re: Robert Meachem should we?

Nice story but not a huge Tanner fan myself. He could have a future in a Lance Moore type role though. Here's another tough capped payroll reality...

Lance has only been a $2.3mil cap hit even last year. This year $4.5mil, $5mil in 2014, and $5.5mil in 2015. That's not horrendous until you weigh his age. He turned 30 this year. It becomes a tough pill when a longtime team player declines and his salary escaltes. Love some Lance but anytime past 30 WRs can fall off dramatically in production.

Eventually you have to ask is a Player A who produces X for Y amount of dollars a better fit than Player B at Z salary with less proven track record. NFL success= who gets the most bang for the $123million bucks. Again, not talking right now or this year. With a cap though you cannot cement a solid core forever (Niners, Cowgirls, pre-2000s). Success requires continuous roster change to accomodate the cap. I actullay like the way the Ravens did it after winning the SB. Don't they have more new starters than returning on D this year?