Good point. However I threw out the DT example not as a definite plan but as an example if the available talent were in that position we would have options. Having choices is nice because teams can lean towards a soft spot or a position that they feel would give them an advantage over the league because of new rules or strategies that have recently been implemented. Even if no FAs replaced the loss of Bryant, the team has money to sign current players and front load contracts rather than mortgage the teams future by always restructuring. Frontload now so that if the team needs to "borrow" in later years to keep a potential strong nucleus together (offensive line, Dline, for example) is better and more prudent plan than overspending longterm on a potentially flakey WR. If the Cowboys don't take the Franchise tag option the next two seasons on this guy then trading him for essentially younger talent and saving cap availability is the way to stay young and strong on the field and within the NFLs allowed budget. As far as Fitz..the Cards would let him walk if hey could get a Do Over. The Pats play MY GAME by letting go of Moss & Welker, thus getting younger and less expensive. Wayne isn't getting younger and the Colts won't ride him. Irvin & Rice don't work because they are Pre Cap examples. Trade players that are fetching draft picks while you can.
