First, I doubt he goes anywhere without a new deal. Good NFL players simple do not play without gauranteed money on their deal. I am sure it won't be a request like the 100$ million from the skins, but I bet wherever he lands, it is with an extension.
Second, you ask whether he can still play, at what level, and you give him an extremely thorough physical. He appeared out of shape and disinterested last season.
Third, you consider whether he would be the biggest voice in the lockerroom. If he would be, it's a big problem. He has undeniably had attitude and work ethic issues. He has never been in great shape and he plays a low % of snaps for a starting DT. With all that said, he was the best interior lineman of the last 10 years his last two seasons in Tennessee.
If all these questions line up favorably then I would not hesitate for a moment in spending a 2nd round pick and then some on him.
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