would you still have a problem with Crawford being on the roster if he agreed to a considerably cut in salary ?
Personally? Yes I would. Given his recent injury issues, age, and what now looks to me like nothing more than a backup rotational role? I feel that I can get that player younger, cheaper, and with upside.
Crawford is not playing LDE over Lawrence. He isn't playing 3T over McCoy, and he certainly isn't playing 1T over Woods (or anyone else they might sign). And playing him at RDE - as has been proven true - is a fool's errand, leaving you susceptible to huge plays in the running game as well as bringing
nothing to the position as a pass rusher, with Crawford getting 0 sacks in that spot.
It's not a personal thing against him, it's just a clinical, return on investment thing. It is not and has not been worth it.