ProFootballTalk.com - Rumor Mill Really? I haven't been able to keep up with his play so I'm not sure if he's shown improvement or what it is to deserve the money.
He played very well for them last year. Not sure if it was worth that kind of money or not though. Basically, they are trying to lock up a guy they feel can be a probowl RT. Its a risky move, not so much based on talent, but he has some injury issues. But if he stays on the field I think he can be their Vernon Carey.
Just pay Carey. It's not a big deal and it's not like we sign huge contracts on the free agent market every year. If we lose him, we gain absolutely nothing. We simply just lose a high quality right tackle.
To be honest, I really think if we sign Carey now, we will get a much better deal than if we wait for him to hit the open market...Bidding war.