He's under contract for one more year, I'd be surprised if he weren't back
I think if a great tackle fell to them that might take him, but I just don't see it. We have a lot of FA's that are gonna be tough calls, TWill, Wilcox, Mo, Church, Leary, etc., that if we don't resign will become draft needs, and we already have needs throughout the defense and TE. Besides, it's Free's contract year, we'll get his best effort
What is his best effort at this point? Only one drive killing penalty and only one whiff per game? Pass. We can do better then the human turnstile free at this point.
They've drafted a couple of tackles the last few years, maybe someone will step up. Last year, he was the best they had. How high of a draft pick would you be willing to spend on a rookie you expect to start? 1st or 2nd? Chaz Green was a 3rd and he wasn't ready to start as a rookie
Exactly. Defense in the first 3 to 4 rounds.
Free is a tough one. He's just not a very good player, but he isn't horrible either. He won't be cut unless someone else is ready to start or they do something unexpected like try to keep Leary and kick Collins out to Tackle. Green surprised me. He was horrid in the preseason but actually played OK in the games he started for Smith. If he takes a step forward and beats Free out Free will need to take a pay cut or he'll be cut. I think if free is cut it will be in late August after we are sure he won't be starting. I think it's probably better than 50/50 he is on the team but the best thing for the team is someone beats him out.
Witten's replacement must be found, if a TE is BPA he should be taken regardless of the round.
