The Jared Gaither Thread **Merged**

[DeaconBlues]

LOL


Let me explain why that trade makes sense for both sides


Gaither is a top 5 tackle in the NFL and he is 24 years old! Do you really expect Free to become that good? Plus he is already 2 years older.

They need a TE, they will need a tackle to replace Gaither and a 2011 5th round pick to sweeten the deal.

Franchise LT's are hard to come by, Gaither is one.

Except Baltimore doesn't believe that - hence the less than optimum tender.

Why should Dallas???

 

[JBell]

Except Baltimore doesn't believe that - hence the less than optimum tender.

Why should Dallas???

More assumptions.

Does anyone read anymore?


They simply cannot afford to pay Gaither LT money when they're paying Oher big bucks and is capable of playing the same position.

It's much cheaper for them to move Oher over to LT, and find a cheaper alternative at RT. RT's are generally easier to find because they don't require the same skillset as LT.

Rather than give Gaither big $$$ and leave Oher at RT. Get it?

 

[NorthwestDallas40]

JBell is spot on. Here is Brian Billick during the year talking about Oher/Gaither. He likes them both, but thinks that Oher's future is at LT and they probably cant pay both.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bp6YQYhnRyo

 

[DeaconBlues]

More assumptions.

Does anyone read anymore?


They simply cannot afford to pay Gaither LT money when they're paying Oher big bucks and is capable of playing the same position.

It's much cheaper for them to move Oher over to LT, and find a cheaper alternative at RT. RT's are generally easier to find because they don't require the same skillset as LT.

Rather than give Gaither big $$$ and leave Oher at RT. Get it?

Doesn't anyone think anymore?? If, as you and others say, Gaither is the next coming, then why not pay him top RT $$$ and move him there?

Why is it so logical to believe he is good enough to play LT here, and not good enough to be paid to play RT in Baltimore?

This is an uncapped year. Baltimore could easily sign him. Last I heard, they are not having a fire sale and dumping salary.

 

[CanuckCowboysFan]

OMG people have to stop contemplating this. GIVE OUR 1ST FOR GAITHER AND DON'T LOOK BACK. He's a much better option then anyone at 27 and we're most likely going O line in the 1st anyway. Jeez man.

 

[SLATEmosphere]

More assumptions.

Does anyone read anymore?


They simply cannot afford to pay Gaither LT money when they're paying Oher big bucks and is capable of playing the same position.

It's much cheaper for them to move Oher over to LT, and find a cheaper alternative at RT. RT's are generally easier to find because they don't require the same skillset as LT.

Rather than give Gaither big $$$ and leave Oher at RT. Get it?

OMG people have to stop contemplating this. GIVE OUR 1ST FOR GAITHER AND DON'T LOOK BACK. He's a much better option then anyone at 27 and we're most likely going O line in the 1st anyway. Jeez man.

It's hard for people to grasp because they covet draft picks like it's gold.

 

[DeaconBlues]

JBell is spot on. Here is Brian Billick during the year talking about Oher/Gaither. He likes them both, but thinks that Oher's future is at LT and they probably cant pay both.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bp6YQYhnRyo

So, based on Billick's response, they need to move Gaither because it's too hard to move to the right side??


Seriously????

 

[SLATEmosphere]

Doesn't anyone think anymore?? If, as you and others say, Gaither is the next coming, then why not pay him top RT $$$ and move him there?

Why is it so logical to believe he is good enough to play LT here, and not good enough to be paid to play RT in Baltimore?

This is an uncapped year. Baltimore could easily sign him. Last I heard, they are not having a fire sale and dumping salary.

Oh boy..Facepalm city..

Are you really that dense?

Gaither at RT?

 

[NeonNinja]

More assumptions.

Does anyone read anymore?


They simply cannot afford to pay Gaither LT money when they're paying Oher big bucks and is capable of playing the same position.

It's much cheaper for them to move Oher over to LT, and find a cheaper alternative at RT. RT's are generally easier to find because they don't require the same skillset as LT.

Rather than give Gaither big $$$ and leave Oher at RT. Get it?

Using logic is useless with some on here.

 

[JBell]

I really wish people would stop using the Mickey Spagnola mindset.

"If he's so good, why is he available?"

 

[DeaconBlues]

Oh boy..Facepalm city..

Are you really that dense?

Gaither at RT?

Hmmm. So moving Gaither to RT is a sin against humanity. Apparently a LT has never moved to RT in the history of the NFL.

Gotcha.

 

[DeaconBlues]

Using logic is useless with some on here.

I completely agree.

 

[Cowboy Brian]

More assumptions.

Does anyone read anymore?


They simply cannot afford to pay Gaither LT money when they're paying Oher big bucks and is capable of playing the same position.

It's much cheaper for them to move Oher over to LT, and find a cheaper alternative at RT. RT's are generally easier to find because they don't require the same skillset as LT.

Rather than give Gaither big $$$ and leave Oher at RT. Get it?

yup..

 

[Silverstar]

here is some more on gaither

Jared Gaither-T- Ravens Mar. 7 - 1:10 pm et


After assigning him just a first-round tender, the Ravens are believed to be willing to move restricted free agent LT Jared Gaither.

Gaither would've gotten the first- and third-round tender if the Ravens were truly intent on keeping him. The Ravens want to move Michael Oher to left tackle. The Baltimore Sun suggests four possible destinations for Gaither: San Francisco, Indianapolis, Dallas, and Seattle. Teams targeting Gaither could probably work out a deal for less than the first-round pick.
Source: Baltimore Sun
Related: Cowboys, Colts, Seahawks, 49ers

Well, at least we're in the mix.

LT is just all too important and Gaither is already battle tested. It's not like we're giving up a HIGH 1st round pick. We're talking about the 27th pick and I'm definitely ok with that, in exchange for a young, talented and proven LT. If Jerry pulls this off, I think it'll go down as one of the best FA signings he's ever made IMO.

Is Gaither a sure thing for the next 5 or 6 years?

I say 5 or 6 years, because that's what you're gonna be paying for right now.

Personally, I gotta tell you it's hard to argue AGAINST it. He's a moutain of a man, is already one of the better LT's in the league and just 24 years old. He definitely fits our profile for an OL and he not only has good experience but has playoff experience...which to me is even more valuable. Yes, I'm feeling pretty confident about Gaither and what he brings to table. If Jerry feels the same way, then how much is that worth to your franchise?

6..7..8..9 million a year?

Adams will make around 7 million this year and he's 35 years old!

I say screw that 27th pick and bring on Gaither.

 

[DeaconBlues]

I really wish people would stop using the Mickey Spagnola mindset.

"If he's so good, why is he available?"

No, my thought is, "is Baltimore puffing up a slightly better than average tackle in order to con another team into giving up a first rounder?"

Apparently, many here have fallen for this.

 

[dallasfaniac]

Doesn't anyone think anymore?? If, as you and others say, Gaither is the next coming, then why not pay him top RT $$$ and move him there?

Do you think Gaither will settle for RT pay when he has shown he is a starting LT?

 

[NeonNinja]

No, my thought is, "is Baltimore puffing up a slightly better than average tackle in order to con another team into giving up a first rounder?"

Apparently, many here have fallen for this.

No...

 

[DeaconBlues]

Do you think Gaither will settle for RT pay when he has shown he is a starting LT?

Yes, if the apparent option is to sit on the bench behind Oher. I mean, it's impossible to move, per some.

 

[Cowboy Brian]

Gaither is a starting LT, he will not play RT and make what half the money?

Oher can start either one, they would rather start Oher at LT, trade Gaither and get a RT for less money.


Simple, some people cant understand it.

 

[dallasfaniac]

Yes, if the apparent option is to sit on the bench behind Oher. I mean, it's impossible to move, per some.

The only reason they would move Oher to LT is if Gaither departs. Then they would still be paying their LT cheaply and find someone else to man the RT position. It's impossible for some to see that a team is willing to let a player walk (with compensation) when they have a competent player that can play their position for much less.