Osa: run it back or let him walk

[Hawkeye0202]

OTC has a value of around $10M. I will admit, I have no idea how close it is to his true value on the open market, but if he walks, you get a compensatory pick, and a new starter will be needed at DT.
Side note: As good as he's been our rush defense is still near the bottom. In other words, he hasn't helped our run defense as much as we'd like.

Honestly, I'm on the fence ...it's hard to build a team when you are letting solid drafted players walk but on the other side, he's just one piece of the puzzle. Tough call



https://overthecap.com/player/osa-odighizuwa/9539

 

[John813]

With the top DT's now at 26-31mil AAV, 10mil AAV is good value.

Ideally, you would like a guy like Zach Sieler at 10mil aav, but with the rising cap, Osa at 10mil is fine.

Still would take a DT high in the draft, as depth/competition at DT/ 3tech would be a good thing

 

[glimmerman]

I would work something out with him. As long as he isn’t asking for the moon.

 

[DuncanIso]

show him the money Jerry.

Already lost DLaw to UFA.

Mazi is a bust.

Pay him with the money they save from cutting Diggs and Steele.

 

[Coogiguy03]

Big mistake!! Let him go he'll be one of the ones to sign soon as FA starts, he'll have a deal in place rapidly

 

[MyFairLady]

For 10 million that would be a no brainer get it done ASAP.

 

[big dog cowboy]

What I would do and what the Jones clan will do are likely two different things. The way they undervalue that position I'm sure they are leaning on letting him walk and take the comp pick. But I would try to resign him. Just don't tag him.

 

[cowboyec]

gotta try to keep your best players.
no point in creating even more holes to fill.

 

[Landryhat73]

Unfortunately, I bet his contract will be well over $10 million a year. He is probably the top defensive tackle in free agency and some team will over pay for his services. Would love to keep him with a contract around 4 year $50 with funny money built in but I don’t think that happens.

 

[Mr_437]

Stop drafting guys, developing them into a solid player then saying you (Jerry/Stephen) don't have no money. Re-sign Osa, then draft 2 DTs to fix the position.

Sidenote: Chauncey Golston should be re-signed as well.

 

[Hadenough]

10 mil a year is cheap. You have to keep a few vets around. Let Lawrence walk!

 

[Aven8]

Funny when Marinelli was here all those years he never got his 3T. Now we have him and he’s most likely gone.

 

[maryquality]

What I would do and what the Jones clan will do are likely two different things. The way they undervalue that position I'm sure they are leaning on letting him walk and take the comp pick. But I would try to resign him. Just don't tag him.

You know Jerry will probably let him walk. You're right about how they undervalue that position!! Jerry thinks he can get one from the bottom of the barrel after 4 weeks from the start of free agency!! smh

 

[NDGAEDE]

I like Osa but he won't be worth what he will be paid.

And even if he was, we're still not gonna pay it.

 

[Landryhat73]

The time to sign Osa was last offseason but another contract situation the Jones screwed up. What major contract given would be considered a win for this organization?

 

[darthseinfeld]

OTC has a value of around $10M. I will admit, I have no idea how close it is to his true value on the open market, but if he walks, you get a compensatory pick, and a new starter will be needed at DT.
Side note: As good as he's been our rush defense is still near the bottom. In other words, he hasn't helped our run defense as much as we'd like.

Honestly, I'm on the fence ...it's hard to build a team when you are letting solid drafted players walk but on the other side, he's just one piece of the puzzle. Tough call



https://overthecap.com/player/osa-odighizuwa/9539

I think Odighizuwa gets a little north of what Stewart got last year. Probably close to 15. Thats not bringing a 3rd round pick

 

[charron]

Osa at 10 is probably a decent deal but I'm not getting crazy to keep him..

 

[John813]

All depends on guaranteed money.

15 mil AAV means nothing if the signing bonus is low and any guaranteed salary is within the first two years, for example

 

[MonsterD]

I can hear Jerry now saying they needed to use more pie real estate for Parson's new contract. Yada Yada some 35 year old guy they sign in August will be starting there next season.

 

[Proof]

Unfortunately, I bet his contract will be well over $10 million a year. He is probably the top defensive tackle in free agency and some team will over pay for his services. Would love to keep him with a contract around 4 year $50 with funny money built in but I don’t think that happens.

this. he’s the prototypical type of player you want to retain, and our best player at our weakest position. would absolutely love to keep him and add talent beside him, but i fear his market will be much richer than expected