I hope everyone is smelling the roses with this start.