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Originally Posted by YDFL Commish
I can see the reasoning for bringing Kelly back. But, the most I'm offering is a 2 year deal, which can essentially be 1 year deal.
But, I also consider moving him to RG, due to the Fries injury. My main reasoning for this is 2022, when Ballard banked on Pinter and Pryor to replace Glowinski and Castonzo. We absolutely cannot do that again.
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If I were inside the organization and had a better handle on what’s going on with Braden Smith, I’d be a lot more comfortable with charting a course forward on the line.
To me, one of the highest priorities is to create a safe place for Anthony Richardson to ply his wares. It’s going to be hard enough for him to develop without turning the pocket into a 21st century version of Fort Apache The Bronx. To that end, I value certainty. I like a veteran with the smarts and experience of Kelly directing the line when Houston starts crowding the box with 8 guys, trying to sow pre snap confusion.
Clearly, Ryan is not a long term solution, and I wouldn’t sign him to any contract that locks him in for 4 or 5 years. With any luck, Bortolini is the long term solution, but signing Kelly gives us insurance in case he’s not.