Einstein McFly
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- Jun 15, 2012
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Can someone please explain to me how TT "overpaid" for Shields? This guy was asked to cover the likes of Calvin Johnson, Brandon Marshall and Dez Bryant . Three of the top six or seven Wrs in the entire Nfl and Shields most definitely held his own. I can honestly say that Shields was the most consistent performer in the secondary if not the entire defense. We have to remember that this guy was an undrafted FA who had no clue how to be an Nfl corner not to long ago. So if TT overpaid he did so on a guy that is our best cover corner and playmaker for a secondary that didn't have to many big plays. If Shields stays healthy I'm willing to bet anyone here he turns into a top 5 corner and makes the pro bowl. The only attribute that Shields lacked was experience and now he's got one more season under his belt. shields earned his contract. If TT is such a brilliant Gm then give him credit for resigning Shields vs having 3 overpaid players in the secondary which wouldn't make him seem so brilliant correct?
I almost never agree with rodell, but I agree with him 100% on this one. Shields is getting what he's getting because that's what guys who do what he does get. If he signed elsewhere then I think people would change their tune after a few games where we get owned by top WRs. I'm glad we spent a lot on one of our guys that deserves it rather than some "big name" FA from some other team.