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Originally Posted by Roy P

If we simply replace one with another (cheaper) version, then we aren't getting any better, we are simply standing in place. That's also assuming that the replacement player actually lives up to those expectations (as they sometimes don't).

I would guess they most likely don't live up to expectations a majority of the time. even when they do long term it's not a good idea to bet on a rookie to come in an outperform a pro-bowl level player in his prime as a rookie. OD showed some skill as a rookie, but he's much better now than he was then. Even if we went after Pettigrew (I'm guessing he's the top TE in this draft?) He probably has a higher ceiling as a blocker than OD, and could likely be just as effective in the passing game. Even assuming best case scenario he's not likely to do all those things as rookie.

I'm not saying that we should give him a Winslow like contract or anything. I just don't think he's easily replaceable. I think his blocking has also improved quite a bit from his rookie year.